Damascus steel is one of the great discoveries of the ancient world and today, it is reinvented in cutlery through an exquisite process, where more than one type of steel with different properties is joined in a single piece, producing knives with greater durability. , resistance and patterns that guarantee a unique aesthetic for each piece. 

Various combinations of steel are used to make blades and the creation of Damascus steel patterns depends exclusively on the skills and creativity of the cutler, the designs on the blade being determined from individual procedures, which are defined by numerous factors such as the number of folds. , direction of folds and shapes of forging , for example, to achieve the desired result.

However, there are Damascus steel knives patters that were created by great cutlers and widespread in artisan cutlery. That's why we've selected 7 Damascus steel patterns below, to inspire your projects and help you when making your knives. Check out:

1) RANDOM

Gaucho knife in modern style forged in Damascus steel composed of 1075/15N20 in random pattern and integral construction, created by cutler Rodrigo Sfreddo.

2) LADDER

Dogbone Bowie in forged Damascus steel composed of 1080 and 15n20 steels, in Ladder pattern, created by cutler Mike Quesenberry.

3) TWIST (TWIST)

Knife in Damascus steel forged with steel 1070 x 15n20 x coming from a wrench for train tracks, in twisted pattern, by cutler M. Anderson Facas Custom.

4) RAINDROP

Damascus Steel Knife made with 15n20 and 1095 steels, in Raindrop pattern, by cutler Lucas Ferreira

5) TURKISH

Knife in Damascus Steel, made with 15n20 and 1095 steels, in Turkish pattern, created by cutler Lucas Ferreira

6) WOLF TOOTH

Bowie knife in Damascus steel, Wolf's Tooth pattern, created by cutler John Horrigan .

7) ARKANSAS BREEZE

Knife in Damascus steel made with 1095 and 15n20 steels, with Arkansas Breeze pattern by Maycon Knives cutlery .

And then did you like this tip? Tell us which Damascus steel pattern was missing from this list and which one you like. Also take the opportunity to access the Ritzy Knives Shop and explore the collection of Damascus steel knife, pocket knife, chef knife, Damascus kitchen knives, folding knives and tactical knives.