Now this is a very special Nessmuk...

ArielSalaverria

ArielSalaverria

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What makes this knife special other than being my first integral Nessmuk, you say?

Well, the steels!

D2 core with a fully stainless damascus on the sides (304 and 430)

430 gets more eaten by the acid as it has more carbon content and is not that acid-resistant as the 304.

Also note the nice effect on the first layer of 430... It's darker than the other ones, and I'm pretty sure that's because of carbon migration from the D2 on the heating process.

This one will get a micarta handle and mokume buttcap.


Without further ado, here are the pictures!

4 1/2" from tip to end of bolster, 3 1/2" edge.

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Thanks for looking!


Ariel
 
Wow!:thumbup:
 
I think damascus like that is a work of art. I hope someday to be able to make something half as nice as that. I can't wait to see this with a handle on it.
 
Here's a little friend :D

Same steels, same carburization effect.

This will get a wooden handle and mokume butt cap.


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Thanks for looking!

Ariel
 
The contrast of that carburization is even more stark on the second blade.

It is a neat effect in that it really accentuates the division between the monosteel and the damascus areas. Really nice Ariel! Maybe we should discuss this in connection with the little monster we're designing...
 
I was expecting the nessie to be full thang. Now I really am curious to see the finished knife.

As always, the damascus looks great.

I like the idea of a D2 core. This will be a tough little one.
 
I really liked the idea of a D2 core (super sharp and tough) with really stainless laterals, that will also provide a good buffer to counter the extreme hardness of D2, making it more flexible.

To forge this I encapsulated it along with some paper strips to get burn and reduce O2 and welded the cannister close on both ends. Then heated it and pressed it.

To temper it, I've place it on an electric over for 10 minutes at 990C (closed door) then I cool it in oil at 80C. Then the second one is at 275C for 20 minutes and cool naturally in air.

Ariel
 
Those are great Ariel as always... :thumbup::thumbup: Can't wait to see those finished out w/handles.
 
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