R.C.Edmondson Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I have seen this word alot around damascus but I have never figured out what it is? Is it a way to make damascus, Thanks for the help Godbless,Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) Charlie: Actually it is a method of composite blade constuction, usually applied to Japanese blades. In the simplest definition it is a piece of hardenable (higher C steel) between two pieces of lower C or non-hardenable steel, in a "sandwhich" sort of arrangement. This is the most basic explanation, and there are variations on this.....the old "Morseth" blades out of Sweden used this method of lamination if my old memory serves... Hope this helps.. JPH Edited December 3, 2008 by JPH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 San Mai is Japanese, meaning: three (San) layers (Mai). Makes a pretty boring sandwich but works quite well for blades. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Richards Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Here is an example of San Mai, The outer layer is a combination of steels and nickle. Since nickle is not good to put on the edge I used it as an outer layer with a 1095 core. Some others are using 410SS for an outer layer and getting great results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.C.Edmondson Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 Thanks so much Mr. Richards for the pictures, Where can you buy nickle? Is it possible to find in junk yards? Again thanks for the help! Godbless,Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Richards Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Pure Nickle is getting pretty expensive and most scrap yards are selling it as fast as they get it in. The last place I was able to find some was thru Kelly Couples. Admiral steel was also selling a couple of different thicknesses. Be prepared to spend $50-$100/ pound though. If you find it cheaper please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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