Known as
the 'Steel of the Ancients,' Damascus knives and swords have lived in legend
since the creation of Damascus steel nearly 2000 years ago. The city of
Damascus was one of the centers of production of this steel. That, and the
fact that this steel resembled the damask cloth both having the ‘water-marked’
pattern as the steel, and also produced in the same city, gave rise to this
steel’s name. Damascus steel combine steels of different properties
and produces blades with extraordinary toughness and edge retention. Viewed
under the microscope, the cutting edge displays tiny saw-tooth carbides,
which are formed by forging in a coal fire. This combined with superb flexibility
enables the blade to cut even when it feels dull to the touch. Every piece
of Damascus is as unique as a thumbprint and a stunning example of a master
craftsman’s art.
Below is just a sampling of the many blades that come in Damascus
steel offered by 888 Knives R Us. Please browse by category or choose the
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