Damascus Steel IN DETAIL! Part 2

Here is part 2 of our interview with master bladesmith Steve Rollert of Keen Edge Knives! We continue our discussion on damascus steel! Why was damascus steel so important in the middle ages, why is damascus a prime choice for large blades like swords and bowie knives, and what should a knife collector keep an eye out for when searching for a damascus blade?
To contact Steve or see more of his work, check out his website below:
www.keenedgeknives.com/
For those looking for the books Steve mentioned, you can find them here:
Damascus Steel: Myth, History, Technology, Applictions
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The Master Bladesmith
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The Complete Bladesmith
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You can also find the youtube channels Steve mentioned below as well:
Murray Carter at Carter Cutlery
/ @cartercutlery
Walter Sorrells
/ slappybuckshot
Alec Steele
/ @alecsteele

[@eric805]

Damascus is a beautiful style

[@tachammer3925]

That's awesome info. Defiantly going to try out the acid etching technique! Thanks!

[@ktsilat]

Well done, Steve! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it!