If you want to spot a true EDC enthusiast, gauge their reaction upon saying the words Damascus Steel. Chances are, if they’re a true-blue everyday carry aficionado, even so much as taking the name of ...

For centuries, swords with a rippling, water-like pattern running through their blades carried a reputation that outpaced almost every other weapon of the pre-modern world, prized for combining a ...

Recreating Damascus steel remains a holy grail of materials science. The exact process and alloys used are long ago lost to time. At best, modern steelworking methods are able to produce a rough ...

Although this pocket knife securely hides its blade when not in use, you'll likely find yourself unfolding it just to get another glimpse of the beautiful 67-layer Damascus steel it's made from. The ...

Discover what makes Damascus steel so unique and why it’s still a top choice for outdoor knives. Learn about its history, strength, and lasting appeal. Damascus steel matters in the outdoors because ...

If you grow up around a working blacksmith’s forge, there are a few subjects related to metalwork on which you’ll occasionally have a heated discussion. Probably the best known is the topic of wrought ...

If you happened to be reading the “Science Times” section of The New York Times on Tuesday, September 29, 1981, you might’ve learned that a centuries-old knife puzzle had been solved. Along with a ...

Among the pocket knife cognoscenti, Civivi is generally regarded as an affordable and reliable knife maker, but not exactly a premium one. The Chinese-manufactured brand is, after all, sold at Walmart ...

First attempt at making canister Damascus using steel nails and powdered 1095 steel mixed with 4% pure nickel powder (to make ...