Damascus Steel

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I only know about the use of this plant for finishing wooden surfaces in later times (13th ct. onwards, I think...) If I remember correctly, Theophylus Presbyter mentioned that in his book about different crafts at ca. 1200 a.d.

Modern woodworkers told me it creates a surface equal to P300 - 400 depending on the wood and the duration of the grinding and the wear of the plant.

I`ve never used it to polish steel but it might be an interesting experiment.

It`s a shame that there wasn`t written more about that "subordinate" craft im former times.