About Hand Forged Damascus Steel

About Damascus steel: 

Pattern welded or “Damascus” steel is a process of forging and folding two or more different steels into one billet or bar.  Modern Damascus steel evolved from the centuries old sword making techniques of folding and forging raw steel to refine its grain structure and greatly improve its performance.  In modern times,  this process has been refined to create blades that have incredible performance in terms of edge holding, sharpenability and toughness.  The process has evolved to create blades of exquisite beauty that have lifted the craft to the level of art. The skill and precision to weld different steels into a tool both beautiful and effective requires a virtuosity akin to the great craftsmen and artists of any medium. At New West Knife Works, we create more exotic blade patterns than you will find anywhere else.  Our finished knives are heirloom-treasures to be enjoyed both for their performance and beauty.