The following is a little explanation:
Damascus swords are very strong but still flexible so that the tip of his sword can be bent to the handle of a sword. It is also very sharp sword that can cut European sword with ease, even said can cut a piece of silk dropped to the ground. Typical characteristics are the Sword of Damascus Pattern / Pattern Watermark surface, similar to the Keris Indonesia / Japanese Sword (But Watermark on Damascus steel was not because of technical metal folds).
Research conducted by a group of scientists from the University of Dresden, reveals an extraordinary secret-the presence of carbon nanotubes. Apparently without realizing it, the maker of this sword uses nano technology when forging a sword. Unfortunately, the technique of making this sword disappeared in the 18th century.
Legendary Damascus steel is a steel material having superplastic properties (ability to deform without cracking it up to 1000%).
With the unique nature of the Damascus steel is widely used as material for making swords and guns. According to the myth that guns are made using Damascus Steel will never dull or broken. In addition to having superplastic properties of Damascus steel also has the characteristic that is the pattern of water (watermark) on their surface.
Damascus steel was first made in India and then expand to Syria. Damascus own name given by Western nations involved Crusades and find a weapon made from Damascus steel in the city of Damascus, Syria.
Damascus sword once used by the Muslim leader Salahuddin al-Ayyubi on the Third Crusade against the Christian army led Richard the Lion Heart.
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