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1st July 2007, 08:36 PM
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Mechanical damascus means that the blade was constructed from several pieces of steel: softer and harder ( high carbon). These were arranged, twisted, bent etc to result in a layered pattern.
Wootz is crystalline damascus: inherently exhibiting fine pattern with proper heating/cooling. Bladesmiths on the Forum: am I wrong? |
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