Damascus Bar (280×50×3–4 mm) – Basket Weave Pattern – 1080 & 15N20 – Knife Making Billet

$ 95

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Length	Width	Thickness	Price	Quantity
280 mm	50 mm	3 mm	$ 95
280 mm	50 mm	4 mm	$ 95

Etched New Basket Weave Pattern – Annealed – Ready for Forging or Stock Removal

Key Specifications

Material: High-Carbon 1080 & Nickel Alloy 15N20
Pattern: Basket Weave (deep-etched, hand-forged)
Layer Count: Approximately 500–600 layers
Length: 280 mm
Width: 50 mm
Thickness Options: 3 mm (~350 g) | 4 mm (~460 g)
Condition: Annealed and un-tempered – ready to shape or grind
Estimated Hardness (after heat treatment): 58–60 HRC
Pattern Note: The Basket Weave pattern is created using alternating twisted and compressed layers, producing a distinctive woven appearance with refined contrast.
Dimensional Note: Hand-forged billets may exhibit ±1–2 mm dimensional variation or minor weight deviation.

Use Case

Ideal for knife makers crafting:

High-end hunting knives
Kitchen and chef’s knives
Utility or EDC blades
Custom collectibles and presentation-grade knives

The Basket Weave pattern offers a sophisticated, interlaced texture — perfect for blades that demand both premium craftsmanship and artistic flair.

Heat Treatment Recommendation

For optimal results with 1080 × 15N20 Damascus:

Normalize: Heat to ~870 °C (1600 °F); air cool 2–3 times.
Austenitize: Heat to ~800 °C (1475 °F).
Quench: Warm oil quench (~60 °C / 140 °F).
Temper: Two cycles at 200–205 °C (390–400 °F) for one hour each.

This heat-treat schedule provides a balanced hardness of ~58–60 HRC, blending strong edge retention with dependable toughness.

Custom Sizes & Orders

If you need specific measurements or pattern adjustments, we can forge this Basket Weave Damascus billet to your custom dimensions. Contact us for personalized billet options.

Pricing

1 pc: $95
3 pcs: $90 each
5 pcs+: $80 each