Damascus Magic Wicked Edged

[willis68]

 

Edited May 13, 2016 by willis68

[jhc77]

That's really nice. Hate to waste that edge opening mail in my case. I didn't realize you would get that finish off of that type of material. I'm far from a metallurgy student.

[Links2k]

I can't get the video to play.

[willis68]

I can't get the video to play.

Refresh your browser a time or two and it will

[peejman]

That's really nice. Hate to waste that edge opening mail in my case. I didn't realize you would get that finish off of that type of material. I'm far from a metallurgy student.

 

 

You can polish damascus steel just like (most) any other steel.  You can see the pattern in damascus steel because the steel has been etched with an acid.  Before it's etched, it looks like any other steel.  The acid turns the different constituents of the damascus steel black at different rates, so when the acid is applied for a set amount of time, some parts turn dark black and some not so much.   

 

When he's sharpening the knife, he's literally polishing away the etched surface.  The layer on the outside with the visible pattern is typically very thin.   If you were to use a damascus knife a lot, you can literally wear away the pattern on the outside.  But all you have to do is etch it again and it'll come right back. 

[willis68]

You can polish damascus steel just like (most) any other steel.  You can see the pattern in damascus steel because the steel has been etched with an acid.  Before it's etched, it looks like any other steel.  The acid turns the different constituents of the damascus steel black at different rates, so when the acid is applied for a set amount of time, some parts turn dark black and some not so much.   
 
When he's sharpening the knife, he's literally polishing away the etched surface.  The layer on the outside with the visible pattern is typically very thin.   If you were to use a damascus knife a lot, you can literally wear away the pattern on the outside.  But all you have to do is etch it again and it'll come right back.

Very well stated

[jhc77]

You can polish damascus steel just like (most) any other steel. You can see the pattern in damascus steel because the steel has been etched with an acid. Before it's etched, it looks like any other steel. The acid turns the different constituents of the damascus steel black at different rates, so when the acid is applied for a set amount of time, some parts turn dark black and some not so much.

When he's sharpening the knife, he's literally polishing away the etched surface. The layer on the outside with the visible pattern is typically very thin. If you were to use a damascus knife a lot, you can literally wear away the pattern on the outside. But all you have to do is etch it again and it'll come right back.

Thanks. Silly me thought it was somehow "folded" during the cooling process, like layers.
Carry on

[diamondback]

I am really into knives and like the wicked edge, but damn are they expensive.

[Trekbike]

I am really into knives and like the wicked edge, but damn are they expensive.

Pay Willis to sharpen them for you with his. :) His prices are reasonable.

[peejman]

Thanks. Silly me thought it was somehow "folded" during the cooling process, like layers.
Carry on

It is. Two (or more) types of metal are forge welded together, flattened, and folded many, many times to create the layers. The layers become so thin you can't see them, and the two metals are basically the same color anyway. The layers are there, they're just not visible until the metal is etched.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XBAST6i4gdc Edited May 4, 2016 by peejman

[willis68]

I am really into knives and like the wicked edge, but damn are they expensive.

Yes they are, I have a lot of money into this system, I will do an amazing job on your knife

[Chucktshoes]

Ok, you've sold me on it. [emoji38] payment sent for my TGO (non-Damascus) Magic.

[diamondback]

Yes they are, I have a lot of money into this system, I will do an amazing job on your knife

How much is sharpening and shipping

[Danger Rane]

Looks badass, definitely doesn't take away from the look of the Damascus.

[willis68]

How much is sharpening and shipping

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/96275-knife-sharpening-and-mirror-finish-edges-pricing/

[Grand Torino]

Beautiful blade....scary edge. ;)

[willis68]

One thing for sure, I am thinking of buying stock in Band Aids, I average one a week with knives this sharp

Seriously I barely touch the blades and cut the crap out of my fingers, no wonder Clay names it Wicked!