Is this blade pattern welded damascus or something even better?

katana · 8th December 2006, 02:26 PM

Thanks Greg,
I have heard of shear steel...but never knew it could have such interesting patterns.....another lesson learned

Regards David

mross · 8th December 2006, 04:27 PM

I don't have any references with me to help so I'm going from memory. It does not resemble any pattern welding I have seen. I would think a fake damasc pattern, such as a acid etch. Just a guess. If I get a chance I try and find some references this weekend.

katana · 8th December 2006, 05:03 PM

Thanks Mross,
the pattern...as you mentioned.... is 'unusual' ...I will be very interested in the references you mentioned.

Regards David

mross · 11th December 2006, 04:34 PM

The two I was thinking about where Manfred Sachse "Damascus Steel" and L.S. Figiel "On Damascus Steel". In particular Sachse pg 180 plate 316. It could be either, while odd for pattern welding, it could be done. If it's wootz and the pattern does look similiar to some wootz, the grain seems too large/crude. Have you posted it on Sword Forum? Rich Furrer/Kevin Cashen are on that list and the knows their stuff. Also if you can on Don Fogg's site you will find some of the best pattern welders and makers around. It could be shear steel. It is definitly cool to look at though. Thanks for sharing. If you post it else where and get a more definitive answer please share.

katana · 11th December 2006, 04:37 PM

Hi Mross,
thankyou for your help and advice

Regards David

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8th December 2006, 02:26 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Thanks Greg, I have heard of shear steel...but never knew it could have such interesting patterns.....another lesson learned Regards David

8th December 2006, 04:27 PM	#2
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	I don't have any references with me to help so I'm going from memory. It does not resemble any pattern welding I have seen. I would think a fake damasc pattern, such as a acid etch. Just a guess. If I get a chance I try and find some references this weekend.

8th December 2006, 05:03 PM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Thanks Mross, the pattern...as you mentioned.... is 'unusual' ...I will be very interested in the references you mentioned. Regards David

11th December 2006, 04:34 PM	#4
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	The two I was thinking about where Manfred Sachse "Damascus Steel" and L.S. Figiel "On Damascus Steel". In particular Sachse pg 180 plate 316. It could be either, while odd for pattern welding, it could be done. If it's wootz and the pattern does look similiar to some wootz, the grain seems too large/crude. Have you posted it on Sword Forum? Rich Furrer/Kevin Cashen are on that list and the knows their stuff. Also if you can on Don Fogg's site you will find some of the best pattern welders and makers around. It could be shear steel. It is definitly cool to look at though. Thanks for sharing. If you post it else where and get a more definitive answer please share.

11th December 2006, 04:37 PM	#5
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Mross, thankyou for your help and advice Regards David