is it real damascus steel
1461120
I believe it is, but I'm not an expert on Damascus Blades. I bought mine because it looked good.
1461121
In its own way it is, since different steel were forged welded, but the quality is questionable
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
1344604
Yes it is. Best knife for the money. I beat up my knives and this one can take a beating
1603071
I have purchased several models of these knives. In looking the knives over closely, it appears that the knife originates as a Damascus Bar Stock and the blade is formed via a stock removal process. There is enough variation between blades of the same model to suggest that in the stock removal process, each blade is shaped and finished individually.
1191323
Yes it's real. It's a older knife they don't make anymore. They make a similar one. I think that's why it's a little cheaper
1460575
there are some Japanese characters near the hilt, as well as a design in the steel that goes through the whole blade. its a dark to light pattern thats wavy, the typical Damascus style.
1622517
I own the knife and I'm really pleased with it. I'm not an expert but from what I've read those two styles of Steel are virtually the same.if it were me I would trust the buck website over other information. If you buy the knife I'm sure you'll be happy with it I am with mine.
165617
It has a acid etched hamon and is 1045 steel, the one that has real hamon from clay coating the edge and oil or water quenching which tempers the cutting edge harder is 1060 steel and about $100! It takes a lot more work and risk of breaking the blade so always make sure it says hand tempered and what method they use. This sword still cuts fine, even bamboo(not recommended)and is very good for the price. I bought mine to practice so my nicer real hamon tempered ones don't get hurt.
296944
I've ordered 2 Bowies from Amazon (Laredo & Trail Boss) and they are definitely genuine Cold Steel.
1393273
yes the blade is carbon steel on the one I recived will need to be sharpen not real sharp when shipped
411383
An easy way to tell if it's REAL stainless steel is to see if it's magnetic. Good stainless is NOT magnetic. There are some variations of SS that are slightly magnetic, but if you can pick it up with a magnet, it's not stainless. Sometimes they advertise as, "Stainless Finish." That is usually not SS, just made to look like it. Of course, there are always exceptions.
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.
907331
This is definitely not counterfeit .i own many knives and I have a lot of experience with knives
168751
Yes. There are counterfeit knives out there and KABAR provides education on identifying them. The one sold here is not. It's real. It came with a box and small catalog with the knife and sheath.
1706766
Real damascus blades are acid etched too. The different steels react differently to the acid, leaving the pattern. I would assume the depth of etching would be less superficial in real damascus however.
1393274
Yes it's 1095 Carbon steel. It holds a good edge. It needs to stay oiled though.
1706767
They are real Damascus however the quality is greatly lacking. The grind on the blade was so bad that it appeared crooked.
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.