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    Damascus steel
    /dəˈmaskəs/

    noun

    • 1. steel given a wavy pattern by hammer-welding strips of steel and iron followed by repeated heating and forging, used chiefly for knife and sword blades. Such items were often marketed in Damascus during the medieval period. historical

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    • Forged steel of the blades of swords

      • Damascus steel (Arabic: فولاذ دمشقي) is the forged steel of the blades of swords smithed in the Near East from ingots of carbon steel imported from Southern India or made in production centers in Sri Lanka or Khorasan, Iran.
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  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Damascus_steelDamascus steel - Wikipedia

    Damascus steel (Arabic: فولاذ دمشقي) is the forged steel of the blades of swords smithed in the Near East from ingots of carbon steel imported from Southern India or made in production centers in Sri Lanka or Khorasan, Iran.

  5. www.thoughtco.com › damascus-steel-facts-608458Damascus Steel Facts: How It Got Its Name and How It's Made

    May 2, 2021 · Damascus steel is the name of a steel Islamic craftsman from around 750-945 CE. The steel bears a wavy pattern, so it is also called Persian watered steel. Damascus steel is beautiful, very sharp, and very tough. It was superior to other alloys used for swords at the time. Modern Damascus steel is not the same as the original metal.

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  7. knifepulse.com › damascus-steelHow Good is Damascus Steel? What Is So Special About It?

    May 11, 2024 · Damascus steel knives are some of the most beautiful knives on the market. They have a rich historical value, as Damascus steel is one of the oldest and most traditional types of steel. Sadly, the forging procedures for the ancient Damascus steel has been lost, but the resurgence of the modern Damascus steel provides us with plenty of quality.

  8. www.britannica.com › technology › Damascus-steelDamascus steel | Description, Production, & Facts | Britannica

    Damascus steel, one of the famous steels of the pre-industrial era, typically made into weapon blades. Manufacture involved a secret carburization process in which a form of wrought iron was heated to red heat in contact with various carbonaceous materials in closed vessels.

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  10. science.howstuffworks.com › damascus-steelThe Lost Art of True Damascus Steel | HowStuffWorks

    Nov 30, 2023 · Once prized for centuries, Damascus steel lost prominence by the 18th century, but today it's made a resurgence. So what is this mythical steel, and why can't everyone seem to agree on what is — and is not — Damascus steel?

  11. hiconsumption.com › gear › what-is-damascus-steelWhat Is Damascus Steel? Everything You Need To Know

    Oct 6, 2023 · But, just because Damascus steel is most commonly found in knives, it’s not relegated exclusively to that application. It can be crafted into literally anything that steel can be made into – including multi-tools, everyday carry pens, wallets… the possibilities are practically endless. The Verdict: Myth or Marvel?

  12. sciencenotes.org › what-is-damascus-steelWhat Is Damascus Steel? Difference Between Original and Modern

    Jan 5, 2021 · Damascus steel is a legendary metal that’s recognizable by the wavy, rose, or watery light and dark pattern in the metal. Blades made from Damascus steel were a big deal because they were not only beautiful, but out-performed others of the day. Damascus steel swords were tough, flexible, and maintained a keen edge.