Your favorite type of damascus??

[RCC]

I am just wondering what is everyone's favorite type of damascus? Nickel, Stainless, High Contrast Carbon, Mokume etc...

What metals for that type of damascus?

Ric...
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[Mike L.]

Can't afford Damascus knives.


-Mike L.

 

[amacks]

I'm not much for stainless damascus alone in a blade, but I do like Damasteel and stainless damascus outside over a really good steel(440V).
Aaron(a half answer for now, more later)

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[Blues]

I like 1095/L6. It looks good and is functional too.

'Course, I like all the others too!

Blues

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[bald1]

I too like Blues find favor with 1095/L6 but don't sell 1018/O-1 short though. I know Tim Zowanda has written that this combination ends up with too little carbon after migration. But I have knives with this combination where the maker has taken special pains to control heat mitigating the criticisms Tim offers. A hunter made by Guy Heilscher in 1018/O-1 has an RC of 60-62 and cuts like the devil. No trade offs there

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Overall I guess I prefer random, raindrop, and ladder patterns the best.

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[This message has been edited by bald1 (edited 14 September 1999).]

 

[RMLamey]

As far as performance damascus has no edge on plain ole carbon steel, so i wont get into the performance differnces of variations in damascus (plus my hands on knowledge in damascus performance variations is to limited to form a supported position!!)

As far as looks- Rob Hudsons flame edge, persian style!

 

[RCC]

Hey Mike:

I agree with you that damascus is traditionally expensvie. BUT you will love to know that UAI Inc. has billets as low as $54.00 for 12" X 1-1/4" X 1/8". Pretty good I thought.

Check them out at http://uai.org/Damascus.html

The main page is www.uai.org

Regards,

Ric
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