Damasteel

[Jim Rehrer]

I bought some of this stuffand was wondering how do you color it? I know you etch it like regular damascus but since its all stainless it doesnt blue....so I assume its with heat? anyone have any pointers or how to's?

 

[flatgrinder]

You're supposed to etch it with battery acid, check out the link:

http://www.damasteel.biz/steelgrades.html

Scroll down to the "hardenable knife damasteel" section.

As for bluing, sorry can't help there.

Try contacting Michael Walker:

http://www.ssdamascus.com/

 

[Gringogunsmith]

Hey Jim.
call over to Brownells dot com and talk to the tech guys.
They should be able to hook you up with something.
......Doug

 

[Steve Hayden]

Muriatic acid from the hardware store works just fine at $3. 00/gallon. It gives a higher contrast etch than Sulfuric (battery) acid.

http://www.ssdamascus.com has directions online along with the other methods and also directions for heat coloring. I don't think chemical bluing will work on stainless very well.

 

[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

You can Nitre blue Damasteel at 900 deg. You get lots of good colors and don't have to worry about changing the temper because you also temper damasteel at 900 deg.

 

[Gringogunsmith]

Hey Jim.;.
Email me.
doug@zkoi.com
Thanks...