Until quite recently, spider silk had the highest tensile strength
of any substance known to man, and the name Silksteel pays homage
to the arachnid for good reason.
-- Commissioner Pravin Lal,
"U.N. Scientific Survey"
of any substance known to man, and the name Silksteel pays homage
to the arachnid for good reason.
-- Commissioner Pravin Lal,
"U.N. Scientific Survey"
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