Go Mai?

[kdnolin]

I’ve been thinking of trying something different. A Go Mai with mild-15n20-26c3-15n20-mild. Will I get much contrast with these steels? Are they a good choice to get a solid weld?

 

[weo]

I don't know much about 26C3, but I did a santoku with mild-15N20-O1-15N20-mild a few years ago and there wasn't too much difference in the mild/15N20 layers. The mild I used turned out kind of 'grainy' looking. I'll see if i can find a picture...

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

That should look good.

 

[kdnolin]

The mild-15n20 is the contrast I was wondering about. I have done a few san Mai with mild steel/80crv2 and I also found the mild to appear grainy after etching, but I like the carbon migration it gets.

 

[Willie71]

The mild will look white, the 15n20 silver, and the 26c3, dark grey.

 

[kdnolin]

I got the billet pressed and drawn out after work today. Hopefully grind and etch tomorrow.

 

[Willie71]

I got the billet pressed and drawn out after work today. Hopefully grind and etch tomorrow.

Heat treat this weekend?

 

[kdnolin]

Heat treat this weekend?

I hope so, I’ll see if there are any bad delams tonight. Also have that Damascus Bowie almost ready.