Ancient damascus steel is really Wootz steel, not folded steel. What we call damascus steel is really folded steel and is not anywhere near the strength of Wootz.

Here's a couple links:

http://www.brisa.fi/wootz3.html

http://metalrg.iisc.ernet.in/~wootz/heritage/WOOTZ.htm

BTW - I believe a scimitar is the sword you are describing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scimitar

http://www.tms.org/pubs/journals/JOM/9809/Verhoeven-9809.html -See sword in upper right corner

Oh, and I'd rather see a 'hawk or a short leaf bladed sword instead.

ahhh, yeah, i didn't mean damascus the steel, but damascus sword the style. however, it does seem a little too collector-ish and less practical when compared to a tomahawk or axe. i just thought, since there's the ak...

yeah, i definitely cannot wait to see the new stuff that comes out, but first the df!

I would like a Scrap Yard hatchet!!