Could A Khukuri Be Perfectly Functional If Fashioned In Damascus?

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I came across a knifemaker who offered a fixed blade in a damascus steel made by Daryl Meier called "calico rose" pattern. To say the very least, the steel is spectacular. Could a blank of this steel be fashioned just like the steel in a Chitlangi, for example, using the stock removal technique? If so, could it then be differentially heat treated so that it could be more than just an art knife? It would be a shocker of a khukuri if all the parameters could be covered, eh?

Dan :)
 
Could A Khukuri Be Perfectly Functional If Fashioned In Damascus?

I'm sure there are some good blacksmiths in Syria. :D
 
Originally posted by Drdan
I came across a knifemaker who offered a fixed blade in a damascus steel made by Daryl Meier called "calico rose" pattern.

1- Could a blank of this steel be fashioned just like the steel in a Chitlangi, for example, using the stock removal technique?

2- If so, could it then be differentially heat treated so that it could be more than just an art knife?

Dan :)
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1- Sure if you got tons of money.:D Actually could probably be forged into a Chitlangi or any other khuk you might want.
Seems it's 1095 and A203E, which I think is a SS. Nothing outstanding, just pretty.

2- Sure, see above.:D

For those who are wondering what Calico Rose looks like check here.:D

Here's another
 
Why would it be a shocker? It is like Yvsa said just expensive.The hard part would be finding a piece of damascus big enough to be made into a blade by stock removal. As far as it being differentially heat treated as long as it wasn't stainless damascus that wouldn't be a problem either. Still could be done in stainless but very few people can/will do it would greatly add to the price and there would be little point.
 
valiant has a different kind of damascus - not like the type made in the US.

Meier is likely using a powder steel damascus pattern. Most "regular" damascus steel is pattern welded - that is 2 different kinds of steel heated and folded over and over again.

There's also Mokume damascus...


Oh...and don't forget about wootz...


:D
 
If you call Daryl he will make you up what you are looking for. He uses different steels all the time. Not all damascus is the same. It is a mixture of different steels-that simple and that complex.
Talk to him....... and tell him your goals. He's a great guy. Tell him you want to differentially heat treat it. I wouldn't tell him you were going to pour water over it and call it a job well done though...you may not like the response. He is well versed in metalurgy and will have an opinion about what you are going to do with his steel. He may ask you for specifics....check that.....he WILL ask you for specifics so have your thoughts clear and answers ready and he will work with and for you.
He will forge it to a rough shape for a minimul charge-then you can stock-remove clean it up.
He is one of the best in the world and will talk with you like your next door neighbor
good luck

Dan
 
Yes again. You will also want it at least forged roughly to shape because of the way a khuk bends. The steel pattern wouldn't look right if it didn't follow the blade shape fairly closely.
 
Thanks for the input. I would prefer carbon steel, and would like a "Chitlangi" model if I decide to have one made. I'll make some inquiries with Daryl Meier and others. The end result might be nice...

Dan :)
 
Daryl is one of the best damascus makers in the world; his work is stellar. In the past I have spoken to him and he is indeed a generous man full of knowledge. Pen, most of the steel that I have seen that he has produced is what you are calling "regular" damascus. A203E is a low carbon steel that has some nickel in it, it is used for making pressure vessels.
 
Hmmm... Could we be talking about another "Special Order" khukuri?
I have known Daryl for years and he is everything said above. I wonder if a multiple blade order might bring the price down somewhat. Could there be agreement on size/shape? Pattern? Nah... fugidit.
 
I don't own this khukuri. I wish I did.
I bought a bunch of HI khuks instead and I am happier. :D
 

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Now, if Daryl could rough forge a khuk-like-object, I'd be happy to grind it out and slap a handle on it...I could get an engraver to do the SofS and the handle carving...

Probably looking at about $1000-$1500...

:eek:
 
that is a nice one. I'd give half mer collection fer a shot at that one. Why does it look familiar, Pen? Are you the retainer of such a fine piece of craftsmanship?

Keith
 
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