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Yes, before hardening, I couldn't get even half the contrast as I have now. After hardening and tempering, this was the best I could get. Any ideas what went wrong?
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It could be a lot of things, I'm not an expert on making Damascus but I can finish Damascus pretty good. The etch will tell you if you heat treated properly. It couldbe your best treat or the materials. FC/WV mix will give the darkest contrast. If yiu want more contrast add a different steel, if you have a blackening issue its ur heat treat and or mix.
This are some I do in my mix:

