lab Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 9 3/4'' OA , 5 1/14''blade, deer antler handle. 44 layers L6 & band saw blade twisted 1 time. Alum. guard. Want do more twists next time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM454 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Good looking knife all together. Keep in mind when twisting, you have to keep the billet very hot. Just takes some time to twist it tight from one end to the other. Depending on the size of the billet it could take up to 4 or 5 heats to keep it from splitting or delaminating. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Yates Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Very sweet knife well done . Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lab Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 thanks for the advice, i'll keep it in mind on the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 It seems to me that almost every piece of damascus I make is a learning experience, and that's maybe why it's so seductive. Nice job on the blade Lab. You're hooked now! You might consider not mixing aluminum with steel...galvanic corrosion. It probably isn't a big deal though. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-hr Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Nice blade.. You said it was L-6 and bandsaw blade.. I thought those were mostly the same thing. What's the dark material? Are you holding out on us?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 some band saw is 10 series... I wonder how so many say they got L6 when new stock of L6 isnt readily available in blade sizes. smallest Timken sells is 3/8 thick and Crucible only sells in rounds. I would like to buy in 1/8 x 1 inch flats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lab Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 i use ind. saw blades 24'' dia. 5/32' thick. i was told it was L6 don't know for sure but it is tuff and takes agood edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantofolder Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I think it looks nice just the way it is.....great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Steve, Out here in the wild west, many sawmills use use band saw blades made from Uddeholm steel in Sweden. I don't know the composition of the steel, but we just call it L6. If it looks like L6, acts like L6, it must be L6. :) Seriously, these used blades come available when the carbide tips can no longer be sharpened, and, they are scrapped. I have a friend who scored approx (2) 40' blades and cut them up to 4' sections that are slightly less than 1/8th thick. Stacked on a 4x4' pallet, they were about 18"high. Made my mouth water. Fortunately he's a good friend... john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeshow Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Lab great knife I personally like the lower fold count for the dramatic pattern. As to the mystery steel band saw blades. If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and swims like a duck its got to be really great with fried rice and baby corn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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