Damascus steel
Damascus steel, also known as crucible steel,[1] was a type of forged steel which originated from the Levantine city of Damascus and was characterized by its unique and distinctive wavy pattern reminiscent of flowing water.
History[]
In the 9th century, the Viking Sigurd Styrbjornsson searched in Bulgar, East Europe for a sword made from Damascus steel.[1]
In the 15th and 16th centuries, the Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins utilized the metal to forge a number of weapons and armors for use against the Spanish Templars.[2]
In 1868, the British Assassins Evie and Jacob Frye purchased a kukri with a Damascus steel blade for £3000.[3]
Appearances[]
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
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