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Modern Damascus steel is the result of a forging process almost as old as that used in crucible steel formation. Known as pattern-welding, the process was in common use by the Celts in the 2nd and 3rd century AD and was employed by the Vikings in their ornate swords up until the end of their era in the 11th and 12th centuries.

The original technique of pattern-welding steel was one born out of necessity. In ancient times, the bloomeries (furnaces) were incapable of producing enough heat to smelt iron and steel into a homogenous mixture hard enough to make a good blade. To fix this, metalsmiths mixed carbon (charcoal) with thin strips of iron in the smelting process and layered these strips onto the softer iron core making a harder, yet more resilient blade.

Modern pattern-welded steel is made from two or more types of steel welded together into a billet. The steel is heated, drawn out, folded over, cut in half and the two pieces welded, again, into a billet. This heating and folding process is repeated until the desired number of layers is achieved (each fold doubles the previous layer count). At this point, the blade is hammered and ground into shape and finally submerged in an acid bath which acts on the different steel layers and draws out the contrasts. This layering of the steel forms the patterning on the blade similar to the original Damascus steel. This is the reason for the label of “Damascus” steel.


But there’s more to Modern Damascus steel than the dramatic patterning on the blade. The functional value of Modern Damascus steel is the formation of a microscopic serrated cutting edge caused by the grinding down of the layers. The forging of Modern Damascus steel is a time-consuming process that requires patience and skill. To pilot a hand-forged Damascus steel blade is like driving a Ferrari: it’s not about getting from start to finish, it’s about enjoying the machine.

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Lionsteel knives, based in Maniago, Italy, are award-winning cutters with style and substance built with Chad Nichols Damascus and other fine blade steels.

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Kershaw's stainless Leek Damascus is the brother to the black DLC coated version of the same name. One of Ken Onion's most popular designs, the Leek has continued to command respect in Kershaw's lineup of knives. Featuring a hammer-forged, 416 layer Alabama Damascus steel blade, made in USA, and paired with smooth, stainless steel handle scales, the Damascus Leek is a sleek, strong cutter.

The modified drop point blade is slicing sharp and the contoured point is ideal for piercing. Equipped with Kershaw's SpeedSafe assisted opening system, the blade opens easily with one-handed operation.

The stainless Damascus Leek is fitted with not one, but two locking systems for ultimate safety. The framelock secures the blade in the open position and the Tip-Lock slider keeps it closed when it should be closed. The sturdy pocket clip is configurable for tip-up or tip-down carry and the handle is drilled for a lanyard hole.

Specifications:
 
Blade length:  3”
Closed length:  4”
Weight:  3 oz.
Blade material:  Alabama Damascus steel, 416 layers
Handle material: 410 stainless steel, bead-blasted finish
Blade style:  Drop point, modified
Country of Origin:  USA 

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