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 ...

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Perhaps you are interested to learn that antique Damascus blades were made from wootz steel. Terminology is important. 'Damascus' blades are blades made in Damascus or its surroundings. Their typical ...

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In your lost scientific treasures article, you mentioned Damascus steel (4 February, p 40). This material was made from high-carbon “wootz” steel made in southern India, which contained small amounts ...

The unique rippling material with over 2,000 years of history was previously only available on a pricey, heritage-honoring bali-song.

A new Kickstarter campaign touting the "world's smallest and sharpest Damascus pocket knife" aims to put the strength of a samurai sword in your trousers. Its makers claim Damascus steel makes not ...