What is Damascus Steel?
The Stainless Steel variety of Damascus is the preferred kind because of its corrosion resistance. This Damascus is made by forge pattern welding two different grades of Stainless Steels together in one billet. The layering and manipulation by forging continues until the laminated material is at around 100 layers. Once the finished part is machined from the rough billet, it is then heat-treated and tempered for optimal results. When the metal is etched in a special acidic solution; the artistic pattern is visible because the dissimilar metals dissolve at different rates and reveal contrasts. The process of Damascus steel has rich historical value and dates back to approximately 500 AD, and dominated the weapon industry from the Iron Age to the Viking age. Damascus Steel was responsible for everything from double-edged Viking Broadswords to fearsome Katana blades of the Japanese Samurai. The possibilities of combining a hard-edged material with a tough backing material were used. The magical images of the patterns made the owner feel invincible. Damascus also goes by the names "Damascene" and "Damask"

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