Damascus steel knives — real forged layers
Real 67-layer steel damascus knife with VG-10, AUS-10 or 10Cr15CoMoV core. Hand-forged billet, acid-etched to reveal the wave pattern. Damascus steel knife sets, chef, hunting, damascus steel knife blank supply. MOQ 200.
Damascus steel knife oem manufacturer
What is a damascus knife? Most knives sold as a damascus steel knife online are not actual Damascus — they are stainless blades with the pattern etched into the surface, and the look washes off after a year of dishwasher cycles. We make real damascus steel knife product: forge-welded layered billets with a high-carbon core, with the pattern going all the way through the steel. Damascus chef knife, damascus kitchen knife set, damascus pocket knife, damascus steel knife set, japanese damascus knife and custom damascus knife builds — plus damascus steel knife blank supply for premium knifemakers.
What we typically build.
Default options below. Custom variations possible — share your spec and we'll quote.
| Parameter | Options |
|---|---|
| Layer count | 33 / 67 / 108 / 200 / 256 layers (67 is standard) |
| Core steels | VG-10 (default), AUS-10, 10Cr15CoMoV, 1095 (premium) |
| Cladding | Mild stainless and high-carbon alternated; SUS410 / SUS430 typical |
| Pattern types | Random wave, twist, raindrop, ladder, herringbone |
| Hardness | 60 – 62 HRC at core |
| Edge | Hand-finished to BESS 150 out of box |
| Handle | Stabilized wood, burl, octagonal Wa-style, G10, micarta, Damascus-clad bolster |
| Finish | Acid-etched + hand-rubbed; mirror or hammered (tsuchime) optional |
| Categories | Chef knife, gyuto, santoku, paring, nakiri, hunting fixed blade, folder blank |
| MOQ | 200 units per SKU |
| Lead time | Sample 18-22d / MP 50-60d |
Who buys this, and
how they sell it.
Four typical customer profiles and the spec direction each tends to pick.
Gift-tier chef knife
8" gyuto, 67-layer Damascus, VG-10 core, octagonal stabilized wood handle, magnetic gift box. USD 80-150 retail tier.
Limited edition collector
256-layer twist pattern, premium burl handle wrapped in mosaic pin, presentation case. 100-unit runs, numbered.
Hunting Damascus
5" drop point with Damascus blade, stabilized burl scales, leather sheath. Hunting brand premium tier.
Folder blank supply
Damascus blade blanks for premium folding knife makers — supplied semi-finished, ready for handle integration.
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Most damascus knives projects use one or both of these.
Frequently asked.
Real Damascus shows pattern continuity at the edge bevel — the wave goes deep into the steel. Damascus print is just an etched cosmetic on a single-piece blade; sharpening reveals plain steel underneath. We forge-weld actual layered billets — every blade has the pattern through-and-through.
It's the sweet spot of visual interest (visible pattern, not too tight) and forge time (achievable in a normal production cycle). More layers = finer pattern but more forge-welding passes — and more reject blades. 67 is the standard for chef knives; 33 or 108 for specialty SKUs.
No — it's the structure of the steel, not a surface treatment. The pattern fades temporarily under heavy polishing but re-etching restores it. We provide a re-etch service guide to your customers if they want it sharper after years of use.
No. The core (VG-10 or similar) determines edge behavior — the cladding is softer. So a Damascus VG-10 chef sharpens identically to a mono-VG-10 chef. End user doesn't notice a difference.
Yes — we make Damascus blade blanks and integrate them into our folder platforms. Or we supply blanks to your knife-maker. MOQ 100 blanks for blank supply, 200 finished folders.