Photos Copper strip on blade

[Storm W]

It wasn’t the example I was looking for but I think the op would get the idea.

is it just me but I can’t see your S Storm W pic or the OPs pic in post 1.

Try looking again. I messed up the first time i posted it and had to update the link. And I think he had the same issue but hasn't fixed it yet.

To the OP if that is your problem in need to attach the imagur (or other web platform) url number not a copy and paste.

 

[Ken H>]

I've been looking at this thread, and from reading it sounds like the method in simple words is to make a low layer count Damascus or San Mai with a thin layer of nickel between each layer. Then do the etch with a heavy copper bearing copper chloride solution so the copper colors the nickel layer to give the copper look. It sure does look good, but how deep is the copper color? Does it wear off easy, or will the copper color hold up to daily kitchen use?

 

[Daniel Carraher]

I've been looking at this thread, and from reading it sounds like the method in simple words is to make a low layer count Damascus or San Mai with a thin layer of nickel between each layer. Then do the etch with a heavy copper bearing copper chloride solution so the copper colors the nickel layer to give the copper look. It sure does look good, but how deep is the copper color? Does it wear off easy, or will the copper color hold up to daily kitchen use?

that’s a copper wash. That’s not the same.

this is 420ss,copper, D2, copper, 420ss forge welded in a square tube.

You can buy billets from several places and this thread has examples of knives made from them including this one

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/anybody-use-yu-shoku-vtoku2-mokume-clad-v2.1673704/

 

[Ken H>]

Thanks for the photos Daniel, I really like that copper in the top photo. Looks like some San Mai I've done with nickel where the copper is. I'm not understanding the "square tube" part, I forge weld by having 416SS, .005" nickel, 1095, nickel, and 416 SS to have 5 layers and seal weld all the way around the billet. Of course each layer is really clean before clamping for the seal weld.

I still think of it as 3 layer San Mai since the nickel layer is do thin. Again, that copper really looks good. Is this some of your work?

 

[Daniel Carraher]

Thanks for the photos Daniel, I really like that copper in the top photo. Looks like some San Mai I've done with nickel where the copper is. I'm not understanding the "square tube" part, I forge weld by having 416SS, .005" nickel, 1095, nickel, and 416 SS to have 5 layers and seal weld all the way around the billet. Of course each layer is really clean before clamping for the seal weld.

I still think of it as 3 layer San Mai since the nickel layer is do thin. Again, that copper really looks good. Is this some of your work?

not my work. I have it bookmarked because it is something I have been looking at trying

 

[Natlek]

Thanks for the photos Daniel, I really like that copper in the top photo. Looks like some San Mai I've done with nickel where the copper is. I'm not understanding the "square tube" part, I forge weld by having 416SS, .005" nickel, 1095, nickel, and 416 SS to have 5 layers and seal weld all the way around the billet. Of course each layer is really clean before clamping for the seal weld.

I still think of it as 3 layer San Mai since the nickel layer is do thin. Again, that copper really looks good. Is this some of your work?

Looks great I think we have homework to do this fall