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The nickle is very soft but, you only use a very small amount. In a billet that started out a little over 1 1/4" thick I only use two pieces of .006 nickle. It's the same as when you use mild steel for contrast. You only use a small amount so as not to weaken the blade itself. Hope that helps, if anyone else can expound upon it better, please feel free.