German 'damascus' swords

[Fernando K]

http://www.armasblancas.com.ar/foros...e-damasco.html

hello

I would include a thread on the subject, which was published in the Argentine knives forum. Sorry, but I do not have the translation.

Fernando K

[Battara]

Yes from WWI through WWII Germany did in fact make damascus blades for presentation swords. In WWII these included SS and SA daggers with damascus steel blades. These are not made by wax etch, but true laminates of different steels in making the damascus. They were awarded for special officers and special service.

Here is a link to one such example as well as the attached picture:

http://www.thirdreichdepot.com/ss/ss671.html

[Chris Evans]

Originally Posted by Fernando K

http://www.armasblancas.com.ar/foros...e-damasco.html

hello

I would include a thread on the subject, which was published in the Argentine knives forum. Sorry, but I do not have the translation.

Fernando K

Fernando,

I read that thread but apart from showing and discussing a German damascus sword, it did not provide any useful information, at least from my point of view.

However, if you would like to have something translated from that threa, I;ll be happy to oblige.


Cheers
Chris

[Fernando K]

Hi, Chris

The thread is set if a real damask or has been achieved with acid, etched, as was the original question, which gave rise to this thread

Fernando K

[Chris Evans]

Originally Posted by Fernando K

Hi, Chris

The thread is set if a real damask or has been achieved with acid, etched, as was the original question, which gave rise to this thread

Fernando K

Fernando,

Yes, you are right.

From time to time one sees "Damascus" German swords coming up for sale, so they are definitely around.

Cheers
Chris