Damascus Steel

Jun
30

Shamshir

admin on June 30th, 2010

Image via Wikipedia Hello All, I am Ric Furrer of www.doorcountyforgeworks.com Here is a series of photos showing how a pattern welded (damascus) steel sword is made. Note the double fuller (grooves) and the interplay of the pattern and the shape of the blade. I make damascus steel (pattern-welded) as well as wootz swords and [...]

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Jun
11

Man vs. Meteorite (Hombre vs. Meteorito) Artisanal Knife

admin on June 11th, 2010

Artisanal knife maker in Argentina makes a foot long knife out of a meteorite, using traditional techniques taught by his gaucho grandfather. www.artisanalknives.com Sydney Latin American Film Festival ´09, Mirada en Corto ´09. Executive Producer Gary Parker. Director & Producer: Gabriel Balanovsky Photography: Jorge Crespo Sound Damian Montes Calabro Editor: Ginger Gentile Knife Master: Guillermo [...]

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May
3

Mughal-Original Damascus swords

admin on May 3rd, 2010

Documentation of real damascus swords not mine this is property of history channel and their partners. It is intended to educate even experts on the difference between real damascus “Wootz” and modern remakes “Techno-Wootz”.

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