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JayDeep

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Never got into Damascus, just seemed like a gimmick to me and i don't love the look, but saw a Bear & Son with it that I loved despite the claimed of being Damascus. However, the more I look at it the more I question is legitimacy as Damascus. 20230118_150754.jpg
Notice the top right where the pattern clearly fades. Is this just an incomplete etching issue? A wearing issue? Is it a sign that is not actually Damascus?

I guess in the end I don't care as I don't actually like the look, but I would like to know for education sake. My thought is I'll likely take a permanent sharpie to the whole blade anyway, since full black is the look I like better. Actually while I'm at it, any negative side to that? I've done it to watches with DLC coating wear with good results. Can't imagine any issues with a knife. Maybe don't use it on food, otherwise good to go?
 
The question is, should Pakistani Damascus be called Damascus or a metallic abortion? To paraphrase Trump, Stop THIS steel.
 
Locutus D'Borg said:
The question is, should Pakistani Damascus be called Damascus or a metallic abortion? To paraphrase Trump, Stop THIS steel.
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Oh interesting. Didn't know these things came from Pakistan, or maybe it's just the steel from Pakistan? Guessing that means it's pretty low grade then?
 
JayDeep said:
That's not the same question at all. I am now just worried about the fading at that point near the spine. I guess I don't recall seeing an answer in there that would explain this. Still don't see it.
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Geez, just google damascus steel and be done with it.....and I don't see any fading at the spine....
 
Locutus D'Borg said:
The question is, should Pakistani Damascus be called Damascus or a metallic abortion? To paraphrase Trump, Stop THIS steel.
JayDeep said:
Oh interesting. Didn't know these things came from Pakistan, or maybe it's just the steel from Pakistan? Guessing that means it's pretty low grade then?
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No, its not made in Pakistan. Bear uses high carbon damascus steel made by Alabama Damascus in Jacksonville AL. https://www.alabamadamascussteel.com/
 
shane45-1911 said:
Don't confuse him with facts.
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Facts or not, confusion will still ensue......
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I think you should buy highly specialized Damascus testing equipment and verify for yourself that the $15 knife has legitimate damascus or if it’s melted down bumpers from scrap cars in Dongguan.
 
You guys really are a bunch of intentionally ignorant cock suckers. Here enjoy a great Dick pic on me...Richard_Nixon_presidential_portrait_(1).jpg
 
JayDeep said:
That's not the same question at all. I am now just worried about the fading at that point near the spine. I guess I don't recall seeing an answer in there that would explain this. Still don't see it.
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You‘re questioning if that knife is damascus or not. Your previous thread had some responses that explained how to tell, you need to go back and read.
 
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