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Title: Damascus steel for knives?
Post by: Don Armstrong on June 10, 2011, 01:15:00 PM

I am thinking of buying a knife for a hunting knife. I only have about 5 now  :)  . I was wondering what are the advantages to damascus steel over other steels. I want a knife that is fairly rust resistence but holding an edge is the main thing. Thanks, Don

Title: Re: Damascus steel for knives?
Post by: Doug Campbell on June 10, 2011, 02:19:00 PM

Damascus steel wont neccesarily cut a bit better than a well made carbon steel knife but it sure does look cooler...  ;)  

Pretty much any carbon steel will rust but under normal use with a little care there is no reason for it to be a problem. If you are around salt water a lot of some kind of other "harsh" environment you should maybe consider stainless of which I no next to nothing.

Doug

Title: Re: Damascus steel for knives?
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on June 10, 2011, 02:33:00 PM

Modern damascus steel is no better or worse than a mono steel blade.  Figure out a price range and buy from a good bladesmith.