Awrksmokey

The pics:

I have recently found a lot of cable, and because cable etched like snake skin I thought I could make a snake. But, I do not want to put any galvanized or coated stuff in a forge so I am wondering whether there is a way to tell if the cable is galvanized or not. 

Thanks,

Awrkiron

that is a beautiful axe, sir. I love the charred handle!

i did not realize san mai looked like that! thank you Mr. sells.

11 hours ago, Aaron Gouge said:

Thanks for the insight Awrkiron. I apreaceate the input.

     I will be using Bolivia Vera wood for the scales. I have seen some picks of copper pins that look really good in the Damascus bolsters. It is still a option. The silver or steel look... something that might blend in more with the Damascus. What kind of metal would  I be looking for the pins to be made of??

i think sterling silver or stainless steel.

Impressive, sir! that handle looks like Alec steele's bowie handle. is that a hamon?Beautiful.

how would one go about creating the 'ouch twist'?

if you are using a dark wood or brown scales for the handle, probably copper or bronze. brass could work too. if you want it to look more sort of steely, silver or steel would look nice. hope i helped.

what kind of damascus is it, sir?

dang, ok. thanks sir

I have this question;

what is the farthest extent possible to anneal a piece of steel? would that change the steel's composition? would it make a see-able (visible would be the word) difference, I am very new here and to blacksmithing. feelable difference?

thanks so much,

awrkiron