"I believe they were bronze prior to the discovery of steel...same for the Egyptians et al."
I think, like others have pointed out to me, that this must be ceremonial. I'm pretty sure the Romans had steel and iron for their weapons during their times.
39 posted on 12/17/2015 3:36:18 PM PST by Flag_This
(You can't spell "treason" without the "O".)