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DiamondG Knives

07-18-2005, 11:52 AM

Im thinking on a San Mai chefs blade. Was going to try a 52100 core with a mild steel exterior.

I have never made a "mild steel" damascus, only 10 series steels with 15N20, and 5160.

My question is, would plain old 12-14 guage sheet steel work for a mild steel? Or would I be better off using cold rolled barstock? I plan on mixing this with nickle sheet.

Is there a concern with delamination with a mild and a high carbon due to their reacting diffrently to the quench?

Thanks in advance

God Bless

Mike

Jeff Pringle

07-19-2005, 09:55 AM

Plain old sheet would work, i.e. weld up alright - but since it's usually A36 you don't know what you're getting. I stopped using it 'cause it often looks crappy after the etch - blotchy, or grainy, inconsistant - CR looks better and is made from better steel.
I don't think you'll run into delamination problems in the quench.


The Knife Network Forums : Knife Making Discussions > Custom Knife Discussion Boards > Knife Making Discussions > The Damascus Forum > Mild steel / Low Carbon mix PDA View Full Version : Mild steel / Low Carbon mix DiamondG Knives 07-18-2005, 11:52 AM Im thinking on a San Mai chefs blade. Was going to try a 52100 core with a mild steel exterior. I have never made a "mild steel" damascus, only 10 series steels with 15N20, and 5160. My question is, would plain old 12-14 guage sheet steel work for a mild steel? Or would I be better off using cold rolled barstock? I plan on mixing this with nickle sheet. Is there a concern with delamination with a mild and a high carbon due to their reacting diffrently to the quench? Thanks in advance God Bless Mike Jeff Pringle 07-19-2005, 09:55 AM Plain old sheet would work, i.e. weld up alright - but since it's usually A36 you don't know what you're getting. I stopped using it 'cause it often looks crappy after the etch - blotchy, or grainy, inconsistant - CR looks better and is made from better steel. I don't think you'll run into delamination problems in the quench.