Making a Custom Damascus Chef Knife by Hand. Posted: May 23, 2025 | Last updated: May 23, 2025. From raw steel to a custom blade—this is the story of my first handmade chef’s knife.

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If I'm being honest, most of my knife time is spent chopping veggies, so I'm not upset to have two Damascus-steel knives perfectly honed for the task. Made In Japanese Damascus Steel Santoku $199 ...

At Middleton Made Knives in South Carolina, Quintin Middleton makes Damascus steel chef knives by welding two types of steel together. The bladesmith extends the concept of “blending” into his ...

Corey Dunlap forges custom Damascus steel knives at his workshop in Tempe. ... However, customers will soon be able to pick up his stainless steel chef's knife at Sharpe Haus in Scottsdale.

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