Do you want to forge or create your own Damascus steel and are looking for the right steel, such as manganese steel or nickel steel? We offer selected carbon steel for Damascus forging here, which is suitable for forge welding to produce Damascus steel.
Carbon steel (C-steel) is not stainless but provides excellent sharpness for knives, making it suitable as monosteel for knife making.
The great advantage of carbon steel for knives: most of these steel types can be sharpened, ground, and worked very easily. Heat treatment and forgeability are also significantly simpler than with high-alloy steels. Carbon steel blades require special care and attention. They should be thoroughly washed and dried after use. For longer storage, it is advisable to lightly oil the blade.
Carbon steel damascus stands out with its typical contrast in various patterns created by elaborate craftsmanship. Often, the decorative aspect is paramount, so steel types that produce particularly high contrast are preferred.
The selection of the right steel types is crucial for the contrast and functionality of damascus steel. Depending on the application, different steel combinations are suitable. Here is our list of steels suitable for damascus:
