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 ...

Join us on a fascinating journey as we dive into the art of forging a Damascus tanto blade from Wootz steel. In this video, we explore the intricate process of creating a stunning, shimmering pattern ...

Damascus steel—and modern versions of the steelmaking technique—is generally synonymous with artisan forgework. In traditional Japanese sword-making, for example, the steel is repeatedly folded to ...