BladeDamast INOX - Rose

Stainless BladeDamast INOX damascus steel in the "Rose" pattern.

Properties

• High edge retention & wear resistance
• Good contrast
• Good polishability
• High hardness

Chemical composition analysis

C: 0,77% | Cr: 14,5% | Mo: 0,6% | Si: 0,35% | W: 0,15% | P: 0,03% | S: 0,004%

Our "BladeDamast INOX steel" heat treatment recommendation:
Hardening:

• Oxidation protection required
• Hardening temperature: 1050°C - 1070°C
• Quenching medium: air / alternatively oil
• Cryo treatment: optional, but beneficial
• Tempering: 170°C - 205°C
• Achievable hardness: 59 - 62 HRC

Annealing: Hold for 2 hours at 800°C, then cool slowly

Etching recommendation

This steel can be etched with ~30% sulfuric acid or ~33% hydrochloric acid.
Sulfuric acid works best if the blade is sanded only up to max grit 2000.
For hydrochloric acid, you can polish the blade to a high gloss beforehand for a good result. 

Depending on preference, you can gently polish again after etching or finish with fine sandpaper.

Finish
rolled & annealed