The best steel was made in India. So called “Damascus Steel” was forged there bu

The best steel was made in India. So called “Damascus Steel” was forged there but the crucibles were made in india with charcoal from a particular species of wood. The most prized nordic swords (ulfberth) were constructed from this steel – steel that was obtained by trading in Constantinople. However there is no comparison between indian steel, british crucible steel, and today’s steel. The difference is as great as from copper to bronze, bronze to iron, and iron to old steel, and old steel to british, and british to contemporary.