Toledo steel Struggle to Keep Age-Old Tradition Alive.” NU Journalism AbroadSpain 2015, 19 June 2015 ,nujournalism2015.wordpress.com/2015/06/18/the-toledo-sword-last-remaining-craftsmen-struggle-to-keep-age-old-tradition-alive/. 5.<nowiki>https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235886833_A_Metallographic_Examination_of_a_Toledo_Steel_Sword</nowiki> Toledo steel Toledo steel, known historically as unusually hard, is from Toledo, Spain, which has been a traditional sword-making, steel-working center since about 500 BCE, and came to the attention of Rome when used by Hannibal in the Punic Wars. Soon, it became a standard source of weaponry for Roman legions. Toledo steel was famed for its high quality alloy, whereas Damascus steel, a competitor from the Middle Ages onward, was famed for a specific metal-working technique. History The origin of Toledo steel comes from
Goya Toledo Award by the European Film Promotion. Toledo is a close friend of fellow Spanish actress Penélope Cruz, whom she met while studying acting in the school of Cristina Rota. In 2015, she confirmed her marriage to guitarist Craig Ross. Goya Toledo Gregoria Micaela Toledo Machín (born 24 September 1969 in Arrecife, Lanzarote), professionally known as Goya Toledo, is a Spanish actress and model. She has appeared in "Amores Perros", "Killing Words" and "13 Roses". Before venturing into acting, Toledo had worked as a model. She made her debut in 1993, and has since performed in Spanish, Italian and German productions.