8670 in Damascus.

[Jason Volkert]

@JTknives I really like that Seax. I don't know what it is but to me sometimes lower layer Damascus looks good to me sometimes it looks horrible.

 

[DevinT]

Whoa guys, do your best work and it will pay off in the end. My problem here is when makers want to do the minimum and charge the maximum.

Your work will be judged against makers with more talent and better equipment.

Hoss

 

[Willie71]

Whoa guys, do your best work and it will pay off in the end. My problem here is when makers want to do the minimum and charge the maximum.

Your work will be judged against makers with more talent and better equipment.

Hoss

There are projects that call for a specific look, and executed well, will look amazing. Layer count is one factor amongst many.

 

[Willie71]

Here’s some pics as I go.

15EB9D26-3A15-4456-B1E3-A30700F974CB by Wjkrywko, on Flickr

61769E6E-26F1-4710-BE7E-090C6FBF581D by Wjkrywko, on Flickr

0A3CE06B-FF6B-4F98-A211-7E12BD93B9BF by Wjkrywko, on Flickr

And a W2/mild steel san Mai.

DDCA3FE6-7125-4606-8FAD-50A12B5D18CB by Wjkrywko, on Flickr

 

[Willie71]

I’ll be making some better dies before my next session on Wednesday.

 

[Jason Volkert]

Looks awesome Willie71

 

[Willie71]

Looks awesome Willie71

Learning as I go.

You only glean so much from reading, or watching. You have to do it, and experience it. I can see the limitations of a log splitter press very obviously now. Take time on prep. That will save multiple hours back and minimize waste. I should have ground the edges cleaner before setting the welds.

 

[Willie71]

Here’s a little update. I got the first billet laddered, ground off the scale, and a quick etch in white vinegar. I have to mix up the ferric chloride still. I have the ingredients, but haven’t made it yet. 264 layers iirc. W2/15n20. I’m sure DevinT will see the obvious mistake in the billet, and chuckle at me.

edit: Flickr changed its format again. I’ll get it sorted ASAP.

Ladder Pattern Damascus by Wjkrywko, on Flickr


Ladder Pattern Damascus by Wjkrywko, on Flickr

Ladder Pattern Damascus by Wjkrywko, on Flickr

 

[DustinY]

Here’s a little update. I got the first billet laddered, ground off the scale, and a quick etch in white vinegar. I have to mix up the ferric chloride still. I have the ingredients, but haven’t made it yet. 264 layers iirc.

edit: Flickr changed its format again. I’ll get it sorted ASAP.

Ladder Pattern Damascus by Wjkrywko, on Flickr


Ladder Pattern Damascus by Wjkrywko, on Flickr

Ladder Pattern Damascus by Wjkrywko, on Flickr

I’d pay money for this! Rad

 

[Willie71]

I’d pay money for this! Rad

Sorry, just starting out. I’ll probably start offering billets for sale in the spring. I still have a lot of learning to do yet.

 

[DustinY]

Sorry, just starting out. I’ll probably start offering billets for sale in the spring. I still have a lot of learning to do yet.

Looking good regardless, keep on keepin’ on!

 

[kdnolin]

Looks great Warren!! It has so much more character than z wear.

 

[Willie71]

Looks great Warren!! It has so much more character than z wear.

I eventually want to make a z-wear z-tuff Damascus. First things first though.

 

[kdnolin]

That would be an amazing Damascus.

 

[Don Hanson III]

Looks good Warren. I really like W2/15N20, but also like to add a few pieces of 1084 for another color. 8670 isn't worth a crap in Damascus in my experience.

 

[Willie71]

Looks good Warren. I really like W2/15N20, but also like to add a few pieces of 1084 for another color. 8670 isn't worth a crap in Damascus in my experience.

Thanks Don. Appreciate the advice. I was thinking of 8670 and 15n20, for hatchets, or choppers. I’ll do one billet, and see how it contrasts. It’ll probably be a waste of time, but I get curious about strange things.

 

[DevinT]

You should see my scrap pile.

Hoss

 

[Willie71]

Yesterday I ordered more 26c3 and cruforgev to make Damascus with. I’m hoping to take a couple weeks this winter and knock out a bunch of billets.

I had a couple inclusions in the second billet I did at the same time as this one. I caught them as I did the final stack. I cut the billet to be able to open up the areas, clean them up, and try to re-weld. The billet seemed good, until I was squaring it up, pressing diagonally, and two areas opened.

 

[Don Hanson III]

The 8670 tries to resist the etch. It turns dark and looks fine with a quick etch, but gets pitted and nasty looking if you go for a deep etch. I tried it a couple times years ago mixed with 1084.

 

[DevinT]

Time to start your scrap pile, Warren.

Hoss