Stainless and Carbon Knifemaking steels 
    DAMASTEEL: Top-quality stainfree patterned bladesteel manufactured in Sweden using powder metallurgy technology. The controlled swirls and whirls of Swedish-made stainless Damasteel barstock patterns are available in many different patterns and a range of dimensions. Stainless Damascus is available for stock-removal method knife makers, bladesmiths and jewellers. 

    RWL34:  Swedish Martensitic stainless barstock, manufactured from RSP (Rapidly Solidified Powder) resulting in highest edge strength and fantastic finishes. Annealed for knifemaking. Manufactured in Sweden

    D2 CARBON STEEL  D2, the most popular carbon bladesteel favoured by discriminating custom knifemakers. German manufactured Werkstoff hot rolled and annealed AISI D2 with chemical analysis available. 
    In stock now.

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DAMASTEEL


Random patterns:  [Custom-made Damasteel knives for illustration courtesy of  full-time knifemaker David Brodziak (WA)]

  • Random: A randomly distributed pattern on the flat section, with  a laminated 'stripy' effect as material is ground deeper and contoured.  Available in black bar only 

  • RANDOM BLACK      7.0 x 30mm    $724.00/metre or pro-rata. Minimum cut $10-cms

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  • Vinland:
Vinland is a random type pattern, forged from bars of the concentric lamination  type and formed by randomly disrtibuted hammering during the forging process. Vinland characteristically has a  'heartwood' in the middle of the blade phase, and a 'fingerprint' in the blade tip area. Ground and black bars in stock.
VINLAND GROUND    3.2 x 32mm   $615.00/metre or pro-rata. Minimum cut $10-cms
VINLAND BLACK       5.0 x 30mm    $629.00/metre or pro-rata. Minimum cut $10-cms
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Twist Patterns ~ A  laminated billet is rolled to a round dimension. The bar is then twisted in a special process and forged flat. 
Available  in black or fine ground surface standard.
 

  • Twist: Two patterns develop as contours deepen: Cross-roads: a band of crosses follow the line where the grinding depth is deepest. Eyeline: a band of 'eyes' follow the line where the grinding depth is minimal. 
    TWIST GROUND     3.2 x 32 mm   $649.00/metre or pro-rata. Minimum cut $10-cms
    TWIST BLACK        4.0 x 26 mm    $482.00/metre or pro-rata. Minimum cut $10-cms
    TWIST BLACK        5.0 x 32 mm    $673.00/metre or pro-rata. Minimum cut $10-cms
    TWIST GROUND     3.2 x 26mm    $568.00/metre or pro-rata. Minimum cut $10-cms

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Coined Patterns ~ A laminated bar is coined with rifled or knotty tools during the forging operation or during hot rolling. This coining deforms the laminated layers into a damascene pattern. The coined surface is then machined flat.
 

  • Odin's Eye: Pattern coining on billets with concentric damascene layers gives 'eyes' in the center and wavy structure towards the edges.  Patterns are distinct closer  to a flat surface, with deeper contours reverting to a more stripy pattern.
    ODINS EYE  GROUND     3.2 x 32 mm   $764.00/metre or pro-rata. Minimum cut $10-cms
    ODINS EYE  GROUND     4.0 x 38 mm   $1027.00/metre or pro-rata. Minimum cut $10-cms
    ODINS EYE  GROUND    4.0 x 45 mm    $1182.00/metre or pro-rata. Minimum cut $10-cms
    ODINS EYE  GROUND    5.0 x 45 mm    $1399.00/metre or pro-rata. Minimum cut $10-cms

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  • Rose: Rose is pattern coined to a knotty surface.  After grinding, concentric rings are seen in the middle part. The pattern is more random-like towards the edge. Patterns are distinct and clear closer to a flat surface, with deeper contours reverting to a more stripy pattern. Ground bars in stock.
    ROSE GROUND     3.2 x 32 mm   $764.00/metre or pro-rata. Minimum cut $10-cms
    ROSE GROUND     4.0 x 38 mm   $1027.00/metre or pro-rata. Minimum cut $10-cms
    ROSE GROUND     4.0 x 45mm    $1174.00/metre or pro-rata. Minimum cut $10-cms

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  • GROSSENROSEN: 

  • GROSSENROSEN GROUND   3.2 x  32  $799.00/metre or pro-rata.  Minimum cut $10-cms
    GROSSENROSEN GROUND   4.0 x 38  $1088.00/metre or pro-rata. Minimum cut $10-cms
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Mosaic Patterns ~ a mosaic pattern in the cross section of a steel bar. 
The final patterns  are made by coining, cutting or twisting.
 

  • Ladder: A 'Bluetounge' mosaic bar coined in a ladder tool.  The pattern is best observed closer to the flat surface, becoming less pronounced as it  contours towards the cutting edge.

  • LADDER    3.2 x 32   $840.00/metre or pro-rate. Minimum cut $10-cms
    LADDER    4.0 x 38   $1088.00/metre or pro-rate. Minimum cut $10-cms
    LADDER    4.0 x 45   $1305.00/metre or pro-rate. Minimum cut $10-cms

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  • Heimskringla: A twisted mosaic bar. Like all twists, the mosaic pattern is best seen closer to the edge where the grinding contour is deeper.

  • HEIMSKRINGLA    3.2 x 32  $799.00/metre or pro-rate. Minimum cut $10-cms
    HEIMSKRINGLA    4.0 x 38  $1088.00/metre or pro-rate. Minimum cut $10-cms
    HEIMSKRINGLA    4.0 x 45  $1236.00/metre or pro-rate. Minimum cut $10-cms

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Forgable Stainless Damasteel for Bladesmiths - in round or flat bar
 
  • FORGE-ABLE   LAMINATED ROUND BAR  - 11 DIAM . 
    $325.00/metre or pro-rate. Minimum cut $10-cms
  • FORGE-ABLE  LAMINATED ROUND BAR   - 16 DIAM   
    $554.00/metre or pro-rate.  Minimum cut $10-cms
  • FORGE-ABLE  LAMINATED FLAT BAR   - 6.5 x 32mm     
    $570.00/metre or pro-rate.  Minimum cut $10-cms

  • Right: From top to bottom:
    1. Forged from twist round billet (bladesmith Joe Zemitis NSW)
    2. Round billet for bladesmiths
    3. Profiled full-tang knife blank  from annealed bar stock
    4. Flat bar for bladesmiths

Damasteel for bladesmiths and knife makers
Custom-made Damasteel cooks knife 
by Joe Zemitis (NSW)


 
Damasteel Handbook:
  • 92 pages of photos, illustrations and riveting text clearly describing the applications of Swedish Damasteel (stainless damascus steel), the powder metallurgy technology by which it is manufactured and the wonderful variety of intricate patterns available. 
  • Published by the producers of Damasteel, this reference book is a must for those with an interest in blended metals for cutlery, jewellery, firearms and furniture fittings.
  • $29.00 plus post

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    RWL-34 STAINLESS STEEL BAR STOCK 
    Top-quality Swedish Martensitic stainless barstock, solidified powder technology for highest edge strength and fantastic finishes.
    Annealed for knifemaking. Manufactured in Sweden 
    • Purchase the length you require
    • No cutting charge
    • Priced per metre but charged pro-rata length 
    • Dimensions given - thickness x width
    Dimensions Cost per metre
    2.0 x 38mm $89.00/m
    2.6 x 38mm
    (max 950mm bar length)
    $96.00/metre
    .950m length - $87.00
    3 x 38mm $100.00/metre
    3.0 x 50mm $127.00/metre
    4.0 x 38mm $129.00/metre
    5.2 x 40mm $165.00/metre
    6.0 x 50mm $219.00/metre
    7.0 x 50mm $249.00/metre

    RWL34
    TOP SHELF STAINLESS BLADESTEEL

     
     
     
    D2 - CARBON TOOL BLADESTEEL FOR KNIFEMAKERS
    In stock now for immediate delivery

    D2, the most popular carbon bladesteel favoured by discriminating custom knifemakers. 
    German manufactured Werkstoff hot rolled and annealed AISI D2 with chemical analysis available. 

    4 x 50mm    upto 1 metre in length     $89.00 per metre plus post

    Can be cut to required lengths and simply charged pro rata @ price/metre.

    Postage examples: 
    Far North Queensland:   1m length (uncut)  - $15.00 Aust Post parcel 
    1m (cut into 2 x 500mm pieces)  - $13.50 express (3 day) satchel)


     
     
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