Thread: Damascus Straight

Originally Posted by Hirlau

I don't know anthing about Damascus steel, other than it looks nice when it comes to knives. I do see that the prior owner left one heck of a hone wear mark on the spine in setting a large bevel.

My question is: Is Damascus steel supposed to be layered ?? If so, why is the hone damage on the spine showing all smooth steel under the surface?

Because it was not re-etched with ferric chloride,You sand and polish real damascus it looks like reg carbon steel, until etched

These are items that look like straight razors but will never shave you. They are a way of taking money off the unwary.

If it says three generations and I have never heard about them or can't find something with a quick search, I'd pass.