# Where are all the old swords?

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**Created:** [April 14, 2017, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-all-the-old-swords/784476 "2017-04-14T22:50:40Z")\
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Swords that have been in use are generally useless after a few years regardless of rust. A sword is only useful as long as it is sharp. [Wootz steel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wootz_steel) (later somewhat inaccurately known as Damascus steel) became prized because it would hold an edge despite repeated use.

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