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 - D2 Tool Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel Dye Bone | BMK-455

D2 Tool Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel Dye Bone Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-455

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$116.00

Signature - Multi-Blade Damascus Pocket Knife, 12″ Overall, Camel Bone Handle | ID14449

Tri Fold Pocket Knife | Super Steel 3 Blades Camel Bone Knife Black Mamba Knife Hunting Knife Steak Knife Multi Purpose | BMK-004

$124.00

Green Fish - 440C Steel Bowie Knife, 9″ Overall

Green Fish Knife 9″ Long 4.5″ Blade 9oz 440c Stainless Steel Fixed Blade Hunting Bowie Skinner Handmade Knife Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-144

$67.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel & Rose Wood

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel with Rose Wood Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-562

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$131.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - Brass & Stainless Steel & Water Buffalo Horn | BMK-409

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Brass with Stainless Steel with Water Buffalo Horn Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-591

$206.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - Brass & High Grains Rose Wood & Walnut Burl Wood

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Brass with High Grains Rose Wood or Walnut Burl Wood Insert Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-429

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$131.00

Eastern Racer Pocket - Damascus Folding Pocket Knife, 7″ Overall

BLACK MAMBA KNIVES Eastern Racer Pocket Knife 7 in Long 3 in Blade 5 Ounce Damascus Pocket Knife Folding Knife with Wenge Wood Handle Hand Made World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-418

Rated 4.83 out of 5

$82.00

Silver Boa Snake – Damascus Skinning Knife, 9″ Overall

Silver Boa Snake 9 Inches Long 4.7 Inches Blade 9.8 Ounce Damascus Steel Fixed Blade Hunting Knife Damascus Hand Made World Class Black Mamba Knives USA Made | BMK-169

Rated 4.83 out of 5

$93.00

Clubber - Damascus Folding Pocket Knife, 8.3″ Overall

Clubber 8.3″ Inches Closed Damascus Pocket Knife Damascus Steel Hunting Knife G10 Handle Black Mamba Knives Handmade World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-442

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$95.00

Taipan - 440C Steel Hunting Knife, 9″ Overall, Olive Wood Handle

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Brass with Ebony Wood Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-569

Rated 4.40 out of 5

$131.00

California King Snake - Damascus Skinning Knife, 6″ Overall

California King Snake 8 Inches Long 3.5 Inches Blade 5.6 Ounce Damascus Skinner Hunting Fixed Blade Knife Damascus Steel Hand Made Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-165

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$82.00

Tsetse Fly - Damascus Neck Knife, 3″ Overall

Tsetse Fly 3.5″ Long 1.5″ Blade” 2oz Damascus Neck Knives Handmade Damascus Pocket Folding Knife with Mammoth Tooth Handle Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-415

Rated 4.89 out of 5

$101.00

Blue Phantom | Damascus Hunting Knife with Blue Buffalo Bone Handle & Leather Sheath | BMK-463

$109.00

Signature - Hand-Forged Folding Pocket Knife, 7″ Overall, Rose Wood Handle | BMK-718

Handmade VG10 Steel Folding Knife | Rose Wood & Copper Bolster Handle Premium Pocket Knife with Leather Sheath Personalized Gift for Him & Her | BMK-718

$230.00

Yukio Chef - Damascus Chef Knife, 13″ Overall

Yukio Chef Knife 13 Inches Long 7.5 Inches Blade 11.6 Ounce Razor Sharp Hand Made Damascus Chef Knives Kitchen Knife Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives | BMK-152

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$97.00

Python Snake - Damascus Bowie Knife, 9.5″ Overall

Python Snake KNIFE 9.5″ Long 4.5 “Blade 8.8oz Damascus Steel Fixed Blade Bowie Skinner Hunting Skinner Knife Handmade Damascus Knife Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-117

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$97.00

Siamese - Damascus Chef Knife, 13.5″ Overall

Siamese Knife 13.5 Long 8.2 Blade 9.1 Oz Razor Sharp Hand Made Damascus Steel Chef Knife | BMK-113-B

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$109.00

Green Lizard - Damascus Hunting Knife, 11.54″ Overall, Stag Handle

Bmk-UL-14 Green Lizard High End Handmade Forged Steel Knife Hunting Knife 6.2 Inches Blade Made in USA

Rated 4.00 out of 5

$244.00

Rattle Snake - Damascus Hunting Knife, 10″ Overall, Stag Handle

Rattle Snake Knife 10″ Long 5 “Blade 9.5 Oz Damascus Fixed Blade Hunting Knife Stag Handle Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-106

Rated 4.94 out of 5

$119.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - D2 Tool Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel Dye Bone | BMK-466

D2 Tool Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel Dye Bone Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-466

Rated 4.50 out of 5

$116.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - Brass & Stainless Steel & Philippine Deer Horn

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Brass with Stainless Steel with Philippine Deer Horn Inserts Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-630

Rated 4.83 out of 5

$188.00

Sheep Foot Blade Pocket - Damascus Folding Pocket Knife, 6″ Overall

D2 Tool Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel Walnut Burl Wood Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-470

Rated 4.80 out of 5

$116.00

White Bear - Damascus Hunting Knife, 8″ Overall

Bmk-UL-30 White Bear High End Handmade Steel Hunting Knife 4.4 Inches Blade Made in USA

$210.00

Pine Snake - Damascus Folding Pocket Knife, 9.2″ Overall

Pine Snake 5.3 Inches Closed Dagger Knife VG10 Stainless Steel Folding Knife, Pocket Knife G10 Handle | BMK-VG1

$95.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - Db-22 Damascus Balisong Butterfly & Beautiful Brass & Stag

Damascus Balisong Butterfly Knife with Beautiful Brass and Stag Handle Rain Drop Pattern Handmade Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga Knife Black Mamba Knives USA | DB-22

Rated 3.50 out of 5

$188.00

Indian Red Scorpion - Damascus Folding Pocket Knife, 7″ Overall, Wood Handle

Indian Red Scorpion 7″ Long 3 ″Blade” 6oz Damascus TANTO Pocket Knives Handmade Damascus Pocket Folding Snake Wood Knife Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-414

Rated 4.94 out of 5

$93.00

Filipino Balisong Butterfly Knife - Db-15 Damascus Balisong Butterfly & Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga & Ladder Pattern

Damascus Balisong Butterfly Knife Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga Knife Ladder Pattern with Handmade Steel and Stag Handle Black Mamba Knives USA | DB-15

$165.00

Pocket - Damascus Folding Pocket Knife, 9″ Overall, Brass Handle

Handmade Damascus Pocket Knife | Folding Knife with Walnut Wood Handle | Custom Brass Filework Blade | Hunting Gift for Him

Rated 3.00 out of 5

$188.00

Ranger Small - Damascus Hunting Knife, 15″ Overall

Ranger Small Damascus Dagger Knife Handle Limited Edition | SL-027-S

$203.00

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

Laticauda 7 Long 3 Blade 5.5oz Damascus Pocket Knife Handmade Folding Clip Knives Damascus Blade USA | BMK-632

Rated 5.00 out of 5

$89.00

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D2 Tool Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel Dye Bone Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-455

Tri Fold Pocket Knife | Super Steel 3 Blades Camel Bone Knife Black Mamba Knife Hunting Knife Steak Knife Multi Purpose | BMK-004

Green Fish Knife 9″ Long 4.5″ Blade 9oz 440c Stainless Steel Fixed Blade Hunting Bowie Skinner Handmade Knife Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-144

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel with Rose Wood Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-562

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Brass with Stainless Steel with Water Buffalo Horn Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-591

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Brass with High Grains Rose Wood or Walnut Burl Wood Insert Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-429

BLACK MAMBA KNIVES Eastern Racer Pocket Knife 7 in Long 3 in Blade 5 Ounce Damascus Pocket Knife Folding Knife with Wenge Wood Handle Hand Made World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-418

Silver Boa Snake 9 Inches Long 4.7 Inches Blade 9.8 Ounce Damascus Steel Fixed Blade Hunting Knife Damascus Hand Made World Class Black Mamba Knives USA Made | BMK-169

Clubber 8.3″ Inches Closed Damascus Pocket Knife Damascus Steel Hunting Knife G10 Handle Black Mamba Knives Handmade World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-442

Bmk-UL-17 Taipan High End Handmade Steel Hunting Knife 4.2 Inches Blade Made in USA

Bmk-UL-26 Gold Antler Luxury Handmade Stainless Steel Hunting Knife 3 Inches Blade Made in USA

Black Panther Damascus Chef Cleaver Blade Knife World Class Knives | BMK-709-DS

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Brass with Ebony Wood Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-569

California King Snake 8 Inches Long 3.5 Inches Blade 5.6 Ounce Damascus Skinner Hunting Fixed Blade Knife Damascus Steel Hand Made Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-165

Tsetse Fly 3.5″ Long 1.5″ Blade” 2oz Damascus Neck Knives Handmade Damascus Pocket Folding Knife with Mammoth Tooth Handle Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-415

Blue Phantom | Damascus Hunting Knife with Blue Buffalo Bone Handle & Leather Sheath | BMK-463

Handmade VG10 Steel Folding Knife | Rose Wood & Copper Bolster Handle Premium Pocket Knife with Leather Sheath Personalized Gift for Him & Her | BMK-718

Yukio Chef Knife 13 Inches Long 7.5 Inches Blade 11.6 Ounce Razor Sharp Hand Made Damascus Chef Knives Kitchen Knife Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives | BMK-152

Python Snake KNIFE 9.5″ Long 4.5 “Blade 8.8oz Damascus Steel Fixed Blade Bowie Skinner Hunting Skinner Knife Handmade Damascus Knife Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-117

Siamese Knife 13.5 Long 8.2 Blade 9.1 Oz Razor Sharp Hand Made Damascus Steel Chef Knife | BMK-113-B

Bmk-UL-14 Green Lizard High End Handmade Forged Steel Knife Hunting Knife 6.2 Inches Blade Made in USA

Rattle Snake Knife 10″ Long 5 “Blade 9.5 Oz Damascus Fixed Blade Hunting Knife Stag Handle Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-106

D2 Tool Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel Dye Bone Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-466

High Carbon Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Brass with Stainless Steel with Philippine Deer Horn Inserts Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-630

BLACK MAMBA KNIVES Sheep Foot Blade Damascus Pocket Knife Folding Knife Groomsmen Gift USA Made | BMK-448

USMC KA-Bar Knife Damascus Hunting Knife Leather Stacks Handle Limited Edition | SL-024

Apollo 7.5 Inches Long High End Damascus Pocket Knives Mokume Bolsters, Tiger Iron Gem Stone, Red Ruby | BMK-1014

D2 Tool Steel Filipino Balisongs Butterfly Stainless Steel Walnut Burl Wood Inserts Black Mamba Knives World Class Knives | BMK-470

Bmk-UL-30 White Bear High End Handmade Steel Hunting Knife 4.4 Inches Blade Made in USA

Pine Snake 5.3 Inches Closed Dagger Knife VG10 Stainless Steel Folding Knife, Pocket Knife G10 Handle | BMK-VG1

Damascus Balisong Butterfly Knife with Beautiful Brass and Stag Handle Rain Drop Pattern Handmade Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga Knife Black Mamba Knives USA | DB-22

Indian Red Scorpion 7″ Long 3 ″Blade” 6oz Damascus TANTO Pocket Knives Handmade Damascus Pocket Folding Snake Wood Knife Black Mamba Hand Made World Class Knives USA Made | BMK-414

Damascus Balisong Butterfly Knife Original Traditional Filipino Butterfly Batanga Knife Ladder Pattern with Handmade Steel and Stag Handle Black Mamba Knives USA | DB-15

Handmade Damascus Pocket Knife | Folding Knife with Walnut Wood Handle | Custom Brass Filework Blade | Hunting Gift for Him

Ranger Small Damascus Dagger Knife Handle Limited Edition | SL-027-S

Laticauda 7 Long 3 Blade 5.5oz Damascus Pocket Knife Handmade Folding Clip Knives Damascus Blade USA | BMK-632