Talk:Nikana Prime/@comment-122.52.163.67-20160223002354/@comment-82.170.112.55-20160229155440

@imseti

"Pure" titanium isn't known for its hardness. It's only about as hard as stainless steel, which isn't that hard. It's not enough to hold an edge, at least, making it a poor material for swords unless something else is used for the edge.

"Pure" titanium is best known for its high strength compared to its density, its corrosion resistance and its biocompatibility. Alloys typically have even higher strength but less corrosion resistance, and are sometimes a bit more dense.