Coloring Damascus knives: How is it made?
Do you know that program? How is it done? They need a continuum of those things for the knife industry. On a daily basis here at Blade HQ, we scratch our heads when we see the incoming products and ask ourselves: "How did they do it?" One of those cases is Damascus. We have some answers about this, but before we dive into the colors, it is important to understand a little about how Handmade Damascus Steel Folding Pocket Knife steel is made: In short, several common steels are welded and attached to a metal handle. The artisan throws the material of the bar in a forge for a while, then removes them and begins to mix the steels by means of a hydraulic hammer or a forging press. You can watch this video to get a better idea of the process: But what about Damascus steel colors? Particularly, how does the Damascus family create patterns and designs in their ridiculously wild personalized damask knives? It was surprisingly difficult to find something about how Damasc...