Ozbow

I have always wanted to have a go at making Damascus.
A while ago I got some 12mm wire rope so I thought I'd have a bash.
I made a forge with besser blocks and made a burner and belted out this little blade. Now to do the grind and heat treat.
The blade is only 1.5" long and if it breaks all good it's a learning curve.
Woodie

That's it Woodie get in there and have a go.

Yes, as said every new step is a learning curve.

Well done.

Will be watching out the pattern outcome as it appears in the grind.

Looking forward to seeing the finished blade mate

Looks like a good start Woodie, should make a nice little caping knife. What will you etch it with to bring out the pattern?

I made some ferric chloride, hydrochloric acid fine steel wool and hydrogen peroxide.
I glued it into a small file handle this afternoon so photos tomorrow.

Here are the photos of the knife. This shows how big it is. and the etch.

The knife is a thing of beauty

Very nice result woodie.

I had a bit more fun with the forge turning a roller bearing into a blade.
The roller was 35mm long by 15mm dia one end 17mm dia the other.
the total length of the blade is 110mm with a thickness of 5mm.
I now have to dress the blade and finish it off.

I look forward to seeing this one finished Ron.

Jeff

Thinking how it will go. I will keep you informed

good one ,be good to see when its finished

Hi all, here is the finished roller knife, well just some hand finishing to do.
I even had a go at making micarta between the horn and brass. Still a bit rough but it's all a learning curve.

Looks like you are learning a lot and enjoying it Ron.

Jeff

nice work Woodie, that looks great!

Very Cool, Blacksmithing really intrigues me, wish I did not live in a Unit Complex and had reasonable neighbor's. When you think about it if you have some proficiency at Blacksmithing you can make your own Tools to make your own Knives/Broadheads, cooking utencils etc to process your own Game Meat etc etc. Loving your work Woodie !

regards Perry

Thanks, I am not that good at it I am like most of us trad lovers have to have a go and see where it takes us.
It is just fun to change scrap into something new. And try and keep the old ways alive.

The roller knife looks great woodie, very practical reuse of bearing elements.