In 2008, new positions appeared on the shelves with various models of cold steel. The Russian company Damask Knife introduced its products on the market. Among consumers, it became known as the workshop of Zhbanov (the director of the company is Alexey Zhbanov). Despite initially strong competition, the company quickly took a leading place among developed manufacturers, and its products received their loyal fans. The location of the company is the city of Vorsma, the center of knife production in Russia.
What kind of knives does the workshop produce?
“Damask knife” produces cutting products of various categories: tourist, hunting, folding, loin, throwing, fishing, kitchen. The assortment also includes gift and exclusive Zhbanov knives. Customer reviews indicate the unique design and high quality of both familiar classic and modern cutting products.
What steel is used in production?
Despite the name, this manufacturer is not limited to damask steel. Zhbanov's knife can be made of any other material: damask or diamond steel, grades 65 x 13 and 95 x 18, X12MF, etc. Often, craftsmen use a quick cutter. In the workshop, steel is subjected to high-quality heat treatment in accordance with GOST. Each Zhbanov knife has the necessary hardness, resilience, elasticity and high cutting properties.
Material for handles and covers
For the manufacture of knife handles, craftsmen use such wood species as walnut, birch, bark, ebony wenge, bubingo. Handles are represented by various manufacturing options. In the manufacture of gift knives, brass and cupronickel casting technologies are used. A leather case is included with each product.
Unique design
The company's masters create absolutely exclusive and very effective knife models. This product has found a buyer mainly among those who wish to emphasize their individuality. The knives of the workshop of Zhbanov are covered with elegant twisted ornaments depicting various scenes on hunting themes. In the process of manufacturing the handles, the technology of artistic woodcarving is used. Despite the uniqueness of design and elegance, Zhbanov’s knife is not without practicality - it is ideal for outdoor recreation and for use in everyday life.
Knife "Beaver"
One of the common models of cutting products in the workshop of Zhbanov, ideally suited for field conditions, is the Beaver knife. With this tool, you can easily cut the carcass of a hunted beast, make a cut. To improve control over the process and prevent possible damage to the skin of the beast, the masters provide for a small reduction in the edge of the blade. Its shape is characterized by the simplicity of outlines, the blade is easy to sharpen.
Masters widely use such material as birch bark, making Zhbanov's skin-detachable knives . User reviews about this wood are extremely positive: handles made of this wood species are ideal for field conditions, as this material has low thermal conductivity and high resistance to wetting. Such properties are due to the high tar content, which impedes the conduction of heat and moisture deep into the tree, and also performs disinfecting functions - it prevents the processes of decay and reproduction of various microorganisms. Due to these qualities, birch bark is indispensable for the design of the handle of knives that are designed to work in the forest.
Knife characteristics
- The size of the product is 255 mm.
- The blade length is 135 mm.
- The length of the handle is 120 mm.
- The width of the blade is 35 mm.
- Hardness - 67 HRC.
- The thickness of the handle is 25 mm.
- Butt thickness - 4 mm.
- The grade of steel used is 95 x 18 (forged).
In the manufacture of blades, the craftsmen of the Damask Knife company use Austrian Elmax chromium-molybdenum-vanadium steel. Its high cutting properties are ensured by the presence of small carbides, which was the result of the latest developments in powder metallurgy. Such steel is characterized by high strength and resistance to corrosion processes.
"Wolf": a knife with a chromium-molybdenum-vanadium blade
- Product length - 267 mm.
- The blade length is 143 mm.
- The width of the blade is 38 mm.
- Thickness - 3.9 mm.
- The hardness of steel is 65 HRC.
- Knife handles are made of black hornbeam, cupronickel.
- For the production of sheath, genuine leather is used.
Knife "Wolf" is sold complete with a sheath and certificate.
How to care for knives?
Cutlery of Worsm production, despite the high characteristics of the materials, need care. Bulat masters recommend that consumers, in order to extend the operational life of their products, follow the recommendations:
- Before you put the knife into the sheath, the blade must be thoroughly wiped from moisture and other contaminants.
- Drying wet scabbard is best done at room temperature.
- For genuine leather, cracking and drying is considered a common occurrence. In order to keep the scabbard longer, they should be rubbed with castor oil.
- To care for wooden handles, craftsmen recommend products such as linseed oil, linseed oil and wax.
- The blade should not be used as a screwdriver, chisel or opener.
- It is not recommended to sharpen the blade with mechanical devices, since this causes heating, from which the cutting edge of the knife loses its original hardness.
Zhbanov's knife can be a good gift for the most demanding connoisseur.