1. It was recorded that blacksmiths in Persia made the best Damascus steel swords by hammering a small cake of Wootz steel, which was a high-quality steel ingot imported from ancient India. The best ...

While the various metals combined in the ancient process of forming Damascus steel are layered like lasagna, what ultimately brings the look to life is a treatment called acid etching, which ...

Archaeologists in Poland uncovered 26 iron objects made from a single meteorite. The artifacts, discovered during excavations ...

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My colleagues and I have extolled the virtues of Damascus steel a number of times while tracking pocket knives for Gear Patrol. But if you missed those pieces or need a quick refresher, here’s the ...

Founded in the 3rd millennium B.C., Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. In the Middle Ages, it was the centre of a flourishing craft industry, specializing in swords and lace. The ...