DAMAX™ Steel - Modern Stainless Damascus Steel by Alleima
DAMAX™ is a brand name for stainless damascene steel manufactured by Alleima, formerly known as Sandvik Materials Technology. This steel is designed specifically for the production of knives, both kitchen and outdoor knives. It is characterized by its multi-layered structure, which after chemical etching creates an aesthetically impressive pattern. DAMAX™ combines up to 135 layers of martensitic stainless steel, specifically Alleima® 7C27Mo2 and Alleima® 19C27 alloys. This combination ensures high hardness, excellent corrosion resistance and long blade life. The industrially optimized manufacturing process makes DAMAX™ available on a large scale while maintaining consistent quality. This material is the ideal choice for knife makers looking to combine the traditional look of damascus steel with the modern properties of stainless alloys.
DAMAX™ Steel - Modern Stainless Damascus Steel by Alleima
an innovative stainless damascene steel developed by Alleima (formerly Sandvik Materials Technology). It is a premium material designed specifically for knife making, combining the attractive aesthetics of traditional damascus steel with the modern properties of stainless alloys.
Properties and composition of DAMAX™ steel
✔ Martensitic stainless steel - DAMAX™ is composed of up to 135 layers of two types of steel, namely:
- Alleima® 7C27Mo2 - stainless steel with high corrosion resistance, excellent toughness and blade stability.
- Alleima® 19C27 - high carbon stainless steel with excellent hardness, ideal for long-lasting sharpness.
✔ Aesthetic damascus pattern - Thanks to chemical etching, a unique pattern appears on the surface of the steel, giving each knife a luxurious look typical of damascus blades.
✔ High hardness and sharpness - Steel can be hardened to high hardness values (up to 60 HRC), which guarantees long blade life and excellent cutting properties.
✔ Corrosion resistance - Unlike conventional carbon damascus steels, DAMAX™ is fully stainless, which means easier maintenance and longer knife life.
✔ Consistent quality - DAMAX™ is manufactured using an industrially optimized process, ensuring consistent structure, minimal defects and high material reliability.
Advantages of DAMAX™ steel for knives
🔪 Luxury look without the need for maintenance - The unique damask pattern combined with anti-corrosion properties ensures a premium design without the need for regular maintenance.
🔪 Excellent cutting performance - Thanks to the high hardness and precise microstructure of the material, the blade retains a long service life even under heavy use.
🔪 Versatile use - Suitable for kitchen knives, outdoor knives, hunting knives and luxury collector's edition blades.
Optimum balance between hardness and toughness - Knives made from this steel maintain a strong and sharp edge, without being too brittle.
DAMAX™ vs. traditional damascus steel
| DAMAX™ Steel feature | Traditional Damascus steel | |
| Number of layers | Up to 135 | 50+ layers |
| Hardness (HRC) | Up to 60 HR | 57–62 HRC |
| Corrosion resistance | Yes (stainless steel) | No (requires care) |
| Blade life | High, long sharpness | depends on the material |
| Production | Industrially optimized | Manual or semi-manual production |
DAMAX™ takes damascus steel to a new level - combining the traditional damascus pattern with modern stainless steel technology that eliminates the weaknesses of traditional carbon damascus blades. This makes it an ideal choice for premium knife makers looking for a material with a beautiful appearance, high durability and long blade life.
If you want a knife that looks luxurious but is easy to maintain, the DAMAX™ is a great choice!
