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

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

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

$278.00

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Brass with Stainless Steel with Dye Bone Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-608

Rated 4.50 out of 5

$206.00

Signature - Damascus Folding Pocket Knife, 9″ Overall, Micarta Handle | BMK-VG15

4.5″ Closed 3″ Blade Pocket Knife Hunting Knife Folding Knife Steak Knife World Class Knives | BMK-VG15

$188.00

Signature - Damascus Folding Pocket Knife, 5″ Overall, Micarta Handle

Bmk-VG 16 3″ Inches Closed Damascus Pocket Knife Damascus Hunting Folding Knife Groomsmen Gift USA Made

$263.00

Bowie - Damascus Bowie Knife, 17″ Overall, Mammoth Handle

Handmade Damascus Steel Bowie Knife Hunting Knife 17 Inches Blade Made in USA Fifteen Thousand Year Old Fossil Handle Gift for Him | BMK-130

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$518.00

King Snake - Damascus Folding Pocket Knife

King Snake 3 Inches Closed Blade Knife VG10 Stainless Steel Folding Knife, Pocket Knife G10 Handle | BMK-VG2

$82.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - Db-03 Damascus Balisong Butterfly & Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga & Handmade Brass

Damascus Balisong Butterfly Knife Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga Knife with Handmade Brass Handle | DB-03

$188.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - Db-05 Damascus Balisong Butterfly & Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga & Handmade Brass

Damascus Balisong Butterfly Knife Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga Knife with Handmade Brass Handle and Wooden Handle | DB-05

$169.00

Samurai - Damascus Sword, 32″ Overall, Brass Handle | BMK-560

Handmade 32″ Damascus Katana Japanese Sword Damascus Samurai Ninja Sword – The Ultimate Gift for Men – With a Wooden Sheath USA Made | BMK-560

$488.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel & Dye Bone

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel with Dye Bone Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-606

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$131.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - Damascus Balisong Butterfly & Ram Horn & Resin

Damascus Balisong Butterfly Knife with Ram Horn and Resin Handle Handmade Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga Knife Black Mamba Knives USA | DB-17

$173.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel & Ram Horn | BMK-439

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel with Ram Horn Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-607

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$131.00

Black Rat Snake - Damascus Bowie Knife, 12″ Overall

Black Rat Snake 12″ Long 7″ Blade 11oz Damascus Steel Hunting Fixed Blade Bowie Handmade Knife Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives LIMITED LUXURY EDITION | BMK-1002-LQ

$299.00

Signature - Damascus Folding Pocket Knife, 9″ Overall

5″ Closed 4″ Blade Pocket Knife Hunting Knife Titanium Handle | BMK-VG12

$83.00

Black Panther - 440C Steel Cleaver, 12″ Overall | BMK-702-1

Black Mamba Knives Black Panther 12 Inches Long 7 Inches Blade 16.5 Ounce 440c Black Coated Chef Cleaver Knife Blade Knife Hand Made | BMK-702

$142.00

Browse All

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

Black Mamba Knives Katsuo Kitchen Knife Damascus Cleaver Blade 5 Inches Damascus Chef Knife Sharp Knife | BMK-717

Snow Leopard Damascus Steel Chef Knives Set with Dagger Hand Made Black Mamba Knives | BMK-707

The Akuma Japanese Devil Ring

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Brass with Stainless Steel with Dye Bone Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-608

4.5″ Closed 3″ Blade Pocket Knife Hunting Knife Folding Knife Steak Knife World Class Knives | BMK-VG15

Bmk-VG 16 3″ Inches Closed Damascus Pocket Knife Damascus Hunting Folding Knife Groomsmen Gift USA Made

Handmade Damascus Steel Bowie Knife Hunting Knife 17 Inches Blade Made in USA Fifteen Thousand Year Old Fossil Handle Gift for Him | BMK-130

King Snake 3 Inches Closed Blade Knife VG10 Stainless Steel Folding Knife, Pocket Knife G10 Handle | BMK-VG2

Damascus Balisong Butterfly Knife Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga Knife with Handmade Brass Handle | DB-03

Damascus Balisong Butterfly Knife Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga Knife with Handmade Brass Handle and Wooden Handle | DB-05

Handmade 32″ Damascus Katana Japanese Sword Damascus Samurai Ninja Sword – The Ultimate Gift for Men – With a Wooden Sheath USA Made | BMK-560

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel with Dye Bone Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-606

Damascus Balisong Butterfly Knife with Ram Horn and Resin Handle Handmade Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga Knife Black Mamba Knives USA | DB-17

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel with Ram Horn Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-607

Black Rat Snake 12″ Long 7″ Blade 11oz Damascus Steel Hunting Fixed Blade Bowie Handmade Knife Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives LIMITED LUXURY EDITION | BMK-1002-LQ

5″ Closed 4″ Blade Pocket Knife Hunting Knife Titanium Handle | BMK-VG12

Black Mamba Knives Black Panther 12 Inches Long 7 Inches Blade 16.5 Ounce 440c Black Coated Chef Cleaver Knife Blade Knife Hand Made | BMK-702