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What would be a good ss tool steel to make Damascus?
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Old 10-23-2014, 05:38 AM
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I am not a metallurgist, but I doubt SS would be a good choice for a Damascus blade. That is usually done with high carbon steel.
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Old 10-24-2014, 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Oldtimr
I am not a metallurgist, but I doubt SS would be a good choice for a Damascus blade. That is usually done with high carbon steel.
I googled it before and this is what popped up.
I thought someone here knew about it, and knew what metal to use.

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...mascus%20steel
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Old 10-24-2014, 11:11 AM
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JR, go find an old crosscut saw. Cut your blade blank on an anvil with a hammer and chisel. Shape dip, shape dip and have a blast. Do NOT overheat it. It will retain an edge like you won't believe. Your problem will be when you try and drill the holes in it for your rivets. Have used this method for years. I was taught when very young by my father who was a machinist millwright. We had the forge and all of the other things needed. We case hardened with cyanide. Don't use that route, cause I don't need to be hearing that you croaked yourself from fumes. If you plan on case hardening, an oil dip will work for you. I have my doubts that you have the furnace to do the hardening with kasenit. I want to see pics when you get this done.
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Old 10-31-2014, 07:11 AM
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There is all sorts of stainless damascus. some tool steels could be considered "stainless" because of their alloys..Like D2, because it has a high chrome content.

Some more common base metals for ss damascus are 440c / 302, 316 / 304, AEB-L / 304
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Originally Posted by SanfordCustomKnives
There is all sorts of stainless damascus. some tool steels could be considered "stainless" because of their alloys..Like D2, because it has a high chrome content.

Some more common base metals for ss damascus are 440c / 302, 316 / 304, AEB-L / 304
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Old 11-24-2014, 07:43 AM
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There are stainless steel Damascus blades out there however the standard is carbon steel. Why do you want it to be stainless?
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Originally Posted by Knife Country USA
There are stainless steel Damascus blades out there however the standard is carbon steel. Why do you want it to be stainless?
I hate rust, and ss looks good.
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