Chad Nichols Damascus
Cheetah
- Carbon
- 12"x2"x.16" (approximate)
High Carbon
To heat treat High Carbon steel take it up to 1500F then oil quench . If you do not have an oven take it up till it is no longer magnetic then quench in oil. Temper 2 times at 375F 2 hours each.
Etching Instructions
To etch High Carbon w/ nickel and Stainless mix equal parts Ferric Chloride and white vinegar . Etching time varies depending on maker. To etch High carbon and 15N20 steel mix 1 part Ferric Chloride to 4 parts distilled water
NOTE: Picture may be stainless or carbon damascus. The pattern will be similar.
Making Damascus is not an exact science and occasionally, there may be an inclusion of slag. If you can't work around it, we'll replace it. It's the nature of damascus that every piece is unique and each pattern picture is meant to be representative and not exactly what you will receive. The thicknesses are approximate. They may vary by a few thousands. We try to list the thinnest dimension. (You can always thin out material but you can't add on to it.)
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