Saw-back Damascus: quality and price questions
Are Damascus knives from Pakistan any good?
The good ones are, and Sialkot has a long tradition of forging them. What matters is that the layers are fully welded, the pattern is etched evenly and the edge is ground true. On this knife, look for a continuous pattern along the 18 cm blade, saw teeth cut cleanly along the spine, and an inox bolster that sits flush against the olive wood.
What does this Damascus knife cost in Pakistan?
In Pakistan the price per knife is shown in rupees (PKR) at the top of this page. Collectors' shops often buy Damascus in small mixed lots; tell us the models and quantities on WhatsApp or by email, and we will quote a wholesale rate.
What is the saw-back spine for?
The teeth along the top of the blade handle light bushcraft jobs: notching a tent peg, scoring a branch before snapping it, or roughening wood for tinder. Use short, controlled strokes and brush the sawdust out of the teeth afterwards.
