Is it just me? Damascus?

Dag-nabit said:
Generally, my preference is for the "wavy line" damascus pattern that tends to follow the flow of the blade.
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Yeah, the "natural" looking damascus seems the most tasteful example, like the ol' fashioned pattern-welded steels where they're not actually trying to make it purdy... it just turns out that way.
 
I like only about 20% of the damascus I see. I's easy to overdo it, and these days I prefer "working blades" without much ornamentation. :)
 
I love looking at damascus as some of it is just mesmerizing. However I don't see it as the most practical of blade materials. Of coarse it all depends on what steels are used and the finish but, in general, I like plain satin blades on my using knives. I would however love to have a damascus seb or some of the gold class benchmades have pretty awesome patterns too.
 
Many are nice to look at but I would never buy a Damascus blade. I personally wouldn't pay the extra $ for the steel.
 
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LOVE DAMASCUS! Kevin Cashen has it down for everything I love in Damascus steel, his ability to recreate viking period pattern blades is just perfect every time!

I also love to see like a basic cable or random Damascus with a 1095 or similar edge :)
 
IMO it depends largely on the specific pattern of the damascus, plus the way it works with the other design elements of the knife. (Handle material, etc.)

Some damascus is very beautiful indeed.
 
I’m fascinated by damascus process, its history, and how it gives the maker an additional opportunity to display his/her artistic ability.

The use of damascus also adds another degree of uniqueness to a knife as a damascus blade is like a finger print, as no two will ever be the exactly same.

Damascus blades are less susceptible to rust/corrosion than carbon steel blades.

Some examples:

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A Bruce Bump work in progress
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Yeah, and the nickel does not migrate when present, which is one way to get contrast. Or something like 1084 cable damascus, it's still just 1084.

Anywho, I like many patterns, but not too many mosaics. Take it another step to multi-bar, and I start liking it again.
 
LX_Emergency said:
Actually that statement is too general to be true. Especially since damascus is usually MADE of carbon steel.
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Not really related to steel make-up but more the oxides
created from the etching process acting as a protectant.

All that's needed to create those dreaded "spots" on a carbon steel blade is dust settling on it and moisture/condensation gathering around or the tiniest amount of spit collecting on a blade while on a table at a show.

Not a risk, or certainly a greatly reduced risk with a damascus blade.
 
Kevin Jones said:
Not really related to steel make-up but more the oxides
created from the etching process acting as a protectant.

All that's needed to create those dreaded "spots" on a carbon steel blade is dust settling on it and moisture/condensation gathering around or the tiniest amount of spit collecting on a blade while on a table at a show.

Not a risk, or certainly a greatly reduced risk with a damascus blade.
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Thats been my experience too, completely agree!
 
i love the damascus look on victorinox 2010 black pioneer... with 60hrc too...wish i could have one, but they never come to my country...
 
I like the simple and basic patterns, random, ladder, and such most, but the W and twists are nice too. What I don't like are the mosaic patterns. I can appreciate the work that goes into them they just don' appeal to me.
 
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