Are cold shuts repairable and does anyone have examples?

A. G. Maisey · 1st September 2024, 01:24 PM

The first piece of damascus I made was so full of flaws & I was so determined to have a perfect damascus blade that my intended 12 inch Bowie finished up as a paper knife.

I am of the opinion that the most common cause of the flaw that we call a "cold shut" is either too much flux or an inadequately prepared surface.

I know of no way to repair these flaws in the forge, but sometimes limited success can be achieved with a gas or electric weld. But after using modern welding on the flaw, it is still quite obvious, maybe more so.

1st September 2024, 01:24 PM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,887	The first piece of damascus I made was so full of flaws & I was so determined to have a perfect damascus blade that my intended 12 inch Bowie finished up as a paper knife. I am of the opinion that the most common cause of the flaw that we call a "cold shut" is either too much flux or an inadequately prepared surface. I know of no way to repair these flaws in the forge, but sometimes limited success can be achieved with a gas or electric weld. But after using modern welding on the flaw, it is still quite obvious, maybe more so.