Does Damascus Steel Outperform Super Steels?

Ian · 15th July 2023, 04:53 AM

Larrin Thomas at Knife Steel Nerds has just completed a lengthy piece on "Does Damascus Outperform Super Steels? Testing Different Combinations."

For anyone unfamiliar with Knife Steel Nerds, this is a great site to learn about the technical aspects of metallurgy and steel. Larrin has his own laboratory and approaches steel as a scientist. He has written several books on the subject. I've also found him very approachable and friendly, willing to share his extensive knowledge.

His latest discussion on "Damascus" (i.e., pattern pattern-welded steel) is very interesting, and he examines several claims about pattern-welded steel and its ability to cut well. I think you will find his conclusions interesting. The micrographs of Damascus steel are stunning and the research is backed up by his usual excellent charts.

There is also a video of the topic on the Knife Steel Nerd site.

15th July 2023, 04:53 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,207	Does Damascus Steel Outperform Super Steels? Larrin Thomas at Knife Steel Nerds has just completed a lengthy piece on "Does Damascus Outperform Super Steels? Testing Different Combinations." For anyone unfamiliar with Knife Steel Nerds, this is a great site to learn about the technical aspects of metallurgy and steel. Larrin has his own laboratory and approaches steel as a scientist. He has written several books on the subject. I've also found him very approachable and friendly, willing to share his extensive knowledge. His latest discussion on "Damascus" (i.e., pattern pattern-welded steel) is very interesting, and he examines several claims about pattern-welded steel and its ability to cut well. I think you will find his conclusions interesting. The micrographs of Damascus steel are stunning and the research is backed up by his usual excellent charts. There is also a video of the topic on the Knife Steel Nerd site.