About Damascus Steel:
Damascus steel refers to the blade material made legend by the edged weapons of the Saracens who made short work of the Crusaders of the Middle Ages. Although the process dates back to biblical times, perhaps the best known use for this steel is in the swords of feudal Japan. Damascus blades are prized for their beauty, flexibility, and strength. In a very labor-intensive process, high-and low-carbon steels are combined as welded layers. From twelve to 600 pattern-welded layers comprise each blade. This exotic blade material is employed in some of our limited edition work, as well as in one-of-a-kind collaborations with custom knife makers.