Blades forged with a distinctive wavy, water-like pattern once carried a reputation across medieval Europe and the Middle ...

Steel drill bits are repurposed and forged into a Damascus katana through heat, pressure, and careful blade shaping. What ...

Engineers from the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung (MPIE) in Düsseldorf and the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology in Aachen have combined ancient and modern technology by developing a ...

Although this pocket knife securely hides its blade when not in use, you'll likely find yourself unfolding it just to get another glimpse of the beautiful 67-layer Damascus steel it's made from. The ...

Discover what makes Damascus steel so unique and why it’s still a top choice for outdoor knives. Learn about its history, strength, and lasting appeal. Damascus steel matters in the outdoors because ...

Born out of necessity and destined to become a legend. In the past, blacksmiths were able to influence the properties of iron alloys only by adjusting their carbon content. They obtained either a soft ...

If you grow up around a working blacksmith’s forge, there are a few subjects related to metalwork on which you’ll occasionally have a heated discussion. Probably the best known is the topic of wrought ...

If you happened to be reading the “Science Times” section of The New York Times on Tuesday, September 29, 1981, you might’ve learned that a centuries-old knife puzzle had been solved. Along with a ...

Gordon Ramsay’s cookware brand HexClad is offering a major discount on one of its most premium kitchen products: the Damascus Steel Knife Set. This deal gives home cooks a chance to score professional ...