[Ian Jackson]

In message , Jeff Liebermann
writes
On Sat, 03 May 2008 21:23:08 -0400, "Michael A. Terrell"
wrote:

Use a magnet, and see for yourself. The copper plating smears
when cut with dykes, and makes the coated steel appear to be solid
copper.

Trivia:
Dike = Diagonal Cutters
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagonal_pliers
Dyke = Lesbian
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyke_(lesbian)
Dyke or Dike = Earthen wall or dam
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dike_%28construction%29

Methinks "dikes" would be the correct spelling.


In the NE of England, 'dyke' also = 'ditch'.
From Wiktionary:
Dike or dyke (construction), either a long wall or bank built to keep
out the sea or enclose or separate land, or the ditch from which the
material was dug, or the combination of the two.

Apologies for the digression....
--
Ian