Seventy random screws become the raw ingredients for a Damascus billet—heated, crushed, and forge-welded into a solid block ...

Metallurgists have puzzled for several centuries as to how the unique patterns on the ancient Damascus blades were formed. Using a modern metallurgical computational software package, the relevant ...

In Sweden the unlikely duo of Mr. Johan Gustafsson and Patrick Sjogren have become rising stars of horology. One a bladesmith and the other a watchmaker, together they make up the boutique watch brand ...

Born out of necessity and destined to become a legend. In the past, blacksmiths were able to influence the properties of iron alloys only by adjusting their carbon content. They obtained either a soft ...

Engineers from the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung (MPIE) in Düsseldorf and the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology in Aachen have combined ancient and modern technology by developing a ...

Watch the full process of crafting a stunning Mosaic Damascus Quillon Dagger, featuring intricate pattern-welded steel, brass guard fittings, and a two-tone amboyna burl handle. A complete guide from ...

The extreme strength, sharpness and resilience of swords made from Damascus steel has resulted in them being spoken of in the same tone as myths and legends. One story is that a Damascus sword can cut ...

Discover what makes Damascus steel so unique and why it’s still a top choice for outdoor knives. Learn about its history, strength, and lasting appeal. Damascus steel matters in the outdoors because ...

Knives comes in all shapes and sizes but the sheer variety won’t stop many EDC enthusiasts from the same end: a collection of blades that all look, well … the same. That’s where Damascus comes in. To ...