I have no idea on hours as i work on several at one time,Plus i spend time on a couple folders in between time
Depends on how many "folds" you make while making the Damascus Steel, and if you put "Twists" in as well. It isn't a simple process.....
They are beutiful quality knives, however they are "Pattern Welded Steel" knives. Nobody makes true "Damascus" steel
Being overly technical on a subject can sometimes be appreciated, but the term "Damascus" has become a general term for the process of layering steels, much like the process of creating "Wootz". For those who wish to remain purists, that is fine, but the commonly held term of "Damascus" isn't going to change with arguments over historical purity.
I am sure, that many, if not MOST ABS Master BladeSmiths would disagree with you ... @califdude... One of my neighbors makes some of the Best, of that breed, of Alaskan Choppers. .....
I would suggest people should Google " what is Damascus steel" and do some studying on their own. You will see pattern welded is not Damascus. I will concede that today the term Damascus steel is used interchangeably with "Pattern Welded Steel" and people think they are the same. Look it up for yourself. Good conversation.
Yup, I agree it is an interesting factoid, but calling it "pattern welded steel" is commonly regarded as ridiculous definition for what is popularly referred to as Damascus. Right or wrong to the historical purists, it is called Damascus and that's all there is to it. There are quite a few knife makers here at the Survival Monkey.
The true test of a Damascus blade, was the manner in which it was sold. It often had small hooks on tip and pommel to be locked together.( These were filed off later.) It was the proof of the flexibility of the blade. (iirc) Damascus Steel - Materials Engineering, Purdue University The Key Role of Impurities in Ancient Damascus Steel Blades
