The art of forging Damascus steel

Forging @ Luke Dellmeyer shop

ESTD.2014 -

Francescato Bladesmith (Patrik Francescato) is a Ome BS (ITALY) based bladesmith producing artisanal, handmade knives & Damascus steel using traditional and modern techniques. Member Accredited of Italian Knifemakers Guild CIC ( Corporazione Italiana Coltellinai).

Set of fixed and Barlow's slipjoint knives

The Shop —

Selection of available knives.

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Three folding knives with Damascus steel blades and varied handle designs, including wood, bone, and black material, laid out on a brown textured surface.
Two folding pocket knives with wood handles and decorative metal inlays, one with a Damascus steel blade and the other with a plain stainless steel blade, being held outdoors.

Trapper slipjoints

Lockbacks knives

A selection of high quality hand made knives.

Behind the Forge —

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A Damascus steel knife with a wooden handle resting on a red leather sheath against an orange fabric background.
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Hi folks! Long time without posting #slipjoints, here a brand new #trapper , 11 cm closed , 19 cm OAL with 7,5cm edge. Stainless steel 154cm for blade and spring, liners and shield are made by 416 ss. Mammoth bark to complete the job. *** SOLD *** !
@titan.grinder and my knives will be at #geblouxknifeshow next Nov 8-9 2025 . Table 183/184 . Tasty Belgian beers are waitin for us! Save the date! #belgium #titangrinder #francescatobladesmith #forge #forgeordie #madeinitaly
A glass of amber-colored liquor with a folding knife resting on top, and a bottle of Buffalo Trace bourbon in the background, on a weathered surface outdoors with a blurred green landscape.
A folding pocket knife with a Damascus steel blade and a wooden handle, held in a person's hand.
Close-up of a hand holding a folding knife with a Damascus steel blade and a handle made of burl wood and metal. The knife is partially open, resting on the person's palm.