Thread: Mythical Vintage Steel

I have thought about this a bit since you posted it, so apparently it was truly thought provoking. It made me think of the Alfred Pendray story about him figuring out the wootz damascus steel. A craftsman and a true backyard tinkerer of the finest order. He is not alone, there are others around the world, in back yard workshops and barns, making handmade items and crucible steel. I’m my mind they are likely all figuring out old puzzles and creating their own artistry while imitating the past. The cottage industries have been getting stepped on by the large producers and pushed out of the market. I think that will become cyclical as large industry is relatively new in the history of man. Craftsman, tradesman, and hand made are all re-emerging. The idea of disposable is becoming distasteful in our modern era and the top quality products are returning to the shelf.
Thanks for the post, it did in fact get me thinking.
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