Question on Damascus

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RCC

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Hello Knifemakers:

I have a few questions on damascus.

Nickel Damascus (o1 & 1095) is great for contrast, looks etc. But not too practical to use.

Stainless Damascus on the other hand does not have a high a contrast but it holds an edge and can be used more readily over nickel damascus.

Mokume Damascus (Copper, Brass & Nickel) is very pretty. Is this as practical as stainless damascus or is it like nickel damascus?

What are good metals to use to make up stainless damascus?

Nickel damascus is easier to work with as compared to stainless damascus (I am guessing because the metals are softer). How does mokume stack up against the rest?

What are good methods to use to etch all the above damascus metals?

Any suggestions on good mixtures of metals to use to create some great looking damascus?

Thanks for your time everyone.

Sorry there are so many questions, but I have to ask so I can learn!!

I hope everyone had a great 4th.

Regards,

RCC
 
1095 or1084 with 15n20 (high carbon with nickel in it) gives you good contrast and very good performance. It easy to weld also.
mokume is mainly used in bolster and handle material. stainless is harder to weld but can
be done obviously.

goshawk
 
Mokume is for hardward no blades. Its soft..
Damasteel and Mike Norris cut well. The damasteel is fairly good as a matter of fact (when heat treated properly)
Carbon damascus with 15N20 and 01 , 1095, 1075, 1084, 5160, all cut fair if heat treated properly. Nickle added for color will not hold an edge well. It is mostly on art knives ect.

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Most of the "Nickle Damascus" is made of pure Nickle and 1095 or another high carbon mixed with the Nickle. A203e and 15n20 both have Nickle in them so they give a nice contrasting pattern and still harden properly. Nickle adds nothing to the cutting ability of a blade. For fittings it is great. Mokume-gana is purely used for fittings as it is a combination of non-ferrous (no iron) ie-brass, nickle silver, copper, gold, silver,etc.) For my Damascus knives i usually use a203e and 1095 or if I go with all carbon will mix 1095 with L-6, lovely and cuts and cuts and cuts and well you know.
Dave Ellis, ABS,, M.S.
Samples of my Damascus can be viewed on my site at http://www.mastersmith.com

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