Layer upon layer of compass steel was heated, hammered, folded, and welded in fire until it became a shimmering billet.

Steel rulers turned into a Damascus masterpiece - watch this mind-blowing transformation unfold. Precision forging, stunning patterns, and next-level craftsmanship make this blade truly unforgettable.

At Middleton Made Knives in South Carolina, Quintin Middleton makes Damascus steel chef knives by welding two types of steel together. The bladesmith extends the concept of “blending” into his forging ...

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 ...

In a sunlit workshop nestled in the rolling hills of Southern California, a unique artistry unfolds daily, marked by the rhythmic clang of hammer against steel. This is the world of Dave Ellis, the ...