Dec 19, 2006 · I have a few of these knives, bought on ebay. In general: - the blade quality is pretty ok carbon steel damascus. Not stainless, but true damascus, and the ones that I have arrived pretty …

Jul 9, 1999 · Knives like any product are subject to the whims of the marketers and consumers. Over the last 5 years or so, Damascus has exploded onto both the kitchen cutlery and pocket knife worlds.

Feb 15, 2024 · I realized that my damascus knives have become safe queens. I think it happened subconciously. Then I forgot about them.lol Do you actually "use" your damascus knives the same …

Nov 10, 2020 · Damascus is pretty if done well, but I don't think it has any advantages over today's steels. Larrin's new book Knife Engineering has an interesting chapter on the topic.

Apr 24, 2013 · I just received my Marble's Damascus today. People here told me that Pakistan Damascus knives were pretty, but the fit and finish was lousy, and the blade wouldn't hold even sort …

May 30, 2016 · There was no indication on the knives themselves of this, and the prices seemed extremely low for what were being advertised as handmade Damascus knives. None of this was …

Oct 20, 2000 · It is said that damascus steel because of its combination of metals has "microscopic teeth" at its edge, that's why it generally cuts better. But what about the other aspects? In terms of …

Dec 16, 2012 · Civivi knives don't use super high end steel, so the Damascus won't be competing with the likes of S35VN or M390, but how does it compare to the Civivi D2 or 9Cr? I have also heard that …

Oct 5, 2017 · Looks like it is made with a typical VG10 core with decorative Damascus-style layering, very similar to Shun knives and many others in that general range. I don't own an electric sharpener. …

Oct 27, 2005 · I've only been using 1084/15N20 for my damascus. I've also got 1080, L6, W2 and just a wee little bit (ok, maybe a mountain of) 52100. I've used the 1084/15N20 because I learned with that …