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stainless damascus supplier question

Discussion in 'Shop Talk - BladeSmith Questions and Answers' started by timos-, Dec 22, 2016.

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  1. Dec 22, 2016 #1
    timos-

    timos-

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    Anyone know who else is making and selling this stuff? Other than vegas forge and mike norris?
     
  2. Dec 22, 2016 #2
    kuraki

    kuraki Fimbulvetr Knifeworks

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    When I get my press built I thought about doing some to sell, but not at the moment.
     
  3. Dec 22, 2016 #3
    Darrin Sanders

    Darrin Sanders Knifemaker Moderator

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    Devin Thomas makes excellent SS Damascus.
     
  4. Dec 22, 2016 #4
    vilePossum

    vilePossum

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    The folks at damasteel.. It is actually their brand name and several well known companies use their stuff.

    Gesendet von meinem SM-A310F mit Tapatalk
     
  5. Dec 22, 2016 #5
    MT Damascus

    MT Damascus

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    Damasteel is very good, RWL 34 and PMC 27. Markus Balbach from Germany makes excellent stainless damascus and ships to the US.
     
  6. Dec 22, 2016 #6
    Horsewright

    Horsewright KnifeMaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    I was gonna say Damasteel (Jantz and Tru Grit) and Devin Thomas but got beat to it.
     
  7. Dec 22, 2016 #7
    tinkerer

    tinkerer

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    I bought 1 piece of Devin Thomas stuff. Save all your pennies. The most expensive piece of steel I ever bought. The blade better come out fantastic.

    Just my 2 cents worth.

    Larry
    Tinkerer
     
  8. Dec 22, 2016 #8
    timos-

    timos-

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    thanks all, I was under impression Vegas forge is Devin Thomas damascus , no?
     
  9. Dec 22, 2016 #9
    MT Damascus

    MT Damascus

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    It was owned by Rob Thomas, but he sold it.
     
  10. Dec 22, 2016 #10
    Don Hanson III

    Don Hanson III KnifeMaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Ugly story there. If I was buying any damascus, Devin would be my choice.
     
  11. Dec 22, 2016 #11
    Frank Niro

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    Chad Nichols makes some great stainless Damascus.
    Frank
     
  12. Dec 24, 2016 #12
    Schmiede M. Balbach

    Schmiede M. Balbach

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    You can buy my stainless damascus in Atlanta at Gaston J Glock style.

    Markus
     
  13. May 2, 2019 #13
    Mike2360

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    Realize this post is a little dated, but wondering if you could elaborate on this ? Not much public info on Rob Thomas and Vegas Forge seems to still speak highly of him...
     
  14. May 2, 2019 #14
    DevinT

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    Please don’t bring this up, let’s just say money makes people crazy.

    Hoss
     
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    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith

    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith ilmarinen - MODERATOR Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Another reason bringing up old threads is a poor idea is that Devin Thomas has stopped making damascus.

    Today, stainless damascus is readily available from almost every knife supplier and most knife steel suppliers.

    Damasteel is a very good stainless damascus and has many patterns and sizes.

    I'm going to close this thread because much of the info is out of date.
     
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