I've followed this thread with some interest. I would like to suggest that anyone that is interested in damascus steel try to get hold of a copy of "Damascus Steel" by Manfred Sachse. I am unaware of any book that covers the subject more throughly than this one. The copy that I have belonged to Oscar Gaddy and I purchased it from his wife after he passed away.

I'm not sure whether it is possible to scan and post some of the pictures that are in the book but I believe that the information in this book may clear up some of the questions about damascus manufacture.

Last edited by Doug Mann; 05/28/07 04:58 PM.
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