Discover each stage, from forging to finishing, that brings out the signature patterns and strength of the Damascus blade. Perfect for those interested in traditional knife-making and metalworking ...

The brand's eye-popping new Placoid is true to its unusual name, particularly in its most ambitious configuration.

“Forging soul into steel ... moment the signature ‘Damascus’ markings become visible, as a solution of acid salts reveals the pattern and as the story of its making.

Recreating Damascus steel remains a holy grail of materials science. The exact process and alloys used are long ago lost to time. At best, modern steelworking methods are able to produce a rough ...

Damascus steel ... Damascus patterns, all of which tend to impart a compelling combo of edge retention and toughness, but I’ve never seen one quite like the Placoid’s before. Making it ...