What would be a good ss tool steel to make Damascus?
Thank You.

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

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.

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

Thank You for all the replies.

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.