What to use to Bring out damascus pattern?

Bally555 · 27th September 2009, 02:10 PM

what is the best way of bringing out the pattern of a damscus blade?

ward · 27th September 2009, 03:33 PM

Different forms of damascus require different forms of salts or acids and in different concentrates. Ferric chloride is a popular salt that is used but anything from urine to ketshup is also used. I would suggest you search thru past post to see what has been discussed. There is no cut and dry answer.

Atlantia · 27th September 2009, 04:36 PM

What size is the blade, what condition is it in? We always like pictures

27th September 2009, 02:10 PM	#1
Bally555 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 17	What to use to Bring out damascus pattern? what is the best way of bringing out the pattern of a damscus blade?

27th September 2009, 03:33 PM	#2
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	Different forms of damascus require different forms of salts or acids and in different concentrates. Ferric chloride is a popular salt that is used but anything from urine to ketshup is also used. I would suggest you search thru past post to see what has been discussed. There is no cut and dry answer.

27th September 2009, 04:36 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	What size is the blade, what condition is it in? We always like pictures