Description

Damascus Bar (280×50×3–4 mm) – Floral Mosaic Pattern – 1095 & 15N20 – Knife Making Billet

Our Floral Mosaic Damascus Bar (280×50×3–4 mm) is hand-forged from high-carbon 1095 and nickel-rich 15N20 steel. Featuring approximately 800–1000 layers, this billet showcases intricately aligned floral mosaic motifs created through precision multi-core forging. Etched, annealed, and ready for fabrication, it delivers both decorative artistry and reliable blade performance.

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Floral Mosaic Damascus – Etched, Annealed & Ready for Forging or Stock Removal

This Damascus billet is fully annealed, making it easy to grind, forge, or machine. The Floral Mosaic pattern is achieved through controlled rotational alignment of stacked core billets, producing symmetrical grain blooms and petals after etching. Its high contrast and ornamental depth make it an exceptional choice for premium blades.

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Key Specifications

Material: High-Carbon 1095 & Nickel Alloy 15N20

Pattern: Floral Mosaic (acid-etched, hand-forged)

Layer Count: Approximately 800–1000 layers

Length: 280 mm

Width: 50 mm

Thickness Options: 3 mm (~350 g) | 4 mm (~460 g)

Condition: Annealed and un-tempered – ready to forge or grind

Estimated Hardness (after heat treatment): 58–60 HRC

Pattern Note: Produced via precision multi-core forging and rotational alignment, forming distinct floral mosaic motifs. Contrast may soften during forging; a quick re-etch will restore definition.

Dimensional Note: Slight variations may occur due to hand-forging.

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Use Case

Ideal for crafting premium custom blades, including:

• High-end custom knives
• Collector or presentation pieces
• Hunting and utility knives
• Professional kitchen or chef’s knives

The Floral Mosaic pattern merges decorative complexity with metallurgical strength, making it a preferred choice for functional showpieces and luxury knives.

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Heat Treatment Recommendation

To achieve optimal results from your 1095 × 15N20 Damascus:

1. Normalize: Heat to 870 °C (1600 °F), air cool 2–3 times
2. Austenitize: Heat to ~800 °C (1475 °F)
3. Quench: Warm oil (~60 °C / 140 °F)
4. Temper: 200–205 °C (390–400 °F) for two 1-hour cycles

The result is a balanced hardness of 58–60 HRC, offering strong edge retention and toughness.

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Custom Sizes Available

Need a specific mosaic orientation or unique billet dimensions? We offer made-to-order Damascus billets tailored to your required size, pattern alignment, and application.

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Pricing

Quantity	Price (USD each)
1 pc	$95
3 pcs	$90 each
5 pcs +	$80 each