Pictures of dress knives from Africa – African knives make great men’s gifts or corporate gifts… and these knives in damscus and silver will impress any executive. Hand made and very expensive! Choose from other corporate gifts – paper knives, pen stands, knob kerries, and key rings – all with an African flavor – the best African corporate gifts in the world!
African Mask Knife
African Blades traditionally did use any Damascus – the art was widely used, and in fact invented by the sword smiths of Syria. The Islamic scholars guarded their secrets well, allowing only certain people to know their secrets. The ability of a Persian sword to cut through the limited armour of the Christians during the crusades made this metal a myth in it’s own time.
Damascus blades today can more accurately be called pattern welded steel. Before stainless steel was discovered/invented Damascus was used to strengthen the steel blades on knives and swords. The process involves laminating two different types of steel together to form a blade that has flexibility and strength. The new composite was able to hold a sharp edge much better than a single metal. The other aspect of Damascus, which is now the main reason it is still made, is the beauty of a Damascus steel blade. African knives using African symbols are rare. There are a number of knife smiths in South Africa making Damascus blades but most of them are making unique classical blades and knives.