Damascus Bar (280×50×3.4 mm) – River of Fire Pattern – 1095 & 15N20 – Knife Making Billet
Etched River of Fire Design – Annealed – Forging-Ready Stock
Key Specifications
Material: High Carbon Tool Steel 1095 & Nickel-Based Alloy 15N20
Pattern: River of Fire (acid-finished visual texture)
Layer Count: Around 200 layers (hand-forged process)
Length: 280 mm
Width: 50 mm
Thickness: 3.4 mm
Approx. Weight: ~374 g (minor variance expected)
Condition: Annealed and non-tempered – suitable for both forging and grinding
Hardness: Determined after final heat treatment – generally reaches 58–60 HRC
Note: As each billet is handmade, dimensions and weight may slightly vary
Etch Note: Forging may reduce visible contrast – post-forging re-etching advised
Use Cases
Recommended for creating:
- Outdoor and survival knives
- Compact culinary knives
- Bushcraft or camp knives
- Bespoke blades and artistic forging pieces
Heat Treatment Recommendation
For best metallurgical results:
1. Normalize before hardening
2. Harden using an oil quench
3. Temper at 400°F (204°C) for 2–3 cycles
This enhances toughness and ensures reliable edge retention.
Custom Sizes Available
Need something different? We offer custom-made billets forged to fit your required specs.
Contact us with your design needs to get started.