O1/5160 pattern welded steel?

[Galloglas]

I have a bunch of scraps of 5160 and O1 and would like to use them to make a pattern welded billet and make a knife from it. I'm not experienced at pattern welding or forge welding but I have a qualified teacher who can get me up to speed.

My question is multi faceted. Has anyone here used 5160 and O1 in a pattern weld? What is your opinion of this combination? Does anybody have pictures of this combination of steels so I can evaluate the contrast of the two steels?

As always I appreciate any information you guys can furnish and than you in advance for the help and opinions!

Brian

 

[ysforge]

haven't made 5160 o1 damascus, but you can test for contrast the way I do; stick to pieces together with superglue, grind (keep it cool, superglue doesn't like heat) and etch. it won't be exactly how they'll look laminated, but it'll be pretty close.

Tony

 

[Danbo]

From what I understand, those two steels are a little too similar in composition to get much of a decent pattern. Use those pieces, but throw a little L6 or 15N20 in with it, and you'll be fine.