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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Authentic Damascus steel production is just one example of how complex skills can vanish when the conditions that support them disappear — but an international effort is underway to prevent others from following suit.
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Kristin Houser, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The Standard Edition has the same sonic signature as the Limited Edition Black and Gold Damascus steel launch models, featuring the same clarity, balance and musicality.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Shun’s traditional Damascus steel mixes its high-carbon VG-MAX core with a more corrosion-resistant stainless steel for higher performance on the cutting edge while remaining easy to clean and maintain.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Dec. 2025
Also included are a Damascus steel knife set and a steak knife set.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The exception is its 30-mm (1.2-in) fold-out cutting blade, which is composed of Damascus steel.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
From the 67 layers of Japanese Damascus steel to the forest green Pakkawood handle, there’s a lot to love about the knife.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Kristin Houser, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The Standard Edition has the same sonic signature as the Limited Edition Black and Gold Damascus steel launch models, featuring the same clarity, balance and musicality.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Shun’s traditional Damascus steel mixes its high-carbon VG-MAX core with a more corrosion-resistant stainless steel for higher performance on the cutting edge while remaining easy to clean and maintain.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Dec. 2025
Also included are a Damascus steel knife set and a steak knife set.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The exception is its 30-mm (1.2-in) fold-out cutting blade, which is composed of Damascus steel.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
From the 67 layers of Japanese Damascus steel to the forest green Pakkawood handle, there’s a lot to love about the knife.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Damascus steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Damascus%20steel. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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