Damascus Steel: Forged in the Middle East between 300 BCE and 1700 CE, this legendary sword metal was renowned for its sharpness, strength, and distinctive wavy patterns. Modern analysis suggests its superior properties came from nanowires and carbon nanotubes formed during a lost smelting process using specific Indian wootz steel. The technique vanished, possibly due to resource depletion or trade route changes, leaving behind blades of unmatched quality.
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