Book Review – Damascus Steel Swords: Solving the Mystery of How to Make Them

[Larrin]

A review of a new book from Dr. John Verhoeven about the work performed on solving the mysteries of wootz damascus. It's a fun little book. If you want to learn more you can read the review.

https://knifesteelnerds.com/2019/02...ords-solving-the-mystery-of-how-to-make-them/

 

[dirc]

I think it was the TV/film documentary Verhoeven did on wootz that made me really want to ensure my steel choice always has some vanadium

here is a link, I found it (edited to add: I found it in my favourite list before I realized you also linked it at the end of your article)

 

[Larrin]

That video is also in the bottom of the review. Thanks for sharing it here as well.