This unusual experiment started with simple letter beads and ended with one of the most unique Damascus knife patterns ever created. The beads were incorporated into the forging process in a way that ...

What starts as a pile of worthless fishing hooks quickly turns into a high-risk forging experiment. Each hook is cleaned, stacked, and compressed under extreme heat to fuse into solid Damascus steel.

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 ...