Damascus steel
noun
Da·mas·cus steel
də-ˈma-skəs- 
: hard elastic steel ornamented with wavy patterns and used especially for sword blades
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The blade has a wavy pattern signature to Damascus steel, and it’s connected to an equally stunning forest green wood handle.
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Euna Park, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
It’s made from Damascus steel with a VG-MAX core, which is a much higher-carbon content steel than most bread knives.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
With blades forged from 67 layers of Damascus steel complemented by African blackwood handles, these knives are designed equally for style and durability.
—Leah Muncy, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024
Then there’s the British chef and farmer Ben Bodman, who makes carbon Damascus steel knives with swirling patterns on the blades and myrtlewood and rosewood handles in Melksham, a small town in Wiltshire, England, under the label Bodman Blades.
—Ellie Pithers Wei Tchou Alice Newell-Hanson Caitie Kelly Betsy Horan Jinnie Lee Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 24 July 2023
The total length is 14 3/8-inches, and the high-definition Damascus steel blade measures 9 inches long.
—Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023
The blade steel: A nakiri’s blade is fairly thin (approximately 1 to 2.5 millimeters) and either made from high-quality carbon steel or Damascus steel, which tends to be harder than that of Western knives.
—Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2023
Now, the brand is doubling down on its investment in the culinary space with the latest iteration of its legendary Big Bang Unico made of Damascus steel.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2022
These beautiful knives are made of Damascus steel, which is known for being durable and is recognizable by its patterned appearance.
—Good Housekeeping, 6 Feb. 2023
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Euna Park, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
It’s made from Damascus steel with a VG-MAX core, which is a much higher-carbon content steel than most bread knives.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
With blades forged from 67 layers of Damascus steel complemented by African blackwood handles, these knives are designed equally for style and durability.
—Leah Muncy, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024
Then there’s the British chef and farmer Ben Bodman, who makes carbon Damascus steel knives with swirling patterns on the blades and myrtlewood and rosewood handles in Melksham, a small town in Wiltshire, England, under the label Bodman Blades.
—Ellie Pithers Wei Tchou Alice Newell-Hanson Caitie Kelly Betsy Horan Jinnie Lee Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 24 July 2023
The total length is 14 3/8-inches, and the high-definition Damascus steel blade measures 9 inches long.
—Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023
The blade steel: A nakiri’s blade is fairly thin (approximately 1 to 2.5 millimeters) and either made from high-quality carbon steel or Damascus steel, which tends to be harder than that of Western knives.
—Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2023
Now, the brand is doubling down on its investment in the culinary space with the latest iteration of its legendary Big Bang Unico made of Damascus steel.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2022
These beautiful knives are made of Damascus steel, which is known for being durable and is recognizable by its patterned appearance.
—Good Housekeeping, 6 Feb. 2023
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