The core blade and double-bevel cutting edge of the DP Damascus series is made from the same pure stain-resistant high-carbon steel alloyed with Molybdenum as the standard DP series. However, in the Damascus series this is overlaid with 36 separate fine layers of steel, the layers alternating between high-carbon and low-carbon stainless, giving the knife exceptional strength. These layers are forged and polished to create a very subtle, shimmering patterning effect to the blade surface. The effect of this technique is called kasuminagashi in Japanese, which translates as floating mist. Handles are of laminated hardwood impregnated with resin. |