Different Quality Levels of Damascus Steel, and the Differences?
Nov 3, 2024 · "Real" or modern damascus is made with known steels and often fetches a $200-$500 dollar premium. There are two common types of modern damascus, high carbon and stainless. High carbon damascus is often made with a 10XX series steel (1084, 1095) or a high carbon alternative. The high carbon steel is paired with a steel high in nickel like 15N20.
which steels pair well for damascus? - Bladesmith's Forum Board
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Steel thickness & type for Damascus blades - Hot Work
Oct 21, 2019 · 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 are all listed as good steal to partner with 15N20. Looking thru the knife blade material suppliers shows various thicknes...
Materials for Canister damascus? - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Dec 2, 2020 · You're looking for a steel with a good nickel content like 15n20 and a solid high carbon steel like 1080, 1084 or 1095. Many choose 1084 because at times 1095 can get a bit fussy on the heat-treat and temper. With that being said, canister damascus is like cooking, a great time to experiment. Try a handful of ball bearings thrown in.
How is Damascus Steel for a bushcraft knife?
Apr 14, 2017 · On the other hand a modern Damascus like the Damasteel ds93x would rank itself amongst the best performance steel knives available. So as a conclusion the comparison depends a lot of the damascus/non damascus steel type and the desired blade properties. I really hope i could help a little here. All and only the best, God bless, Bogdan
Damascus Steel Knives - Bushcraft USA Forums
Aug 9, 2016 · There always seems to be mystery behind Damascus steel and knives. I've looked into the process of making the steel and the layers, minimum 300 folds, that create this very durable metal. The metal is forged from 1095 and 15N20. My understanding is that the swirls seen on the blade is the...
etching damascus - Beginners Place - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Mar 17, 2017 · All you have to do is add a scrap piece of iron or steel to the muriatic acid (or hydrochloric acid; same thing) and wait for it to dissolve. Then you can either just let the solution be open to air for a few days or add a bit of the hydrogen peroxide and boom, ferric chloride.
Locking in that dark damascus color - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Mar 30, 2009 · 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 washed away when I cleaned off the rest of the Ferric Chloride (1-4 ratio at room temp).
Finishing a Damascus Steel Ring - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Jan 3, 2011 · -damascus ring should be completely finished and slightly oversized inside. How much oversize depends on the thickness of the liner, but I would think that a 20ga liner would be sufficient -cut liner material to fit inside of steel ring and slightly wider than the width of the ring so that when it is rolled into a ring itself it fits snugly ...
Damascus steel? - Bushcraft USA Forums
Mar 4, 2015 · But Damascus from a good US company, using a good brand of steel, or from reputable Custom makers etc, is usually pretty high grade, using good mono steels to make it up... Even the overseas pakistan/india/ china etc imported damascus blades made from common blends of good steels, like 1095/5160, or 1095/1075 mixes can be junk knives too ...