If you've made a knife before and have the necessary tools, you can make Damascus steel, or at least you can try. It certainly takes craftsmanship and knowledge of the steel used and the required temperature for each steel, but it's doable. As long as you know what you're doing and have a basic understanding of forging a knife, you can craft your own Damascus steel. The result may not be what you hoped for on the first try, but practice makes perfect! Learn more about how to make a knife.