For this year's Damascus steel knife, we are collaborating for the first time with Ricardo Romano Bernandes. Romano, whose family originally comes from Sicily, was born in Brazil. He has been a knifemaker since 1990 and his craft is rooted in a tradition of knifemaking and sharpening established over several generations. His design is inspired by traditional pen knives and immediately captivated us with its effortless freshness. For this modern interpretation of a traditional knife shape, the powder metallurgy Damascus steel from the Swedish company Damasteel® seemed to us to be the appropriate blade material. While the production of Damasteel® steel utilizes state-of-the-art technology, it requires the same high level of skill and experience as hand-forging steel. The purity and properties of the Damascus steel can be optimized to the utmost through complex, combined processes. The self-supporting construction of laminated blue and gray G10 creates a striking contrast with the chosen "Odin Eye" pattern of the Damasteel® steel. The simple yet always reliable slip joint is an essential feature of this type of knife. Its size, weight, indestructible G10 scales, and rust-resistant Damascus steel® make this collector's item an excellent everyday carry (EDC) knife. Delivered in a floating display case with a certificate of authenticity and serial number. Strictly limited to 999 pieces worldwide.
