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they are stainless
Not according to the website.
Handforged damascus is typically 2 or more dissimilar carbon steels forged together (sometimes with other alloys like nickel) to created a blend of somewhat homogenized, but dissimilar metals that complement each other.
Most (99%) of "hand forged" damascus, like your grips, is made of carbon steels. Many knifemakers hot blue theeir damascus blades or etch them to enhance their pattern and also to help cut down on rust, as carbon steels will readily corrode.
Stainless damascus is usually a more complicated process and is also (less) susceptible to rust.
In general, if a damascus patter will take cold blue, it will also readily rust.
you obviously know more about the process than me, answering your own questions?
i thought you were asking about the actual 'appearance' of the grips which is why it confused me, since the pictures illustrate them.
When it comes to the actual formation, reference the website, which you obviously alread have.
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