What is Damascus steel? Or in this case what is the real Damascus steel? There are actually two different types of Damascus steel. One Damascus is relatively common and is well known among the public. This is called pattern welded Damascus. The other is far more obscure and is claimed by many to be the "true" Damascus! This is no other than the mysterious Wootz steel. But which Damascus is the real thing? This video delves into what pattern welded steel and wootz steel are, their histories, and explores which has the greater claim to the legendary title of "Damascus!"

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