Damascus knives from the Couteau Morta workshop are crafted through a meticulous process that combines modern techniques with the traditional art of knife-making. This fusion gives rise to knives with distinctive patterns and exceptional strength.

The process of creating damascus steel

Damascus steel, renowned for its strength and distinctive patterns, is created through a meticulous process that has been refined over the years by the Couteau Morta workshop. Instead of using a variety of high-carbon steel types, our workshop utilizes blades made from RWL34 – PMC37, known for their hardness of 59 HRC, thus ensuring exceptional durability.

This modern process involves several steps, including sintering, which allows for an extremely fine and regular grain, imparting unique properties to the steel. This modern technique creates steel with excellent edge retention, ease of sharpening, better corrosion resistance, and high toughness.

Techniques used in knife production

To create Damascus steel, the Couteau Morta workshop employs a variety of modern techniques in knife production. One of these techniques is blade forging, where high-quality materials are heated and hammered together to form a single piece of metal, thereby revealing the characteristic layered pattern seen on Damascus knives.

Another technique used is modern knifemaking, which involves shaping the blade using modern methods while respecting the ancestral traditions of knife-making. This step includes grinding, filing, and polishing the blade to reveal its unique beauty.

The surface pattern on the knife is achieved through various methods, such as etching or acid treatment, which not only enhance the aesthetics but also contribute to the durability and flexibility of Damascus knives.