HTKnives

HomeTown Knives - Custom Handmade Knife & Tool Makers - (Trademark SN86963877)

Surrounded in secrecy, Damascus steel has an aura surrounding it like no other material. Damascus steel has achieved mythical status, as the knowledge needed to produce this ancient material was lost in the early 1800s.

Here at HomeTown Knives we use the finest modern steels and alloys 15N20, 1095, 4340 and 5160 and forge using lamination techniques to produce a composite steel whose performance is comparable to the best of our ability. As the different alloys are heated and then forge welded together before being hammered and folded over again, laminated material is produced that has multiple benefits.

Advantages of Damascus Steel include; A composite blade structure of Hard 1095 High Carbon and medium-hard 15N20 material. The softer 15N20 gives the ductility and the 1095 give the hardness and toughness. With combined hardening and tempering you get a blade that is not only functional but is an art piece. Micro serration, which are results of different materials help with shearing / cutting and edge retention (similar to how the Shark teeth perform), and finally the impact resistance. The metal is inherently tougher and will bend before it breaks.

The Damascus blade compromises of a Martensite or Pearlite matrix, within which are micro carbide layers that produce microscopic “teeth” in a cutting edge. In recent years, researchers have also discovered evidence of carbon nanotubes and tungsten micro alloys, adding to the mystique. This Damascus steel features a distinctive pattern, which, depending on the individual sample, fire flowing or twist of grains or feather.

About Us: Hometown Knives is a Father-Son own business based in Verona, WI. We started the business in the late '90s. We invest in quality materials and forge them to make a functional Damascus blade. Our Damascus steel is not only used by us but also gets distributed to other knife makers in the States. Our work is sold all over the world in retail and wholesale (bulk). NOTE: Only items with our logo stamped or engraved on them are authentic, many replicators produce similar design but in 60-75% carbon range.

Warranty: There is a lifetime warranty on the metal of all products produced by us.

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HomeTown Knives
www.hometownknives.com
Madison, WI
608-215-7000