This video features a unique Custom Damascus Knife, crafted from 15n20 and 1095 steel with an “XL” (Crossed Ladder) pattern.

Israel struck Syrian military targets as well as central Damascus on Wednesday (July 16) in what it says is an effort to ...

The attack follows a wave of Israeli strikes on Syrian government forces during two days of sectarian clashes between local Druze and Bedouin populations.

Forging a Damascus steel machete from sling steel and crafting a bone handle is a rewarding process that merges traditional blacksmithing with rustic artistry. This project combines strength, beauty, ...

Discover what makes Damascus steel so unique and why it's still a top choice for outdoor knives. Learn about its history, ...

This three-steel-knife set includes a santoku, a nakiri, and a gyuto all forged in Seki, Japan, using Damascus steel. They are gorgeous, each with a unique pattern across the blade.

Band patterns of wootz steel (left) and Damascus steel (right). Credit: Rahil Alipour Ata Abadi / Wikimedia Commons This was not unique in history, of course. In antiquity, Noric steel was also highly ...

Civivi While the various metals combined in the ancient process of forming Damascus steel are layered like lasagna, what ultimately brings the look to life is a treatment called acid etching, which ...

I’ve been testing Made In’s nakiri and gyuto knives for over a month, and I can’t get enough. You’ll slice and dice like never before with these Japanese knives in hand.

By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist It’s likely that you’ve heard the term “Damascus steel” at some point in your life — particularly if you’re a fan of swords. Beautiful marbled patterns rippling ...

Patrick Brennan describes the process of making Damascus steel as ‘magical.’ The knife maker Patrick Brennan welds a piece in his workshop in Ireland. In March, he became a full member of the ...