Description

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

Our Basket Weave Damascus Billet (280×50×3–4 mm) is a hand-forged bar crafted from high-carbon 1095 and nickel-rich 15N20 steel. Built from approximately 800–1000 layers, it features a complex interlaced weave pattern created through precise twisting and pressing techniques. Fully etched, annealed, and ready for forging or stock-removal knife making, this billet offers both exceptional performance and a distinctly artistic appearance.

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

This Basket Weave Damascus Billet is fully annealed for easy grinding, machining, or forging. The interlocking weave structure creates bold visual depth and contrast, making it ideal for makers seeking a highly detailed, handcrafted look. Each billet displays unique grain movement and alternating light–dark lines created by the 1095 × 15N20 layer structure.

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Key Specifications

Material: High-Carbon 1095 & Nickel Alloy 15N20
Pattern: Basket Weave (deep-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 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.

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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.

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Heat Treatment Recommendation

For optimal results with 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 quench (~60 °C / 140 °F).

4. 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.

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Custom Sizes Available

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.

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Pricing

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