Finished 2 New Damascus Knives

ulshop · Apr 3, 2014

First two knives using new gas forge, my first billet to come out clean without any scale or inclusions. 1095 and 15n20 forge welded, not sure how many layers I ended up with. Around 200 for first one, 90 for smaller second one.

Wenge for handle-

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KvichakKing · Apr 3, 2014

Those are gorgeous, I've long been fond of Damascus steel blades and such. Particularly fond of the drop point.

03protege · Apr 3, 2014

Well done those look excellent.

cbr900son · Apr 9, 2014

Very nice! Wish I had room to add a forge but Id need to build a full blown shop!

Fred_G · Apr 9, 2014

SWEET! Those look great!

cnodie1 · Apr 9, 2014

What is your technique for folding the billet?

ulshop · Apr 10, 2014

Previous attempts at folding where I drew out to a bar, notched and folded always resulted in scale in the weld. No matter how much I brushed and fluxed, some bit of crap would get stuck inside. On this one I forged the billet out to a bar; 1/2" thick - 2" wide - 12" long and then ground the surfaces clean, cut into three even pieces and tacked together with TIG welder. Not traditional, but I knew I would get clean scale free welds. Have a second billet ready to start forging into blades and a third stack of steel ready to forge weld once the semester ends. Going to try some different patterns on the third piece.

tim9lives · Apr 10, 2014

Absolutely beautiful metal work. AWESOME !!!

mukwah · Apr 10, 2014

Magnificent! Love your work and love Damascus! Some of my favorites!

cbr900son · Apr 16, 2014

Damascus is a real art. I have to grind the hell out of it to not have problems when i try some bars. I also use kerosene and borax to keep my welds good.

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