Tooling for patterning damascus...

[stickfigureforge]

Hello. I was wondering if anyone here might be able to steer me in the right direction for getting some spring swages for patterning my damascus. I don't have a press, just my little old power hammer. Also, I don't have the setup, time, or real skill to make them myself, especially for curvier patterns (like that "West Texas Wind" stuff). I've seen a lot of guys with them, but not many of them in person. Thanks very much for any and all help I can get.

Bob

 

[Leethal Cutlery]

I think the blacksmith depot has metal texturing dies. Ill see if I can find a link for you

 

[Leethal Cutlery]

https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/page.php?theLocation=/Resources/Product/SWAGE_tools.xml

Not sure if this will work for u or not but worth a look.

 

[jdm61]

The West Texas Wind pattern is done with dies from Uncle Al.

 

[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

You can do raindrop with a drill press and ladder pattern with a mill or angle grinder.