A young Wazirabad blacksmith intern named Chiragh Din was looking for a better way to temper steel so it would hold an edge longer. His unique approach produced the first Damascus Steel Art knife in 1976. Din made each knife by hand. His creation was greatly appreciated by his fellows.... A young Wazirabad blacksmith intern named Chiragh Din was looking for a better way to temper steel so it would hold an edge longer. His unique approach produced the first Damascus Steel Art knife in 1976. Din made each knife by hand. His creation was greatly appreciated by his fellows....