Dec 8, 2007 · It depends on the damascus alloys a bit. Stainlees damascus takes a stronger acid. I assume you do not have stainless. A mix of nickel and high carbon is common or nickel alloy like 15n20 and 1095 is very common. The nickel alloys etch slower and remain brighter than the straight carbon alloys.

Oct 27, 2005 · I've only been using 1084/15N20 for my damascus. I've also got 1080, L6, W2 and just a wee little bit (ok, maybe a mountain of) 52100. I've used the 1084/15N20 because I learned with that combination and know that it will make a quality damascus. Do any of you have suggestions on combinations that I can experiment with from the list above?

Dec 8, 2009 · Damascus is "in fashion" right now in the knife world. Knives like any product are subject to the whims of the marketers and consumers. Over the last 5 years or so, Damascus has exploded onto both the kitchen cutlery and pocket knife worlds. Funny thing is Damascus steel doesn't exist as it is a catch-all phrase for layered steel.

Mar 27, 2018 · Stainless damascus, especially Damasteel, is the better choice if you want a damascus pattern on your kitchen cutlery. Damascus isn't really what you want anyway - plain stainless steel or carbon steel is the normal choice for kitchen blades. The choices are many, with AEB-L, S-30V, and a dozen more being the standard choices.

Dec 19, 2006 · fyi there is Solingen-based German producer who outsourced the blades of 2 damascus hunting blades to Pakistan, made to German standards. These 129 euro knives got a positive review in the no-nonsense German "Messer" magazine.

Jul 10, 2003 · On a cheap/user knife, you could try 000 steel wool and oil, or Flitz, but both would reduce the contrast of the etch, on a damascus Fisk, I'd follow RWS' advice and have Jerry do it, but of course, Jerry is a busy guy, it may take a while. An alternative would be to send it to a high-end maker who isnt quite as busy.

Mar 15, 2012 · * Has good edge retention. I assume it’s at least 58 HRC because it seems most Pakistan-made Damascus knives are described as having 58-60 HRC these days and I believe it!! * Built like a tank. I like how heavy duty and solid the knife is. No blade play. * It’s a beautiful handmade knife. Excellent fit and finish.

Apr 16, 2004 · If I am using something like iron wood or stabilized wood, I just reassemble the knife with the etched steel, using my glue and pins. Clean up the glue and when glue is hardened, tape off the blade and the edges of the scales, grind the bolts, or pins and the sides of the scales to where I want them and sand to the finish I want.

Apr 29, 2016 · I used to collect Damascus bladed Case knives when they first came out in the 1990's (or 1989). I can only hope they've improved their heat treatment these days versus the ones they made back then. My stockman from back then has blades so soft, they're easier to file than annealed ATS-34- like in the low 40's Rc.

Jun 10, 2003 · hello, i have 3 damascus blades by that maker, & one i am waiting on now. the steel holds a pretty good edge,& resharpens easily.i love damascus, & one of the best things about it is it hides any marks or wear in the blade from use. here are 2 of the 3 i had made,one is an outdoor edge magna, the other a crkt kasper small professional.i did the final blade fitting & …