Etching is a critical step in bringing the raindrop pattern to life on Damascus steel. After the blade is forged and shaped, it is dipped in an acid bath that reacts differently with the various steel layers. The acid highlights the contrast between hard and soft layers, carving out the raindrop shapes formed during forging. The depth, clarity, and brilliance of the raindrop pattern d... https://www.dskkblade.com/collections/raindrop-damascus