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Damascus steel Knives: Made in France
Nothing better than Damascus table knives to impress your guests. These knives handmade in France are the expression of French savoir vivre. What to imagine in the heart of Aubrac time for a nice meal with these beautiful traditional works of art.
Provenance of Damascus
Damascus refers to knives hand-made in the Aubrac region surrounding the village of Damascus. Most knives are now manufactured not far away in Thiers. This city is considered the French capital of cutlery.
The knives are characterized by the decorations made by hand and especially by its characteristic bee on the handle. Each Damascus steel knife is made by a single cutler, from A to Z. Each craftsman therefore only makes a few pieces a day. It is not for nothing that these knives are very expensive.
Beware of counterfeits!
Beware of fake Damascus knives. Some knives made in China or Pakistan resembles them strangely. They even have a Damascus stamp while it is fake! You generally recognize them by their low prices and low quality. At damascus1.com you will find only genuine Damascus knives made by three famous brands: Forge de Damascus, Damascus en Aubrac and Fontenille Pataud.
