Forging 45 layer Twist Damascus from 1080 and 15n20

Forging 45 layer Twist Damascus from 1080 and 15n20
In this video I forge out 15 layers of damascus steel. Then I cut and stack it to make 45 layers. I forge weld it and give it a few twist for a cool twist pattern. Then etch it in Ferric Chloride to reveal the pattern.
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[@synicyst9925]

That twist really takes a lot of effort.

[@JPsBladeworks]

This was months ago and it still haunts me to this day lol I need a sturdier set up for twisting

[@BertchCustomKnives]

Ive never thought about using my hardy to hold my steel while i twist it. My anvil is mounted securely to the floor so it should work. At least im gonna give it a try. Thanks for the idea.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Good luck

[@JosePerez-ff6lb]

You should make a kukri

[@JPsBladeworks]

Soon grasshopper soon

[@ronaldwells4427]

Did you flux the individual pieces, or just use acetone to clean, etc?

[@JPsBladeworks]

Both. Prep is the most important thing.

[@JosePerez-ff6lb]

What that a bucket with water at the end?

[@JPsBladeworks]

You gotta clean the oxidation off the metal to see the pattern

[@JosePerez-ff6lb]

@@JPsBladeworks was it just water