The lost art of Damascus steel
The history of Damascus steel
Damascus steel was the prominent steel used to develop blades. These blades were considered to be sturdy and rough. The steel is named after Damascus, which is a city in Syria. The Damascus blades were manufactured in the Near East from ingots of wootz steel that were imported from India. The Arabs introduced the Indian wootz steel to Damascus, where a weapons industry thrived.
The decline in production of Damascus steel
The development of these swords ceased by 1750 due to British rule in India as there was possible loss of knowledge on the crafting techniques through secrecy and lack of transmission. In addition, there was also lack of trace impurities in the metals. Moreover, there was a disruption in the trade routes which gradually led to the downfall of the production of Damascus swords.
The new era of Damascus steel
Buyers in the 21st century still consider the purchase of Damascus steel due to its mesmerizing qualities. Nowadays, pattern-welded Damascus steel knives are available throughout the market. Pause here and check out our collection of custom made Damascus knives.
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You can buy a knife as a souvenir of this article which will constantly remind you of the great Damascus steel which was known as the GOAT of its time. Enhance your kitchen with our great Damascus steel knives.
The finale
Despite, all the hurdles in manufacturing Damascus knives they outperform the modern stainless steel knives as they retain their sharpness for lengthier periods and they are more durable. If you are low on budget and want a quality Damascus knife then take a look here. I’m pretty sure you won’t be disappointed.
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