It all starts with the 'lopin' Mike - how the alternating rods of iron and steel are 'stacked'

Published in Manfred Sachse’ "Alles über Damaszener Stahl", 2005



Top, left to right:
1. Rampant Lion
2. Chain
3. Boston, a symmetric large scroll 2 iron Crolle
4. Possibly Bernard

Bottom, left to right:
1. Star or American Flag (Ithaca)
2. A higher grade Damas Crolle, probably 3 or 4 iron
3. Washington
4. Similar to Boston, but possibly used for 2 Iron Oxford which was asymmetric.

I'm amazed at the creative artistry of the men who fabricated the tubes.