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 ...

Throughout human history, swords have represented more than just tools of war. They embody artistry, honor, and the cultures that forged them. Among the most admired and discussed blades are ...

This is an example of a Damascus sword with a typical Damascus pattern of Muhammad ladder and rose. Microstructural examination of the blade indicates that rows of cementite particles (in black) form ...

Dunno about you, but “placoid” isn’t a term I tend to use in daily conversation — or even one I had read or heard before today. While the various metals combined in the forming of Damascus steel are ...

In this video, a simple Damascus pattern is faked on steel, demonstrating that the process can be easily accomplished. It ...