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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: skullworks on March 07, 2008, 02:31:00 PM

Title: Blade billet material
Post by: skullworks on March 07, 2008, 02:31:00 PM

I see material for blades, both carbon and damascus that you can buy by the bar from place such as Jantz and others. Can you just cut your shape, grind edges and profiles and then heat treat? Kind of like you would do with a saw blade or something?

Title: Re: Blade billet material
Post by: OconeeDan on March 07, 2008, 02:59:00 PM

Yes, but you'll have to etch the damascus when you are done grinding.  They will probably send you instructions on etching when you order some, if you ask.
Dan

Title: Re: Blade billet material
Post by: Leftieshot on March 07, 2008, 06:51:00 PM

Skull, thats how I make mine.  I use carbon steel, not damascus.  Try it man!