StephanFowler
Well-Known Member
Made my first Damascus Piece
I have very intentionally avoided making damascus blades for the longest time because I really wanted to concentrate on design and fit/finish before going down the embellishment road
I just got my hydraulic forging press set up a couple weekends ago and decided to take the plunge and try one.
let me know what you think
7" Fighter blade
1084 / 15n20 High layer count blade (was supposed to be W's but I accidently turned the billet 90 degrees, whoops, I can ladder the rest of the billet an it will turn out fine)
Caramel Micarta Handle (cause I'm gonna BEAT this one up a lot testing it, didn't wanna waste premium materials)
SS double guard
VERY tapered blade, light and quick
Decent shot of the pattern, LOTS of Chatoyance (shimmer)
I have very intentionally avoided making damascus blades for the longest time because I really wanted to concentrate on design and fit/finish before going down the embellishment road
I just got my hydraulic forging press set up a couple weekends ago and decided to take the plunge and try one.
let me know what you think
7" Fighter blade
1084 / 15n20 High layer count blade (was supposed to be W's but I accidently turned the billet 90 degrees, whoops, I can ladder the rest of the billet an it will turn out fine)
Caramel Micarta Handle (cause I'm gonna BEAT this one up a lot testing it, didn't wanna waste premium materials)
SS double guard
VERY tapered blade, light and quick
Decent shot of the pattern, LOTS of Chatoyance (shimmer)