Ball-bearing Damascus with Double Dyed Birdseye Maple

This ball-bearing Damascus knife combines exceptional materials with Heritage Designs craftsmanship to deliver a blade of striking visual character and serious performance. Hand-forged from 52100 bearing steel and 1084 high-carbon steel, the Damascus pattern emerges from the forge as a one-of-a-kind work of functional art.

Premium Materials

Blade: Ball-bearing Damascus — hand-forged from 52100 bearing steel and 1084 high-carbon steel, delivering exceptional toughness, wear resistance, and a distinctive pattern
Handle: Birdseye maple — prized for its distinctive eye-pattern figure and warm, natural character
Genuine Leather: Custom dyed and conditioned leather sheath for safe storage

Craftsmanship Details

Hand-Forged Billet: 52100 and 1084 steel layers welded and manipulated to reveal a unique Damascus pattern on every blade
Oil Quenched: Traditional heat treatment process maximizes strength, durability, and edge retention
One-of-a-Kind: Each knife bears a unique pattern and handle figure — no two are exactly alike

Built for Performance

52100 bearing steel is prized for its exceptional edge retention and toughness, while 1084 contributes flexibility and ease of sharpening. Together they produce a Damascus billet that performs as well as it looks — holding a razor-sharp edge through demanding use.

Heirloom Quality

Hand-forged with attention to detail, this knife is designed to serve you for decades and become a treasured piece in any collection or kitchen. Whether displayed or used daily, it represents the intersection of American craftsmanship and material artistry.

Want to Forge Your Own?

Heritage Designs offers the opportunity for customers to forge their own knife. Join one of our Classes to handcraft your own blade, or gift the experience with our Experience the Forge Gift Box.