Stainless Steel | Wave Patterns

Damascus Stainless Steel is known for its distinctive wave pattern. It’s made by layering Stainless Steels 304 and 316 together, medical-grade alloys that are hypoallergenic and will never rust or corrode. By applying intense heat and pressure, the stainless steels are forged and welded into a solid Damascus billet. The billet is then cut, twisted, and carved to create a stunning final pattern. Although not always applied, Damascus can be etched with ferric chloride or muriatic acid, creating distinctive texture and a black contrast.

Every Damascus piece will boast a different pattern. The piece will either feature black etching or a sleek all-metal look.

Forged Precious Metals | Wood Grain Patterns

Mokume (“wood eye”) Gane (“metal”) is a unique Japanese metal technique. The metal resembles wood grain, as it’s made by placing thin sheets of precious metals together in a kiln, one on top of the other, like a stack of paper. Extreme heat and pressure compress this “billet” together. As the molecules intermingle, they fuse, creating thin additional layers. No solder is ever used. The billet is a riot of color that is then manipulated, twisted, carved, and forged to create beautiful, organic patterns. The specific combination of precious metals used is piece-specific, offering a variety of color combinations.

The mokume forging process offers unique symbolism for couples. A single piece takes many hours to complete.

Two Titanium Alloys, Forged | Riotous Blue, Water-Like Patterns

Much like mokume, moku-ti is a patterned metal made by layering titanium alloys together (one a pure titanium and the other aircraft-grade titanium). The difference in the way the alloys react to heat creates a vibrant color play, with shades of blue the dominant resulting color. The layers resemble flowing water. The finish is durable, but could eventually show scratches or fade without proper care. Moku-ti is popular among artisans in the knifemaking industry.