DAMASCUS

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DAMASCUS

Post by skeetshot » Wed Apr 10, 2013 6:51 am

"It is a tragedy of the first magnitude that millions of people have ceased to use their hands as hands. Nature has bestowed upon us this great gift which is our hands. If the craze for machinery methods continues, it is highly likely that a time will come when we shall be so incapacitated and weak that we shall begin to curse ourselves for having forgotten the use of the living machines given to us by God."

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Post by dr.jayakumar » Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:07 am

wow thats perfection and handwork combined.
thanks for sharing.
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Re: DAMASCUS

Post by Moin. » Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:08 am

What a fantastic video Skeetshot. Thanks so much for sharing. This is called pattern welded Damascus or Faux Damascus. This is made in India as well. The making of genuine Wootz Damascus was a very different process. I'll post a some material for you if you are interested in reading more.

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Post by skeetshot » Wed Apr 10, 2013 11:12 am

Moin. wrote:What a fantastic video Skeetshot. Thanks so much for sharing. This is called pattern welded Damascus or Faux Damascus. This is made in India as well. The making of genuine Wootz Damascus was a very different process. I'll post a some material for you if you are interested in reading more.

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Yes, please do.

The sword of Porus which he presented to Alexander was of Wootz steel.

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Post by brihacharan » Wed Apr 10, 2013 11:36 am

> Just wonderful.
> I will never tire of watching master craftsmen at work.
> The film is as beautifully made.
> Thanks for sharing :D
Briha

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