The patterns on this Iranian Damascus steel sword blade come from high-carbon inclusions in the Indian crucible steel. “ Watered pattern on sword blade1 ” by Rahil Alipour Ata Abadi ...

Watch blacksmith magic in action as a metal chain is transformed into a massive Damascus machete! Experience the incredible skill and artistry behind turning scrap into a stunning, powerful blade ...

If you happened to be reading the “Science Times” section of The New York Times on Tuesday, September 29, 1981, you might’ve learned that a centuries-old knife puzzle had been solved. Along with a ...

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 ...

The work already has revealed much about the original Damascus steel, prized for its distinctive wavy surface that Persian poets likened to ant tracks or rippling water. Islamic artisans used it ...

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 ...

Making true Damascus steel is a lost art and even the modern version, made using two different grades of steel alloy, involves more art than science. Now researchers are bringing Damascus steel ...