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Description
Blade made of so-called pattern-welded Damascus steel. Such blades are created by repeatedly forge-welding a billet of steels with varying carbon content. This process results in blades with a characteristic pattern. They are not corrosion-resistant. This blade comes from Pakistan, crafted by a highly reputable artisan from Wazirabad who manufactures knives using ancient technologies. The billet components are AISI 4340 and high-carbon 1095 steel. Aside from manganese, nickel, and molybdenum, the 4340 steel contains chromium as an alloying element at a level of 0.70-0.90%, but the blades remain prone to corrosion.
The spine of the blade is ground down across 2/3 of its length from the tip (though not to a full swedge), creating an aggressive point. Low hollow grind. Forged, 58-61 HRC.
Overall length: 251 mm
Blade length: 132 mm
Blade width (max.): 32 mm
Blade thickness (max.): 4 mm
Tang length: 115 mm
Manufacturer: MB Masters, Wazirabad, Pakistan
