Which risk increased in Chinese crossbow locks made with early cast iron?

💡 Explanation

Early ancient Chinese cast iron contained impurities, so stress concentration at the notches of sear teeth led to fatigue cracking. Therefore, sear component failure increased, rather than string abrasion with non-metallic, or changes in temperature tolerance altering polymer properties.

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