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Rings of legends
Ploof 's team also manufactures rings
from Damascus steel, a material viewed
as the metal of legends. Not only was
Damascus steel sought after treasure
during the Crusades, but the ancient
Damascus steel swords of the Syrians
were known for cutting a piece of silk in
half in mid air.
The Damascus process involves weld-
ing multiple layers of two different steel
alloys into one solid piece. The material is
then forged to yield complex patterns,
much like mokume gane, but requires tre-
mendous force.
"The evolution of Damascus steel from
tools to jewelry is only natural, due to its
amazing beauty and incredible strength,"
Ploof said.
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