Why Damascus Knives Are a Work of Art for UK Collectors?

Are you familiar with the legacy and craftsmanship of Damascus knives? If you’re a collector, it definitely deserves a spot in your collection. Damascus knives are extremely popular for their strength, durability, and visual appeal. These knives represent a unique blend of history, precision, and craftsmanship and are a symbol of elegance and excellence. In this blog, we discuss the importance of Damascus knives in the UK.

Importance of Damascus Knives

Let's dive into the history and importance of these knives. Damascus Steel originates from the city of Damascus, Syria. This war-ravaged city was once considered the place to find the finest blacksmiths due to their expertise.

Initially, Damascus Steel was a combination of high-carbon steel and iron. Iron provided toughness while high carbon provided strength and hardness. Over the years, Damascus Steel has gone through numerous experiments with stainless steel, tool steel, nickel, and copper. The patterns on Damascus Steel are unique and original, making them a work of art for UK collectors.

The combination of two to three different steels makes them resistant and with a hard blade. This versatility has led to the creation of the Damascus Chef knife, Damascus Hunting Knife, and Damascus Swords.

Best Damascus Knives to Buy in the UK

Whether you’re a collector or in awe of a Damascus Knife for personal use, Perkin Knives online has a huge variety to choose from. 

1. Damascus Knife Set Damascus Chef Knife Professional Kitchen Knives

This knife set is a must-have in the kitchen as you put together everything in a go. All knives are made of superior-quality Damascus blades with rust- and corrosion-resistant cladding, non-stick properties, and minimal slicing resistance. The ergonomic handle provides a comfortable grip and lifelong durability, along with the ability to keep heat and moisture away. You receive 8 knives in this set:

• Paring knife 3.5 inch
• Utility knife 5-inch
• Boning knife 6-inch
• Slicing knife 8-inch
• Bread knife 8 inch
• Santoku knife 7-inch
• Chef's knife 8-inch
• Sharpening rod 8-inch

2. Folding Hunting Knife with Sheath Damascus Steel Knife 

This folding knife has a 3-inch long Damascus Steel blade with 59-62 HRC on Rockwell scale. The handle is made of Buffalo horn and Walnut wood with a liner lock mechanism. In the folded state, it is 4 inches long while in the fully-open state, it is 7 inches long. 

3. Handmade Damascus Hunting Knife-Mini Sword

This Damascus knife has a 10-inch-long Damascus Steel blade with a 5-inch-long leather handle. You will receive a beautiful leather pouch to store it. 

4. Damascus Steel Hunting Knife Damascus Chef Knife 

This Damascus steel knife has a 4-inch-long Damascus Steel blade with a beautiful handle. The total length of the knife is 8 inches and it comes with a handy leather pouch. 

5. Damascus Steel Pocket Knife Beautiful Damascus Knife

This Damascus steel knife is suitable to be used as a pocket knife. It has a 3-inch-long blade which ranks 56-58 HRC on the Rockwell scale. When it's fully open, it is 8 inches long. We offer a handmade leather pouch to store it safely.

6. Handcrafted Damascus Chef Knife - Machete

This is a handcrafted machete with an 8-inch-long blade and a sturdy 4-inch-long Walnut wood handle. It comes with a leather sheath for storage.

7. Compact Fixed Blade Damascus Knife - Neck Knife

This compact, handy Damascus knife has a 3-inch-long blade and a 3-inch-long Bone handle.

8. Handmade Damascus Pocket Knife - Beautiful Pocket Knife - F17

This pocket knife is one of a kind due to its unique design. It comes with a 3-inch-long Damascus Steel blade and 7 inches overall length. It has a liner lock mechanism and a Sheep Horn handle.

9. Damascus Steel Pocket Knife with Twin Blades

If you’re searching for a high-quality twin-blade Damascus knife, your search ends here. This pocket knife has 2 inches and 2.6 inches long blades. It has a Walnut wood handle and comes with a leather case.

10. Damascus Steel Dagger Knife with Double Edge Blade

This dagger knife has a 6-inch long Damascus Steel blade. The Buffalo horn and Walnut wood handle is 5 inches long. 

Final Word 

Damascus kitchen knives are not ordinary knives but are durable tools that enhance your culinary experience. They can also be used in hunting, carpentry, leather crafting, or outdoor purposes. Perkin Knives is one of the best sellers of Damascus Steel knives in UK. Our expert craftsmen put in meticulous hard work to make high-quality products for you. 

Browse our website to choose from Bushcraft Knives, Hunting Knives, Chef Knives, Dagger Knives, Swords, Handmade Rings, Machetes, Axes, or Damascus Steel Pens. If you’re unable to find anything good, just place a custom order and our expert craftsmen will get your order ready.