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A closeup of Daryl Meier’s American Spirit Bowie blade. Each side has 13 American flags and instances of USA all along its length, with all 50 stars in each flag.

Meier Helped Forge The World Of Damascus We Know Today

Daryl Meier's star pupil pays tribute to a mentor who taught him oh so well.
Chris McPherson forged the 10.5-inch damascus blade of his fighter from 1075 carbon and 15N20 nickel alloy steels. Though he’d heard that 1075 may have a bit less contrast due to its lower manganese levels, the damascus exhibited beautiful contrast after a deeper etch. (Jocelyn Frasier image)

Damascus Steels: What To Use And When

Bladesmiths outline which carbon steel combos they use and why.
David Lisch’s spectacular damascus art dagger

Spectacles In Steel: A Look At Definitive Damascus Patterns

Modern makers’ takes on this age-old steel art.

Cool Customs: Damascus Gentleman’s Hunter

Brandon Hyner's first knife is one of his most current knives as his new work takes inspiration from his first blade.
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Stainless Damascus: Challenges In Forging

Stainless damascus knives look fantastic and resist rust in the process, but present the knifemaker with a host of challenges.
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