Damax, the next generation of Damascus steel, is now being manufactured in large-scale production by Alleima with its partner Balbachdamast GmbH & Co. KG.
Damax by Alleima is the next generation of Damascus knife steel. It features the same quality as handcrafted steel and is produced with an innovative industrialized technique, with up to 135 layers of martensitic stainless steel.
Alleima has produced cold rolled knife steel since the 1920s. The company is now launching a Damascus steel on a large-scale production under the trademark name Damax. The new knife steel will be suitable for many knife applications, such as in the kitchen or outdoors.
"We have a long history of producing knife steel for our customers," said Claes kerblom, President Strip division. "This launch enables Alleima to expand our portfolio and further meet the demands from our customers. Our modern industrialized technique makes the production process more cost efficient on a large scale with repeatable quality."
Damascus steel is known as the mysterious steel that was used in medieval western cultures and craftsmanship that first emerged in India about 300 B.C. The steel is distinguished by multiple layers that are welded together and create a decorative characteristic pattern. Alleima has now brought the manufacturing of Damascus steel to the 21st century.
The production of Damax takes place in collaboration with Balbachdamast GmbH & Co. KG, a well-established Damascus forging company. With Balbachdamast specialized Damascus welding technique and steel production capabilities at Alleima, the cooperation results in the first large-scale manufacturing of Damascus steel.
"We are the first and only steel producer in the world to produce real Damascus steel on an industrial scale," said Daniel Larsson, Global Product Manager at Alleima. "The product will have the same high quality as handicraft knife steel, as well as the unique, aesthetic design of Damascus steel."
Alleima AB, formerly Sandvik Materials Technology, is a global manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys, as well as solutions for industrial heating. Its offering include products like seamless steel tubes for the energy, chemical and aerospace industry, precision strip steel for white goods compressor, air conditioners and knife applications, based on more than 900 active alloy recipes. It also includes ultra-fine wires for medical and micro-electronic devices, industrial electric heating technology and coated strip steel for fuel cell technology for cars, trucks and hydrogen production.
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