Yes. We offer twisted Damascus rods, raindrop billets, ladder billet, typhoon billets, and random billets in 304/316 stainless, which doesn’t require heat treatment.
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Are delaminations and voids normal for Damascus steel?
Yes and No. It’s a common misconception that working with Damascus means that you’re just going to have to accept a certain amount of imperfections. Truth is there is just a bunch of cheap, poorly made damascus out there that’s giving the good stuff a bad reputation. Damascus takes a lot of attention to do […]
Does the Damascus pattern change as I grind into it?
There are a few factors that determine if and how much a pattern will change when ground or machined. First is how aggressive your angles and cuts are. For example the bevel on a kitchen knife is much less than the angle of the bevel on a hunting knife. This means that the pattern will […]
Do I need to run my mill or lathe slower than normal to avoid delamination?
This really depends on where you’re purchasing your Damascus and Mokume-Gane. In our opinion, you shouldn’t have to worry about the material ripping apart and potentially damaging your machine, or, worse, causing injury. When Damascus is made correctly, the layers fuse and cannot be torn apart. While it’s always possible for a smith to have […]
Is your Damascus hardened or annealed?
We carefully anneal each piece of Damascus before it’s sent to you. This step is often overlooked, but annealing softens the steel for easier working. If you would like your Damascus hardened to a certain rockwell hardness, let us know and we can put you in contact with one of our professional heat treat vendors. […]
What’s the average wait time for an order?
The average wait time for most orders is 2 to 3 weeks. Your wait will vary depending on the size of your order and our current workload. For more specific wait time estimates, call our office.
What’s the correct technique for finishing Mokume-Gane?
There is no “correct” way to finish mokume because there are many different ways you can finish this material. We recommend starting by using a 800-1000 grit grind belt for a final finish, though you can choose to go higher. For a mirror-shiny finish, use a soft buffing compound after grinding. You can also buff […]
What is Mokume-Gane?
Mokume Gane, is an ancient Japanese technique. This technique involves layering different alloys and manipulating them to create a distinct wood grain-like pattern. We specialize in adapting this traditional craft for modern applications, producing materials that are highly sought after in luxury goods such as custom knives, jewelry, and fine art pieces. Our expertise in […]
What types and combinations of steel do you offer?
We use different types of steel for each Damascus pattern. Stainless Damascus is made of either AEB-L and 302, 440 C and CPM 155 or 304/316. Carbon Damascus, we use either 0-1 and nickel, 1075 and nickel, or 3V and CPM-154. Mokume-Gane, we use a blend of copper, nickel-silver, and brass. Damtanium (titanium damascus) we […]
Do you make damascus for firearms manufacturers?
Yes! We forge Damascus blocks that can be used for all types of firearms and gun components, including AR-15 lowers. We don’t offer firearm components in our online store, so please call for more information.