Welcome to the International Wootz Society

The International Wootz Society has quality wootz steel at its heart! Our mission is to educate, promote, research and re-discover the ancient art of true Damascus steel aka crucible wootz steel!

IWS is a community resource for academics and researchers to gain valuable historical and metallurgical information about wootz steel. Additionally the IWS provides Journeyman and established Wootz smiths the opportunity to become members of our exclusive guild, which offers access to an international community of like minded individuals, awards & recognition, annual competitions and promotional support to help members achieve sales of their wootz projects.