Industrial ball bearings serve as the raw material for a Damascus knife in this detailed forging journey. Known for their ...

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 ...

If you grow up around a working blacksmith’s forge, there are a few subjects related to metalwork on which you’ll occasionally have a heated discussion. Probably the best known is the topic of wrought ...

A set of ordinary steel chains becomes the foundation for a handcrafted mini Damascus cleaver in this detailed forging ...

Damascus steel—and modern versions of the steelmaking technique—is generally synonymous with artisan forgework. In traditional Japanese sword-making, for example, the steel is repeatedly folded to ...

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 ...

Victorinox has introduced a new version of its dependable and highly versatile Champ Swiss Army Knife that packs many of the typical tools among one fresh face. The limited edition version of the ...

If you’re looking for an under $100 knife with a hammered, Damascus pattern, this option from Quince is sliced well—it’s ...