A pile of old car gears is transformed into a solid Damascus steel blade through intense heat and pressure. As the metal is stacked, welded, and forged, layers begin to form deep within the steel. The ...

Watch as layers of steel and copper transform into stunning chef knives through a meticulous forging process. From heating to ...

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 ...

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 ...

In Sweden the unlikely duo of Mr. Johan Gustafsson and Patrick Sjogren have become rising stars of horology. One a bladesmith and the other a watchmaker, together they make up the boutique watch brand ...

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. - A bladesmith who forged his craft in Bellevue is $10,000 richer after making a winning katana sword on the History Channel show "Forged in Fire." Wednesday's episode of "Forged in ...

Scandinavian metallurgists recreate legendary damascene-patterned steels from atomized metal powders. Damascene steel is an advanced form of blacksmithing recognizable by the decorative pattern on the ...

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 ...