san mai patterns from vegas forge

San Mai

Traditionally, San Mai utilizes a Japanese technique, wrapping a solid, harder steel core in two layers of softer steel for enhanced resilience and sharpness. Our approach uses damascus patterns for these outer layers, encapsulating tougher core. This approach not only boosts the blade’s durability and cutting efficiency but also adorns it with a complex, exquisite pattern, marrying functionality with visual appeal. 

a woodgrain stainless damascus san mai billet with bevel ground into it exposing the core steel
Woodgrain San Mai