Damascus Kitchen Knives

Damascus steel is easily one of the most sought-after materials for kitchen knives, and it’s no secret as to why. Damascus kitchen knives boast incredible strength and durability, and they’re also very attractive – they all boast unique patterns, so if you have a Damascus kitchen knife, you really do have one of a kind.

But, what exactly is Damascus steel and how does it compare to other mainstream knife materials? Well, we believe in the quality of Damascus steel kitchen knives, and we’re going to tell you exactly what makes Damascus steel what it is today, as well as why Damascus knives are so special. With all that knowledge, you’ll be ready to browse our collection and select your very own Damascus steel kitchen knives set (or just one if that’s what you’re looking for).

What is Damascus Steel?

The roots of Damascus steel can be traced back to ancient Syria when blacksmiths devised a highly specialized method for making knives of incredible quality and strength.

The exact method by which Damascus steel was made during this period was lost at some point during the 1700s. However, pattern welding emerged as the closest thing, and today, when we refer to Damascus steel, we’re talking about pattern-welded steel.

So, what exactly is modern Damascus steel and how is it made?

The secret to making Damascus steel is all in the layering of the different types of metal – a combination of steel and iron. The process by which a Damascus steel kitchen knife is made involves numerous hours of layering, folding, heating, and cooling. Eventually, once enough layers have been added, your knife is complete!

Now, Damascus kitchen knives are known for their distinctive wave-like pattern that occurs as a result of the layering, and because of the process by which they’re made, Damascus steel knives are all unique and have their own patterns.

Some knives that are referred to as Damascus steel, however, aren’t made by this process, however, and simply replicate the pattern of an authentic Damascus kitchen knife. In this case, the blade is made from solid metal and the pattern is created by means of laser etching.

Of course, these aren’t the real deal though, so we’d recommend knives that are made using the proper techniques.

Why You Should Have a Damascus Kitchen Knife Set?

Here are a few reasons why you should have a Damascus steel kitchen knife.

• Super durable
• Strong
• Very sharp and good edge retention
• Ancient origins

And when it comes to buying a knife (or a set of knives), but more could you want? At the end of the day, it really is this simple - authentic modern Damascus steel kitchen knives offer better quality, durability, and sharpness than any other products. 

So, if you ask the Bamboo Guy, you’ll always be advised to choose Damascus steel!

Shop our Best Damascus kitchen knives today.