Black Damascus Double Groove Band with Etched Finish dk_0436 Apply food-safe mineral oil occasionally

Apply food-safe mineral oil occasionally to keep the wood from drying out

The included sheath is stitched leather with brass snap studs

Type: Hunting knife blank set

The layering process strengthens the steel and supports consistent edge retention through repeated daily use

Damascus steel was adopted for its layered grain that holds a working edge through varied daily cutting demands

Black Damascus Double Groove Band with Etched Finish dk_0436 Apply food-safe mineral oil occasionallyBlack Damascus Double Groove Band leans on structure instead of added metal. Two thin grooves run parallel around each black etched band. No inlay fills those grooves, so the cut lines stand on their own. That simplicity lets the dark wood grain pattern stay the main focus. The result feels controlled rather than decorated. Etching Damascus steel to a black finish takes a controlled chemical process. The etch darkens the background layers while