Warriors, hunters, and collectors throughout history have sought out Damascus steel tools because of the special qualities imbued during the forging of the blade. Luckily, you don't have to search as hard. This knife is handmade by folding micro-layers of steel, producing a blade that's hard and durable, yet easy to sharpen. The blade contains 256 layers forged from 1095 high-carbon steel and 15N20, an alloy with a high nickel content that lends a shine to some of the layers in the blade. The end result: the appearance of a beautiful, intricate texture on this perfectly crafted drop-point knife.

Given such a beautiful blade, it's easy to forget about the handle — at least it would be if it wasn't itself a piece of art. Surrounding the full tang blade is polished hardwood with brass pins and finger grooves for a comfortable fit. It all fits inside a premium leather sheath, which sports a minimal tooled design and double-stitching to ensure it lasts as long as your knife.