{"product_id":"vegas-forge-damascus-stainless","title":"Vegas Forge Damascus -STAINLESS","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are happy to announce our partnership with Vegas Forge. Vegas Forge produces high quality carbon or stainless damascus. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"archive-description taxonomy-archive-description taxonomy-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"archive-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003carticle aria-label=\"How do I heat-treat my carbon Damascus after purchase?\" class=\"post-446 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-faq entry accordion-container accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"accordion-header accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"entry-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do I heat-treat my carbon Damascus after purchase?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin with your Damascus product wrapped as tightly as possible in .002 SST foil. Use double folds on all sides to ensure a tight seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat your furnace to austenitizing temperature – 1,475 degrees Fahrenheit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace your wrapped piece in the furnace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow your furnace to cycle back up to austenitizing temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak your piece for a maximum of 5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuench in oil until it stops smoking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemper twice at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for an hour each time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle aria-label=\"How do I heat-treat my stainless Damascus after purchase?\" class=\"post-444 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-faq entry accordion-container accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"accordion-header accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"entry-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do I heat-treat my stainless Damascus after purchase?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin with your Damascus product wrapped as tightly as possible in .002 SST foil. Use double folds on all sides to ensure a tight seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat your furnace to austenitizing temperature – 1,925 degrees Fahrenheit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace your wrapped piece in the furnace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow your furnace to cycle back up to austenitizing temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak your piece for 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuench in oil until it stops smoking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemper twice at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for an hour each time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor advanced cryo hardening, quench in liquid nitrogen for 4 hours, then re-temper once at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.knifenetwork.com\/forum\/showthread.php?t=23873\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFor more information on cryo treatment, read through this forum thread\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle aria-label=\"What’s the proper technique for etching Damascus?\" class=\"post-442 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-faq entry accordion-container accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"accordion-header accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"entry-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat’s the proper technique for etching Damascus?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you’re etching Damascus, always be sure to wear appropriate safety gear like eye protection and gloves. For detailed instructions for etching Damascus, use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vegasforge.com\/general\/etch-stainless-damascus\/\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e. The basic process is as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter heat treating, bring your Damascus to a 400 to 600 grit finish. This prepares your steel for an even etch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce your Damascus is sanded to the correct grit, thoroughly wash it with alcohol and pat dry with a clean rag. Don’t touch it with your hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you’re using ferric chloride, dilute your acid with distilled water. Muriatic acid needs no dilution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm your acid to room temperature. To warm your acid more quickly, the best method is to place the container of acid into a large bowl of warm water. Never put acid in the microwave!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang your Damascus piece in the warm acid so that it hangs freely and doesn’t touch the sides or bottom of the container. Keep it submerged for 10 to 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the Damascus from the acid and dip it in a bath of baking soda and distilled water to neutralize the acid. Wash your piece with alcohol and pat it dry with a clean rag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you want a deeper etch, repeat steps 5 and 6.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolish, and enjoy!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle aria-label=\"How do I remove spots on my Damascus after I’ve already etched it?\" class=\"post-440 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-faq entry accordion-container accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"accordion-header accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"entry-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do I remove spots on my Damascus after I’ve already etched it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the question above for some tips on how to prevent spots. If you’ve already done your etch and want to remove spots, very lightly sand your piece with 500 grit sandpaper until the surface is smooth, then re-etch using muriatic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle aria-label=\"Why am I getting little spots on my Damascus after etching?\" class=\"post-438 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-faq entry accordion-container accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"accordion-header accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"entry-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy am I getting little spots on my Damascus after etching?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a few reasons you might see spots on your Damascus after etching. Let’s troubleshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your Damascus was ground too fast, it may have gotten too hot and the pores in the metal may have closed, which prevents the acid from penetrating correctly. This is most common on thin blades, like kitchen knives, and the best way to prevent it from happening is to take your time and dunk the blade frequently in water while you’re grinding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing anything other than distilled water to dilute ferric chloride often causes spots and problems. Be sure you’re using distilled water, and that it’s less than a year old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your acid has expired, it may not etch correctly. Check the dates on your ferric chloride and muriatic acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your metal wasn’t clean enough before submerging it in acid, the acid can’t etch it properly. Solvents, mineral spirits, and acetone all leave residue behind, so your best bet for cleaning is to always use alcohol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSanding with too high a grit or polishing the metal before etching will close the pores in the metal and prevent the etch from working correctly. Ideally, you should use 400 to 600 grit sandpaper, and never use a buffer before etching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle aria-label=\"Do you offer a stainless Damascus that doesn’t require heat treatment?\" class=\"post-436 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-faq entry accordion-container accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"accordion-header accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"entry-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat will my Damascus pattern look like after I’ve ground and cut it? Won’t it change?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle aria-label=\"What will my Damascus pattern look like after I’ve ground and cut it? Won’t it change?\" class=\"post-432 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-faq entry accordion-container accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"accordion-header accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of our beautiful Damascus patterns has its own unique characteristics that are revealed when you grind and cut. A couple of our patterns don’t change at all, and others will change dramatically as you work. When you understand how your pattern looks when cut, you can really create a unique piece of art from your raw billet or rod. We love helping makers nail down their designs, so\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vegasforge.com\/contact-us\"\u003ecall or email us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith specific questions about your patterns. To see examples of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vegasforge.com\/damascus-patterns-worked-up\"\u003efinished products by Damascus pattern, visit our blog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle aria-label=\"Do I need to run my mill or lathe slower than normal to avoid delamination?\" class=\"post-430 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-faq entry accordion-container accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"accordion-header accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"entry-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs your Damascus hardened or annealed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle aria-label=\"Is your Damascus hardened or annealed?\" class=\"post-428 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-faq entry accordion-container accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"accordion-header accordion-default-colors\"\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully anneal each piece of Damascus before it’s sent to you. This step is often overlooked, but annealing softens the steel for easier working. If you would like your Damascus hardened to a certain rockwell hardness, let us know and we can put you in contact with one of our professional heat treat vendors. We’ll ship your Damascus directly to them for hardening before it makes its way to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Vegas Forge","offers":[{"title":"A: Basket Weave .158\" x 2 1\/8\" x 16\"","offer_id":39294807605282,"sku":"","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"B: Basket Weave .158\" x 2 1\/8\" x 16\"","offer_id":39294807638050,"sku":"","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"C: RazorWIRE .166\" x 1 1\/2\" x 10\"","offer_id":39294807703586,"sku":"","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"D: WASPHEAD .177\" x 2 1\/8 x 10\"","offer_id":39294807736354,"sku":"","price":322.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"E: DOT MATRIX .188\" x 2\" x  12\"","offer_id":51184974856503,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/0308\/9472\/products\/image_206f16a0-dbd6-4770-8b5f-fb8c23dc7ddc.jpg?v=1785354363","url":"https:\/\/pupsknife.com\/products\/vegas-forge-damascus-stainless","provider":"Pops Knife Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}