Blade in the picture is made of forged DAMASCUS STEEL, low carbon alloy (4340) & high carbon steel (1085), forged several times to obtain around 132 LAYERS. Blade is heat treated that enables the knife to acquire 52 to 60 HRC on Rockwell scale that will keep it sharper for a long time. The Damascus blades in our knives and all our other products are all 100% Genuine and Hand-forged. When layers of steel are melted, hammered, twisted, cut, and re-melted and hammered - they're given a unique pattern unlike any other. This process is what allows each Damascus knife to be unique and one of a kind. None of our knives have the pattern printed on them. They are all products of hard work and craftsmanship backed by years of experience.