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Radu Transylvanicus · 11th January 2006, 06:00 PM

How is the "modern Damascus" made anyway ? Hand or machine ?

Andrew · 11th January 2006, 06:46 PM

Radu, I believe this is machine pattern-welded. There may be a human element to the production process but I think we're looking at mechanical hammer, at least. I would guess the billets are produced by machine and the blades formed by stock removal. I'm uncertain what, if any, heat-treat these recieve.

A couple years ago, there was a company called "Shah Jahans" that was selling very similar swords and knives with this "birds-eye" pattern on eBay, and some very similar blade blanks will appear on the market from time to time. I believe some members here have had a fair amount of experience with that company's products and can comment. Personally, I've handled a few knife-sized examples with rebated edges.

As I said above, I think these are pretty things.

11th January 2006, 06:00 PM	#1
Radu Transylvanicus Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 2008-2010 Bali, 1998-2008 USA Posts: 271	How is the "modern Damascus" made anyway ? Hand or machine ?

11th January 2006, 06:46 PM	#2
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Radu, I believe this is machine pattern-welded. There may be a human element to the production process but I think we're looking at mechanical hammer, at least. I would guess the billets are produced by machine and the blades formed by stock removal. I'm uncertain what, if any, heat-treat these recieve. A couple years ago, there was a company called "Shah Jahans" that was selling very similar swords and knives with this "birds-eye" pattern on eBay, and some very similar blade blanks will appear on the market from time to time. I believe some members here have had a fair amount of experience with that company's products and can comment. Personally, I've handled a few knife-sized examples with rebated edges. As I said above, I think these are pretty things.