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Damascus steel
noun
- hand-wrought steel, made in various Asian countries, from parts of a bloom of heterogeneous composition, repeatedly folded over and welded and finally etched to reveal the resulting grain: used especially for sword blades.
Damascus steel
noun
- history a hard flexible steel with wavy markings caused by forging the metal in strips: used for sword blades
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Origin of Damascus steel1
Example Sentences
“Being back in the studio helps give me a sense of normalcy,†Berkofsky said as he hammered the red-hot Damascus steel on an anvil.
Balzary enjoys shiny vests, Damascus steel knives and shoulder rubs forced upon his tense hostages.
This Hand-Forged Damascus Steel Chef Knife Set is a perfect example: more than just tools, they're works of art, featuring the gorgeous, flowing pattern on the blades that are signature to Damascus steel.
Described as having a rippled pattern to its finish, the closest real-world equivalent is Damascus steel.
The same used to make samurai swords, Damascus steel is known for its distinctive patterns of banding that can produce a look reminiscent of flowing water.
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