Stainless steel Damascus

[Mak]

Hello Group
i am in need of some help. I want to make stainless damascus and my first several tries were a failure my metal would not hold a good edge. Can someone help with what mixture of steel would be best to use to achieve a good stainless Damascus and a nice hard metal that will sharpen well.

 

[A.McPherson]

1084 & 15N20 is a pretty standard mix. Works easily and heat treats simply.

Wooops! Just saw you wanted stainless... I have no clue there, sorry!!

 

[Natlek]

Hello Group
i am in need of some help. I want to make stainless damascus and my first several tries were a failure my metal would not hold a good edge. Can someone help with what mixture of steel would be best to use to achieve a good stainless Damascus and a nice hard metal that will sharpen well.

Which steels you use in your previous attempt ? Do you have some pictures ? Search on Damasteel site , I think that they have written which steel they use for theirs stainless damasteel

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

What equipment and experience do you have for damascus?
Also, what method and metals did you use?

RWL34, ATS34, 154CM, CPM-154, 440, 420 all will work. Damasteel is RWL34 (same alloy as ATS-34/154CM/CPM154).

Assuming a good weld in the billet and proper materials, edge retention issues are usually improper HT.