Hello All,
Im new to bladesmithing. Ive successfully done a little forge welding of 1084 and 15N20.
I would like to try doing a San Mai or Laminate of wrought iron with a core of 1084. If successful Id like to make a skinner about 7 to 8 inches long and 3/16 thick. The question I have is what thicknesses should my wrought iron and 1084 be, before welding? Do I make the billet thicker and then forge it to a thickness of 3/16? Also should I heat treat the blade like its just a 1084 blade?
As always Thank You for any and all help and recommendations.
Joe
Im new to bladesmithing. Ive successfully done a little forge welding of 1084 and 15N20.
I would like to try doing a San Mai or Laminate of wrought iron with a core of 1084. If successful Id like to make a skinner about 7 to 8 inches long and 3/16 thick. The question I have is what thicknesses should my wrought iron and 1084 be, before welding? Do I make the billet thicker and then forge it to a thickness of 3/16? Also should I heat treat the blade like its just a 1084 blade?
As always Thank You for any and all help and recommendations.
Joe
