Damascus steel question?

[knifenut721]

i recently got kershaw Damascus skyline and it show some dulling and not darker, how do i resort that?

do i have to use PCB board etching solution and water?

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

A similar question was posted in the Traditional forum yesterday:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...rop-Damascus-question?p=11782491#post11782491

I linked these two threads in my reply in that discussion. These are from the Knifemaker's forum, and look to be packed with good info:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/516504-Damascus-Bring-out-the-pattern

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/170118-Etching-Damascus


David

 

[knifenut721]

A similar question was posted in the Traditional forum yesterday:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...rop-Damascus-question?p=11782491#post11782491

I linked these two threads in my reply in that discussion. These are from the Knifemaker's forum, and look to be packed with good info:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/516504-Damascus-Bring-out-the-pattern

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/170118-Etching-Damascus


David

thank you, that what i have been looking for

 

[sharpandsafe]

I was just wondering about this! I have been admiring some of the damascus offerings of the custom makers on these forums, and wondering if that beautiful, bold contrast would hold up during use. It's good to know that the contrast can be brought back though.

Does damascus offer any utilitarian advantage over a plain carbon steel, or is it purely for looks?

 

[knifenut721]

I was just wondering about this! I have been admiring some of the damascus offerings of the custom makers on these forums, and wondering if that beautiful, bold contrast would hold up during use. It's good to know that the contrast can be brought back though.

Does damascus offer any utilitarian advantage over a plain carbon steel, or is it purely for looks?

i think it is for looks, but i could be wrong

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

I was just wondering about this! I have been admiring some of the damascus offerings of the custom makers on these forums, and wondering if that beautiful, bold contrast would hold up during use. It's good to know that the contrast can be brought back though.

Does damascus offer any utilitarian advantage over a plain carbon steel, or is it purely for looks?

Myself and some others have sometimes noticed how quality damascus can leave some 'toothy' bite in an edge that otherwise might look and feel deceptively 'smooth' or even dull. My own theory is that the layers of different steels used in damascus will leave seams in between, which when intersecting the cutting edge at regular intervals, can perform somewhat like very fine serrations.

As with any blade, the quality/hardness/heat treat of the steel trumps all. So, if the 'damascus' is cheaply/poorly made, it'll perform like any other 'junk' steel, but may still look 'pretty'.


David

 

[sharpandsafe]

Myself and some others have sometimes noticed how quality damascus can leave some 'toothy' bite in an edge that otherwise might look and feel deceptively 'smooth' or even dull.

Ah ha! I have wondered if damascus steel would produce a "toothy" effect as you mention, but I have never used a damascus knife and have never heard this stated - just an idea, based on logic, that I came up with on my own. Thank you!

As with any blade, the quality/hardness/heat treat of the steel trumps all. So, if the 'damascus' is cheaply/poorly made, it'll perform like any other 'junk' steel, but may still look 'pretty'.


David

This makes sense - it makes a big difference where you get your damascus stock or blades from. All those "Pakistan Specials" that litter fleabay are probably going to be disappointing in use, though they might look pretty at first glance.