Is this real Damascus ? Will the pattern go away sharpening the blade?
877135
I believe that it is real Damascus, but we haven't sharpened yet so cannot give you a definitive answer. It's a really nice knife though...know that much! :-)
877136
definitely not real Damascus. Just a laser etched pattern on carbon steel. Good looking display piece and rather sharp, but if you're looking for the real deal save your money.
877137
Based on another review (amazon.com/review/R386UA68EARJ07), the knife is apparently NOT real Damascus but laser etched carbon steel. The knife really does look like real Damascus though- it's really beautiful.I suggest protecting the blade with masking tape covering everything except for the part you want to sharpen before sharpening it so that no etching comes off.
877138
Diana, If the blade is true Damascus, the pattern will not go away when sharpened. I really like the look of this knife but note that the blade does not lock open and is not safe as a functional knife. I would probably only use it as a letter opener or for display. Hope this helps.
1510037
I was wondering the same thing. The photo they chose makes it look like a Chinese counterfeit, since it doesn't have any of the official stamps on the blade.
1603067
These knives are made from forged damascus billet. The pattern is not printed by acid etching, It is not fake damascus acid etched damascus. It is folded several times and forged to obtain hundreds of layers.
541308
The edge of the knife is already silver. The blade has a baked on coating and is not dark steel through and through.After some use, the coating on my knife is wearing off in places.
1628752
Hey Chbby-J, mine got some rusty color on it, but I think it may have been the Dye from the leather sheath...I sprayed WD-40 on the blade and wiped it down and keep it with a nice layer and it is fine...I love this knife! It keeps it's sharpness a long time...I found out they are made in Europe, but the weird thing is that there is no stamp anywhere on the knife...maybe cuz it is fake Damascus steel as Patrick B said. I never took it to get looked at by a pro...hope I was helpful...
554299
I did a quick touch up to mine and it seems if you follow the curves with your re sharpening it should stay its shape. Also remember they have a free sharpening service at Kershaw only paying for shipping there.
1705950
Not sure since I am not in familiar with how real they need the weapon to look. If you cover the red tip and don't take close film shots, it has a pretty authentic look. Additionally, it's weight is closer to reality than other practice weapons I have worked with.
1645414
Yes it is a real 404 stainless steel blade... It is not sharp but can hold an edge if sharpened. The handle is made of plastic. The top cap of the handle is made of aluminum. The face of the sword is also made of aluminum. And the... "wings" on each side are made of plastic. It's not something you'd want to swing around. It's meant for decoration.
1305677
Not to repeat what has already been said, but it looks like it has a Scandinavian grind, and has a small secondary bevel. However, if you choose to sharpen it as a Scandi, using the given angle as a guide, the secondary bevel will go away leaving a true Scandi grind.
1628757
Yes. Mine was within a week. Took it to a local blade smith who told me it wasn't even real Damascus.
229591
The knife is designed by a guy named Becker and sold by Kabar. This knife is definitely the real deal. Basically a sharpened hunk of steel! I love mine.
734852
Can't swear to it but as a general rule, inexpensive, unmarked Damascus blades come from Pakistan. I have a few and, for the price, they are good. In fact, of the 3 I have, all are better and nicer looking than my Buck Damascus.
1950142
Yes it's real. This knife isn't made in the U.S.A. , so it is more economic. However, it is a decent knife made with decent materials. It comes pretty sharp and is a great value. You be hard pressed to find any more "bang-for-your-buck". IMO, even though it has no assisted opening the locking mechanism is better than the Kershaw Blur's liner lock. In a self defense situation you want to have a knife that doesn't fold back and cut you.
1361474
The blade is about .190 inch a little thicker than 3/16 of an inch(.1875"). I'm not sure of the Rockwell hardness, tensile strength or shear strength but I would guess it will withstand a fare amount of prying and chopping force. I have a background in injection molding and tool steels but do not know what alloys or composition this Damascus blade. It does appear very well made.
1461122
I believe it is real, the knife quality is fantastic, I've bought 3 different ones, the only problem is the sheath, if you keep knife in sheath the button on sheath causes rust on blade, so I store knives without sheaths
1195770
I looked at mine and everything matches. Iknow mine is genuine. The serrations on the top and bottom at the rear of the blade are different or nonexistent on fakes. 75 percent sure it is real.
907331
This is definitely not counterfeit .i own many knives and I have a lot of experience with knives