Damascus, wootz, and bears, oh my!

[Locutus D'Borg]

Wow, good to know info. Guess I'll keep my Caly 3 oiled since it is non-SS.

Your Caly is actually laminated steel from Aogami. The outer damascus layers are non-stainless, while the inner layer is stainless VG-10. Look at the spine and you can see the 3 layers.

I don't think they have to be acid etched to show the pattern, it just makes it more dramatic. Take a look at this Mcusta damascus blade, for example. The pattern is there but much more subdued.

 

[drhert]

I should receive this one in a few weeks!
Richard Epting Custom San Mai Damascus Straight Razor. Richard makes his own damascus.