Is Damascus steel better than regular steel?

It is not automatically harder, but our high-carbon layer combinations hold an edge well and sharpen easily on a stone. The real difference is that the pattern in each blade is created in the fire and never repeats, so every knife is one of one.

How do I stop Damascus from rusting?

It is high-carbon steel, not stainless. Dry the blade after use and keep a light film of mineral or gun oil on it; store it outside the sheath for long periods.

Does every knife include a sheath?

Fixed blades ship with hand-stitched leather sheaths, folders with a leather pouch, and everything comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Read our guides on telling real Damascus from a printed pattern, what 352 layers means and caring for a Damascus blade.

Damascus Knives for Sale | Black Mamba Knives, Hand-Forged in the USA

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - Db-24 Damascus Balisong Butterfly & Beautiful Stag & Handmade Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly...

Damascus Balisong Butterfly Knife with Beautiful Stag Handle Handmade Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga Knife Black Mamba Knives USA | DB-24

$180.00

Bmk-UL-03 Python High End Handmade Damascus Steel Mosaic Bowie Knife Hunting Knife 14 Inches Blade Made in USA

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$810.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - D2 Tool Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel Dye Bone | BMK-462

D2 Tool Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel Dye Bone Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-462

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$116.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - D2 Tool Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel Brass & Philippine Deer Horn | BMK-459

D2 Tool Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel Brass with Philippine Deer Horn Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-459

Rated 4.60 out of 5

$240.00

Gaea - Damascus Folding Pocket Knife, 7″ Overall, Wood Handle

Black Mamba Knives Gaea 7 Inches Damascus Pocket Knives Mokume Bolsters, Black Jade Gem Stone, Green Ruby Pure White Diamond | BMK-1020

$500.00

Signature - Multi-Blade Damascus Pocket Knife, 12″ Overall, Camel Bone Handle | ID14462

Penta Fold Pocket Knife | Super Steel 5 Blades Color Camel Bone Knife Black Mamba Knife Hunting Knife Steak Knife Multi Purpose USA Made Gift for Him | BMK-007

$173.00

Black Mamba Crimson Tracker - Damascus Hunting Knife, 7″ Overall, Micarta Handle

Black Mamba Crimson Tracker Handmade Damascus Cowboy Bull Cutter Knife with Red Micarta Handle | Personalized Cowboy Gift | Ranch Bull Cutter | BMK-820

$68.00

Mosiac - Damascus Hunting Knife, 12″ Overall

Damascus Mosaic-2 Pattern Billet Bar 5 Mm Thick 12 Inches Long 1.5 Inches Wide Black Mamba Billets | BMK-1212-BL

$128.00

Tortoise Shell - Damascus Folding Pocket Knife, 7″ Overall

Tortoise Shell Handle Beautiful Custom Made Damascus Pocket Folding Knife USA Made Gift for Him Black Mamba Knives | BMK-634

$143.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Brass

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel Brass Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-587

Rated 4.50 out of 5

$371.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - Damascus Balisong Butterfly & Hunting Blade Beautiful Engraved Copper & Original Traditional Filipino...

Damascus Balisong Butterfly Knife Hunting Blade Beautiful Engraved Copper Handle Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga Knife USA Made | BMK-2012

Rated 4.33 out of 5

$248.00

Rhino - Damascus Hunting Knife, 10″ Overall

Bmk-UL-25 Rhino High End Luxury Handmade Stainless Steel Hunting Knife 5 Inches Blade Made in USA

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$248.00

Everyday Pocket - Damascus Folding Pocket Knife, 7″ Overall

Damascus Pocket Knife Tanto Folding Knife | Titanium Handle EDC Knife | Handmade USA Made Custom Gift for Him | BMK-425

$101.00

Azure Fang - Damascus Folding Pocket Knife, 7″ Overall

Azure Fang Handmade Damascus Steel Pocket Knife with Exotic Olive Wood & Resin Handle & Engraved Brass Bolster | Hunting Camping Gift for Him & Her | BMK-706

$135.00

Adonis - Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife, 12cm Blade (Set of 2)

Adonis SET OF 2, 12cm”Blade High Carbon Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Knife Black Mamba World Class Knives | BMK-592

Rated 4.56 out of 5

$203.00

African Buffalo Mirror Shine - Damascus Cleaver, 13″ Overall, Buffalo Horn Handle

African Buffalo Mirror Shine Blade Cleaver Knife 13 Inches Long 8 Inches Blade 17 Ounce Super Steel VG Chef Cleaver Blade Knife Hand Made World Class Black Mamba Knives | BMK-710-VG

$323.00

Jaguar - Damascus Hunting Knife, 7.5″ Overall

Jaguar Knife 7.5″ Long 3 “Blade 6oz Hunting Fixed Blade Damascus Knife Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives … | BMK-107

Rated 4.67 out of 5

$89.00

Coral Snake - Damascus Bowie Knife, 10″ Overall

Coral Snake Damascus Knife 10 Inches Long 5 Inches Blade 13 Ounce Damascus Hunting Fixed Blade Knife Damascus Hand Made World Class Knives | BMK-157

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$143.00

Signature - Damascus Gut Hook Hunting Knife, 9″ Overall, Wood Handle

BLACK MAMBA KNIVES 4.3″ Closed 3.2″ Blade Pocket Knife Hunting Knife Wenge Wood Handle with Damascus Bolsters | BMK-449

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$113.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - Db-02 Damascus Balisong Butterfly & Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga & Beautifulshiunn...

Damascus Balisong Butterfly Knife Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga Knife with Beautiful Shiny Brass and Ram Horn Handle | DB-02

Rated 4.00 out of 5

$176.00

Mosaic Pattern Billet Bar - Damascus Hunting Knife, 12″ Overall

Damascus Mosaic Pattern Billet Bar 5 Mm Thick 12 Inches Long 1.5 Inches Wide Black Mamba Billets

$128.00

Nordic Stag Hunter - D2 Steel Bowie Knife, 13″ Overall

Nordic Stag Damascus Hunter Damascus Blade Hunting Bowie Knife with Turquoise and Stag Handle | Handmade Camping Bowie | Personalized Gift | BMK-1045

$128.00

Banded Flying Snake - Damascus Hunting Knife, 12″ Overall

Banded Flying Snake Knife 12 in Long 7 in Blade 12 Ounce Damascus Hunting Fixed Blade Trailing Point Hand Made World Class Knives | BMK-176

Rated 4.91 out of 5

$165.00

Troopers Valor - Damascus Dagger, 12″ Overall

Trooper’s Valor Custom Made Damascus Dagger Knife Leather Handle Limited Edition | SL-021

$270.00

Pearl Prestige - Damascus Hunting Knife, 9″ Overall, Wood Handle

Pearl Prestige Hand Forged Damascus Steel Hunting Knife | Sea Shell Dark Wood Handle | Brass Bolster and Leather Sheath Camping, Hunting, Christmas Gift & Him | BMK-685

$295.00

Persian Yuma - Damascus Hunting Knife, 9″ Overall | BMK-111-R

PERSIAN YUMA Knife 9″ Long 4.5″ Blade” 10.5oz Hunting Fixed Blade Knife Damascus Steel RHODONITE Spacers Stag Handle Knife Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-111-R

Rated 4.00 out of 5

$224.00

Black Mamba Knives Unagi Pro Kitchen Knife Utility Knife 7 Inch Chef’s Knives Vg10 Japanese Stainless Steel Sharp Paring Knife with Ergonomic Handle | BMK-629

Rated 4.00 out of 5

$83.00

African Buffalo Cleaver - Damascus Cleaver, 12″ Overall, Wood Handle

African Buffalo Damascus Cleaver Knife 12 Inches Long 7 Inches Blade 18 Ounce Damascus Chef Cleaver Blade Knife Hand Made World Class Black Mamba Knives | BMK-703-DS

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$113.00

Panda Cleaver - 440C Steel Cleaver, 12″ Overall

Panda Cleaver Knife 12 Inches Long 7 Inches Blade 16.5 Ounce 440c Stainless Steel Black Coated Chef Cleaver Knife Hand Made Black Mamba Knives USA Made | BMK-704

$142.00

Qinling Panda - 440C Steel Cleaver, 12″ Overall

Qinling Panda 12 Inches Long 7 Inches Blade 16.5 Ounce 440c Stainless Steel Black Coated Chef Cleaver Knife Hand Made Black Mamba Knives USA Made | BMK-627

$142.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - Brass & Stainless Brass & Walnut Burl Wood

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Brass with Stainless Brass with Walnut Burl Wood Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-574

Rated 4.89 out of 5

$311.00

Brown Bear - Damascus Bowie Knife, 19″ Overall, Wood Handle

Ikura Pro Kitchen Knife Large Meat Cutting Knife 9.7 Inches Straight Blade Knives Damascus Knife Sharp Knife with Paddock Wood Handle | BMK-711

Rated 4.75 out of 5

$128.00

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Damascus Balisong Butterfly Knife with Beautiful Stag Handle Handmade Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga Knife Black Mamba Knives USA | DB-24

Bmk-UL-03 Python High End Handmade Damascus Steel Mosaic Bowie Knife Hunting Knife 14 Inches Blade Made in USA

D2 Tool Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel Dye Bone Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-462

D2 Tool Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel Brass with Philippine Deer Horn Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-459

Black Mamba Knives Gaea 7 Inches Damascus Pocket Knives Mokume Bolsters, Black Jade Gem Stone, Green Ruby Pure White Diamond | BMK-1020

Penta Fold Pocket Knife | Super Steel 5 Blades Color Camel Bone Knife Black Mamba Knife Hunting Knife Steak Knife Multi Purpose USA Made Gift for Him | BMK-007

Black Mamba Crimson Tracker Handmade Damascus Cowboy Bull Cutter Knife with Red Micarta Handle | Personalized Cowboy Gift | Ranch Bull Cutter | BMK-820

Damascus Mosaic-2 Pattern Billet Bar 5 Mm Thick 12 Inches Long 1.5 Inches Wide Black Mamba Billets | BMK-1212-BL

Tortoise Shell Handle Beautiful Custom Made Damascus Pocket Folding Knife USA Made Gift for Him Black Mamba Knives | BMK-634

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel Brass Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-587

Damascus Balisong Butterfly Knife Hunting Blade Beautiful Engraved Copper Handle Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga Knife USA Made | BMK-2012

Bmk-UL-25 Rhino High End Luxury Handmade Stainless Steel Hunting Knife 5 Inches Blade Made in USA

Damascus Pocket Knife Tanto Folding Knife | Titanium Handle EDC Knife | Handmade USA Made Custom Gift for Him | BMK-425

Azure Fang Handmade Damascus Steel Pocket Knife with Exotic Olive Wood & Resin Handle & Engraved Brass Bolster | Hunting Camping Gift for Him & Her | BMK-706

Adonis SET OF 2, 12cm”Blade High Carbon Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Knife Black Mamba World Class Knives | BMK-592

African Buffalo Mirror Shine Blade Cleaver Knife 13 Inches Long 8 Inches Blade 17 Ounce Super Steel VG Chef Cleaver Blade Knife Hand Made World Class Black Mamba Knives | BMK-710-VG

Jaguar Knife 7.5″ Long 3 “Blade 6oz Hunting Fixed Blade Damascus Knife Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives … | BMK-107

Coral Snake Damascus Knife 10 Inches Long 5 Inches Blade 13 Ounce Damascus Hunting Fixed Blade Knife Damascus Hand Made World Class Knives | BMK-157

BLACK MAMBA KNIVES 4.3″ Closed 3.2″ Blade Pocket Knife Hunting Knife Wenge Wood Handle with Damascus Bolsters | BMK-449

Damascus Balisong Butterfly Knife Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga Knife with Beautiful Shiny Brass and Ram Horn Handle | DB-02

Damascus Mosaic Pattern Billet Bar 5 Mm Thick 12 Inches Long 1.5 Inches Wide Black Mamba Billets

Nordic Stag Damascus Hunter Damascus Blade Hunting Bowie Knife with Turquoise and Stag Handle | Handmade Camping Bowie | Personalized Gift | BMK-1045

Banded Flying Snake Knife 12 in Long 7 in Blade 12 Ounce Damascus Hunting Fixed Blade Trailing Point Hand Made World Class Knives | BMK-176

Trooper’s Valor Custom Made Damascus Dagger Knife Leather Handle Limited Edition | SL-021

Pearl Prestige Hand Forged Damascus Steel Hunting Knife | Sea Shell Dark Wood Handle | Brass Bolster and Leather Sheath Camping, Hunting, Christmas Gift & Him | BMK-685

PERSIAN YUMA Knife 9″ Long 4.5″ Blade” 10.5oz Hunting Fixed Blade Knife Damascus Steel RHODONITE Spacers Stag Handle Knife Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-111-R

Black Mamba Knives Unagi Pro Kitchen Knife Utility Knife 7 Inch Chef’s Knives Vg10 Japanese Stainless Steel Sharp Paring Knife with Ergonomic Handle | BMK-629

African Buffalo Damascus Cleaver Knife 12 Inches Long 7 Inches Blade 18 Ounce Damascus Chef Cleaver Blade Knife Hand Made World Class Black Mamba Knives | BMK-703-DS

Panda Cleaver Knife 12 Inches Long 7 Inches Blade 16.5 Ounce 440c Stainless Steel Black Coated Chef Cleaver Knife Hand Made Black Mamba Knives USA Made | BMK-704

Qinling Panda 12 Inches Long 7 Inches Blade 16.5 Ounce 440c Stainless Steel Black Coated Chef Cleaver Knife Hand Made Black Mamba Knives USA Made | BMK-627

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Brass with Stainless Brass with Walnut Burl Wood Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-574

Bmk-UL-10 Brown Bear High End Handmade Forged Steel Bowie Knife Hunting Knife 14 Inches Blade Made in USA

The Golden Koi | Fish-Shaped Damascus Folding Knife with Engraved Brass Handle | BMK-642

Bmk-UL-33 Golden Jet Handmade Stainless Steel Hunting Knife 5.5 Inches Blade Made in USA

D2 Tool Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel Bone Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-453

Ikura Pro Kitchen Knife Large Meat Cutting Knife 9.7 Inches Straight Blade Knives Damascus Knife Sharp Knife with Paddock Wood Handle | BMK-711