What is Mokumé-gané?
Mokumé-Gané (pronounced Moe-koo-may Gah-nay) is an ancient Japanese metal working technique developed in feudal Japan by master sword smiths. The name translates as "wood grain metal" referring to one of the most popular patterns created with this laminated metals technique which is akin to Damascus Steel. In this process, layers of contrasting colored non ferrous metals like (copper, brass, nickel silver, gold, and silver) are fusion welded, using very high heat and pressure, into one solid block or billet of metal. This billet is further manipulated by forging, twisting, and carving to develop more and more complex patterns.

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