Damascene and Pamor

Jason Anstey · 18th November 2007, 11:26 PM

... further to what Alan has said, but slightly off topic.

Damascene or Damasteel is different from what true Damastus steel is and has become a bit of a misnomer,

Pulad or wootz is a cruicible steel and is the correct term for the type of steel used in old blades from Damascus. Very few people can make this type of steel these days. A google for the above terms should turn up some images to better illustrate the difference.

Cheers

Jason

18th November 2007, 11:26 PM	#3
Jason Anstey Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 102	... further to what Alan has said, but slightly off topic. Damascene or Damasteel is different from what true Damastus steel is and has become a bit of a misnomer, Pulad or wootz is a cruicible steel and is the correct term for the type of steel used in old blades from Damascus. Very few people can make this type of steel these days. A google for the above terms should turn up some images to better illustrate the difference. Cheers Jason