Wootz Damascus steel is literally legendary for its performance - it can cut a silk scarf out of the air. How does it compare to modern steels and pattern-welded Damascus steel?

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00:00 Introduction to Wootz
02:56 Composition and Hardenability
08:14 Microstructure
10:04 Toughness
12:15 Edge Retention
14:53 Wootz Questions
22:18 Conclusions