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