Inox (Stainless) Damascus steel manufactured from a combination of N690 and 440C stainless steels. Excellent corrosion resistance while maintaining an excellent cutting edge. Compared to other stainless Damascus steels it has an easier heat treatment.
Pattern:
Small Rose
Suggested Heat Treatment:
Heat to 1070C – Hold for 6 minutes
Oil Quench (Suggested oil is Rye 32)
Temper for two hours at 170C for 60-62HRc or
Temper for two hours at 200C for 58-60HRc
Etching Information:
For Bright Contrast:
Finish up to a 2000 grit
Acid treatment for 6 minutes at 45C (Suggested acid is Sulfuric)
Neutralise in Sodium Bicarbonate
To finish 1000, 2000, 3000 grit followed by a final polish
For Contrast:
Finish to a 3000 grit.
Acid treatment for 3 minutes at 55C (Suggested acid is Sulfuric)
Neutralise in Sodium Bicarbonate
Supplied Surface Ground in 4mm x 35mm x 320mm Annealed with No Etch