Rossr Posted January 7, 2020 Author Report Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Tugadude said: Very cool. I didn't know about the acid process. I guess I assumed that the grinding and/or polishing would suffice. Have you attempted to use the Damascus for a blade? I saw some that had been done by I think a Japanese or Korean manufacturer that looked beautiful. I have made a few blades out of damascus. There is for sure some beautiful stuff out there. Regarding the etch. When you grind and polish damascus it get shiny and the pattern isn't distinct . If you catch it in the right light you can see it a bit. My limited understanding is the acid eats away the softer metal and there are some color differences between the different combined steels. So that etch brings out the pattern. Damascus is a combination of different steels forged together and twisted or folded to make a pattern. I'm no expert so dont quote me but that's what I understand 20 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: Both a very well done, I love a flat grind blade. I do as well. Thanks for the compliment Edited January 7, 2020 by Rossr Quote
Rossr Posted January 7, 2020 Author Report Posted January 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: Both a very well done, I love a flat grind blade. I do as well. Thanks for the compliment Quote
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