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 ...

Turn it up to 8K if you can (you can’t), because this truly awesome video of master bladesmith Tony Swatton working on a Roman Gladius Sword made from damascus steel is a treat to watch. Damascus ...

Blacksmiths and metallurgists in the West have been puzzled for centuries as to how the unique patterns on the famous Damascus steel blades were formed. Different mechanisms for the formation of the ...

If you have a passion for swords, samurai, and steel, but no good way to show it on your person, please step this way and have a look at these MUSHA watches. They’re made of Damascus steel, and in ...

The extreme strength, sharpness and resilience of swords made from Damascus steel has resulted in them being spoken of in the same tone as myths and legends. One story is that a Damascus sword can cut ...

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 ...

Cherished by caliphs and sultans, swords made from “Damascus steel” have long been renowned for their razor-sharp edges, extraordinary durability — and great beauty. Writing in 1960, Herbert Maryon, a ...

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 ...