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>Unfortunately, the technique for making both Damascus and Wootz steel has been lost to the centuries. >For instance Devin Thomas is a master Damascus steel maker. He forges every billet himself and has the process down to a science. So which one is it?
I think of damascus as an aesthetic element first. Some people really like it, others find it too flashy.
>Unfortunately, the technique for making both Damascus and Wootz steel has been lost to the centuries. >For instance Devin Thomas is a master Damascus steel maker. He forges every billet himself and has the process down to a science. So which one is it?
I've watched the artists on Man at Arms Reforged make wootz steel in a kiln from pig iron and wrought iron when recreating a Viking-era sword. It certainly isn't lost.
edit: video here if anyone is interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EG34YoRHs8
Can someone link/name one of these super exotic alloys knifes?
> Unfortunately, the technique for making both Damascus and Wootz steel has been lost to the centuries. I've watched the artists on Man at Arms Reforged make wootz steel in a kiln from pig iron and wrought iron when recreating a Viking-era sword. It certainly isn't lost. edit: video here if anyone is interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EG34YoRHs8
Damascus steel requires much more time to hone. It holds an edge longer, but I'm not sure it is worth the frustration involved in getting an edge. My favorite straight razors are my vintage ones, mostly because the steel is of lower quality....they take an edge real fast! Damascus steel also makes products very expensive. I tend to lose straight razors and pocket knives, so it doesn't make sense to make such a large…
I don't think there is any truth to this. It's one of the myths listed here, and goes into detail: https://knifesteelnerds.com/2018/07/30/five-myths-about-dama...
> Unfortunately, the technique for making both Damascus and Wootz steel has been lost to the centuries. I've watched the artists on Man at Arms Reforged make wootz steel in a kiln from pig iron and wrought iron when recreating a Viking-era sword. It certainly isn't lost. edit: video here if anyone is interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EG34YoRHs8
Nobody knows if the modern approach is the same, even if using historically appropriate tools and materials.