What is Damascus Steel？

The world is enthusiastic about Damascus kitchen knives now.

What is Damascus steel? Why worldwide cooks are fascinated by Damascus chef knife?

Damascus is a type of wrought iron steel that is said to have existed in ancient India.

This steel was also known as wootz steel and was said to have an unparalleled sharpness that did not rust despite being iron.

There are many unanswered questions about when this steel came into being, and whether it ever really rusted, but its mysteriousness has led to it being cited in many fantasies works as a valuable and powerful tool material.

On the other hand, there is a view that modern scientists, who admired this legendary material, perfected stainless steel in search of an iron that would not rust. Damascus kitchen knife and that the existence of Damascus steel has indirectly contributed to our modern life.

Processing of Damascus Steel Kitchen Knife

The Damascus steel kitchen knives on the market today are not the same as those made from Damascus steel from ancient India. The art of forging Damascus steel has been lost and modern science has not been able to reproduce it accurately.

The Damascus knives we have today are made by layering different types of steel on top of the core steel. This method of making Damascus knives is also known as laminated steel knives or mille-feuille knives.

Originally produced by Takefu Special Steel Co. in Fukui Prefecture, most of the knives are still made using laminated steel purchased from this company.

In Damascus knives, the material used for the core basically determines the sharpness.

Modern Damascus is more of a decorative process than a cutting tool in its own right.

Advantage of Damascus Steel Kitchen Knife

Outstanding Sharpness

WHOLESAE BEST KNIFE suppliers premium Damascus kitchen knife sets, including Damascus chef knife, bread knife, Santoku knife, utility knife, and more. The Damascus knives have an excellent sharpness. The core of the Damascus knife is made of sharp and hard steel, where various metals such as steel are forged in layers. In this process, the metal structure becomes dense and homogeneous, resulting in an improved sharpness. This technique of forging multiple layers of steel can also be seen in Japanese knives, creating a supple blade with a sharp finish.

Exceptional Durability

The Damascus knife is a sturdy construction made by wrapping the core steel material with another steel material. As a result, it is a kitchen knife that is difficult to break and bend, offering excellent durability. With proper care, such as sharpening, you can use it in your home for around 10 years.

Rust-Proof

Damascus knife does not rust easily, which is what makes it so attractive

By forging multiple layers of steel together, there is a difference in the corrosion potential of the metal, which results in resistance to rusting. In addition, the steel used for the blade is made from steel that does not rust easily, making it a rust-resistant knife, so to speak.

Distinctive Stripe Pattern

The main difference between Damascus knives and ordinary knives is the ripple-like pattern on the blade. Damascus knives are made with different layers of steel covering both sides of the central steel material, creating a ripple-like pattern by forging and hardening various types of metal. This pattern is made up of different metal hardness and carbon concentrations, and the pattern varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and blacksmith to blacksmith.

The sharpness and durability of Damascus knives are determined by the material of the core

The sharpness and durability of a Damascus knife depend more on the material used for the core.

Even if it is a Damascus knife, if the core material of the base is not solid, sharpness and durability cannot be expected. More specifically, in the case of Damascus knives, it depends on the core material and the layers of material that are built up on top of it.

There are many different materials used for knives nowadays, and there are quite a few stainless-steel materials that do not rust.

If you want a high-quality knife, such as a Damascus knife, we recommend you use VG10 as the core material, because it will be used for a long time. VG10 is the most common type of stainless steel and is a higher grade than molybdenum steel. This material is also hard, durable and sharp, and is used for professional use unless you are a craftsman who requires a very delicate cutting edge. For home use, the sharpness and durability are sufficient.

Kitchen knives made of Damascus steel are not cheap knives in terms of price, but if you take good care of them, you can use them for more than 10 years in your home even if you use them every day. It would be better than that you buy a cheap one which ruins in about a year, and you will have to pay more.

Care of Damascus Knives

The care of Damascus knives is basically the same as for normal knives. If the core material used for the base is non-rusting, it will not get rusty even if it is left wet. However, if the sharpness of the blade has diminished and you need to re-sharpen it, be careful to sharpen only the cutting edge, otherwise, the pattern will fade. Of course, in the long run, as the cutting edge gets shorter and shorter, the pattern will need to be sharpened as well.