Damascus Steel Needed

Archer Here

Archer Here

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Hi friends,
I'm needing some damascus for a couple custom orders here in the next week or so. I am needing it for my Strider Knife, and my Legolas Long Knives. The company I get my steel from doesn't sell damascus and the other supply companies I've looked at can't get it the length I'm needing. Does anyone know a good place I can get it. These are the measurements I'm needing:

21" long, 4" wide, 3/16 thick
22" long, 2" wide, 1/8 or 3/16 thick

Thanks for your help.
Chris
 
Call Brad at Alabama damascus, I was across from him at Atlanta and I know he has pieces that big.
 
Call Brad Vice at Alabama Damascus at 256-282-7988. He is one nicest people I have ever dealt with. Prices are very reasonable. Quality is Incredible. Be warned. You end up using on all of your knives. I just wanted one billet in Feb.
I have bought 8 billets since then.
 
BlackToe Knives said:
Call Brad Vice at Alabama Damascus at 256-282-7988. He is one nicest people I have ever dealt with. Prices are very reasonable. Quality is Incredible. Be warned. You end up using on all of your knives. I just wanted one billet in Feb.
I have bought 8 billets since then.
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Thanks guys. I had several recommend Alabama on SBG too. I think I'll try Brad out.

This is my first time working with Damascus, so I have a couple follow-up questions: Is there any tricky things I need to be aware of before I start cutting and grinding into this steel compared to my regular steel (5160)? Is the heat treatment different?

Any tips would be very helpful.
Thanks, Chris
 
Archer Here said:
Thanks guys. I had several recommend Alabama on SBG too. I think I'll try Brad out.

This is my first time working with Damascus, so I have a couple follow-up questions: Is there any tricky things I need to be aware of before I start cutting and grinding into this steel compared to my regular steel (5160)? Is the heat treatment different?

Any tips would be very helpful.
Thanks, Chris
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Brad's stuff is very good but it will throw a ton of sparks. I have set rags on fire while grinding it.

He will send you heat treating and etching instructions with the steel. I like to polish it pretty good and then follow his instructions for etching. He will also gladly answer any questions you have about working it.
 
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