Damascus Steel Ring Info

Our Damascus steel is made by combining two alternating types of stainless steel (AEB-L and 302 on our standard Damascus steel and 304 and 316 on our Kuro Damascus steel). Master craftsmen heat, bond, fold and twist the metals together to produce dramatic patterns. There can be more than 100 layers in each finished piece of Damascus steel. No two Damascus steel rings will ever look exactly alike.

Damascus steel has a long and mysterious history originating in Middle Eastern sword-making. Blacksmiths that produced Damascus steel became famous for the superior quality of their weapons. The art of Damascus steel was closely guarded, and over centuries the process of how it was made was lost. Scientific studies have since discovered many advanced elements in Damascus steel swords — carbon nanotubes, nanowire, exotic micro alloying, and super plasticity. Modern production processes can recreate metals with all of these characteristics, but it remains a mystery how such advanced metallurgy was achieved with this ancient art.

We offer eleven distinctive patterns to choose from. The standard Damascus is a basic twist pattern, while the other patterns are made from blanks normally used to make knives and swords. View examples of all available Damascus steel patterns.

Damascus Steel

Flattwist

Zebra

Basketweave

Tiger

Woodgrain Kuro

Marble Kuro

Sunset Kuro

Tightweave Kuro

Kinetic Kuro

Scale Kuro

While Damascus steel is hard, any emergency medical facility is well equipped to remove the band and will be able to cut through it without any issues.

All of our Damascus steel rings are made with stainless steel, which does contain nickel. Damascus steel is not a good choice for anyone with nickel allergies.

Yes — all Damascus steel rings contain stainless steel, and stainless steel contains nickel.

The stainless steel used to make Damascus steel contains iron, which makes it ferrous. This means magnets will be attracted to it and it can also become magnetized.

The process used to make our Damascus steel leaves it approximately twice the hardness of cobalt chrome and titanium. Even so, it can scuff and show wear over time. However, the texture and pattern of Damascus steel hides scratches much better than most other metals.

The finish also affects how your ring wears. The bead blast finish shows wear more quickly but has a distinctive matte look. The acid finish gradually lightens to resemble a beautiful dull polish. The polish finish has a high shine that can dull through everyday wear. Our Lifetime Warranty covers ring finishes and they can be restored to a like-new state at any time.

Damascus steel rings need no special care. Avoid harsh chemicals and salt water, but as long as the ring doesn’t contain meteorite it can be cleaned with regular jewelry cleaner. If your ring does contain meteorite, please refer to the meteorite cleaning instructions.

Damascus steel rings offer a wide variety of customization options. They can include exterior inlays using materials such as meteorite, dinosaur bone, antler, carbon fiber, guitar string, and more. They can also have interior sleeves made of exotic hardwood, bold Cerakote colors, or precious metals such as gold or platinum. To create a custom Damascus steel ring, reach out via our Custom Ring Quote.