Damascus Chef Knife

Pattern welded kitchen knife

Posted by Glittering Edge

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on the 2nd January 2017, I decided I needed a challenge to see what level my bladesmithing skills were at. After 20+ hours (2 solid days work) this is the result I got, which I'm rather proud of.

Made from a billet of 75Ni8 and EN42j steels (6 layers, alternating) I firewelded them together in the forge, folded a couple of times, twisted and then added some wrought iron to the outer faces and forged it into shape of a small gyuto style knife. I have decided to make the blade as a long overdue Thank-you gift for a couple of friends who live overseas.

I'm happy to answer your questions and help dispel any myths or misinformation that may present itself,

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You Will Need (10 things)

  • Carbon Steel
  • Ball pien Hammer
  • forge
  • Oil (vegetable, ground Nut or Parks)
  • Linisher or angle Grinder
  • Sandpaper 120, 240, 320, 400, 600, 800, 1000 grit
  • ferric chloride
  • Borax (flux)
  • Wire Brush
  • Welder