Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Recreating The Lost Art Of Damascus Steel

Posted by Hemos on from the looking-in-the-past-for-the-future dept.

YouAreFatMan writes "The Chicago Tribune has an article about two researchers -- a metallurgist and a blacksmith -- who have apparently been able to reproduce the legendary Damascus steel. 'Islamic artisans used it for centuries to make swords that spurred envy and myths among Europeans--including the legend that a Damascus blade could slice a falling silk scarf in midair.'"

4 of 554 comments (clear)

  1. The formula is 50% iron, 20% carbon, 30% jews. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    It cuts so well because the molecules run away from the jewish content.

  2. third p by bradleyjay · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    3rd p

    --
    Karma...what's that? I just speak my mind.
    1. Re:third p by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

      Who modded that as flamebait? It's OFFTOPIC, not flamebait!! Stupid moderators...

  3. Re:Well that's the most useful thing ever by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Oh, yeah? Did you learn that from anime?