TACTICAL GEARZ Damascus Pocket Knife for EDC! (Kraz XT)

The blades we offer use real Damascus steel. But what exactly is Damascus steel? It is a type of steel that features a distinctive wavy surface pattern, created through a process of hammer-welding strips of steel and iron, followed by repeated heating and forging. Damascus steel can come in a wide variety of designs and patterns, as it is not a specific steel grade, but rather a technique used to produce a beautiful, multi-layered steel blade with creative designs.

The Damascus steel fabrication process can result in blades with anywhere from a couple of layers to over a hundred layers, each one contributing to the unique style and outcome. While the specific results may vary greatly, the fundamental process of creating Damascus steel remains essentially the same. It involves a layering process that combines different types of steel, usually a high-carbon steel layered with stainless steel. The addition of steel fragments or a combination of steel clusters between the layers can yield different creative patterns on the finished blade. Finally, an acid wash is applied, which reacts with the variations in the high-carbon steel, bringing out the distinctive blade patterns that are characteristic of Damascus steel.

The versatility of techniques and steel materials that can be used in the creation of Damascus steel is what makes it so unique and popular among consumers. One example of a premium Damascus EDC (Every Day Carry) pocket knife is the TG Kraz XT. This knife features a Damascus steel blade with 67 forged layers and a VG10 core, providing a balance of strength, edge retention, and aesthetic appeal. The handle is constructed from polished stainless steel, with 420 stainless steel screws, a belt clip, a lanyard loop, and a glass breaker. The blade has a hardness of 58-60 HRC and a thickness of 4.1mm (.16"), and the overall length of the knife is 8.25 inches, with a blade length of 3.5 inches and a handle length of 4.75 inches. The knife weighs 3.92 ounces and is presented in a gift box with a nylon storage sheath.

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