There are a variety of common Damascus patterns, all of which tend to impart a compelling combo of edge retention and toughness, but I’ve never seen one quite like the Placoid’s before.

Middle Eastern blacksmiths shaped an Indian steel called wootz into blades with a rippling sheen and remarkable edge retention. Orioners has introduced this mythical steel to its 1.18-inch cutting ...

Middle Eastern blacksmiths shaped an Indian steel called wootz into blades with a rippling sheen and remarkable edge ...