The creation of a Damascus blade requires a very special process. The Damascus forged steel is a way to create a precious metal from metals that aren’t necessarily. It is made by combining steel, iron, and nickel with dissolved carbon and alloys. Welded and forged together, these metals then reveal very particular patterns. This method of design, like puff pastry, makes it possible to create a blade of great strength. Enabled by highly technical forging know-how, this process dates back to the 9th century.