2020年1月23日 · But damascus steel is really something for Art knives to display on a bookshelf, not for using. Honestly, the late 70's/early 80's resurgence of this steel (which I watched as a child to teen …

2017年1月24日 · I'd like to get started trying to make damascus, but with all the different types of steel out there it's kinda hard to tell which go with which. Couldn't find anything very specific on the firums …

2019年10月21日 · I am new to making Damascus blades. 15N20 seams to be the desired steel for the silver appearance in the Damascus pattern. Other carbon steels such as 1080/1084, O1, W1, 1095 …

2017年3月17日 · Etching is done after all heat treatment is completed. Hardened and tempered steel etches with much more contrast. If you etch before heat treating you'll just erase it in the cleanup …

2021年2月28日 · Im very new at knifemaking but recently i got a premade damascus knife blade as a bday gift. The blade looked kinda dirty, and the pattern kinda dull. So, i started by polishing it with a …

2014年4月10日 · Working with know steel you have a better chance of getting good results. Vinegar is good for getting a patina on steel or as a boost for etching but, unless you are going to leave it for a …

2017年11月10日 · I want to do a damascus blade, I know normally you go with known metals that will offer a high contrast, I have some leaf spring, some mild steel, a massive industrial saw mill blade, …

2009年3月30日 · Hello, I finally got around to using some nice 15n20 and 1095 for a damascus billet the other day and when I etched it I was a little disappointed in how the black color of the 1095 just …

2014年2月19日 · For making damascus steel without the benefit of a power hammer or press, I used to start with a 1"x3/4"x4" stack. I found this to be a comfortable starting size and it would, after folding a …

2024年7月15日 · Hi Alan, Billy-O, Jerrod, Matt and all of the awesome Smiths who have been so giving and generous with your knowledge and advice!! It's Jerry Smith here, your resident newbie, with a …