DSC® carbon Damascus Billets
Experience the superior craftsmanship of DSC® Carbon Damascus Steel, the ultimate choice for knife and jewelry artisans who demand the best for their creations. Our hand-forged, high-carbon, non-stainless Damascus steel is available in a stunning array of patterns: ladder (band), wave (herringbone), ferus, raindrop (small roses), large pyramids, leopard, twist (torsion), random (wild).
Fabricated using an advanced weld bonding process, DSC® Carbon Damascus Steel boasts exceptional purity and resistance to heat-induced warping. With a hardness of up to 62 HRC and remarkable ductility, this steel delivers outstanding cutting capabilities for your custom blades.
Each 160-layer billet arrives in a soft-annealed state, un-etched, and precision flat-ground, ensuring optimal performance and seamless customization. Enhance your knife and jewelry creations with the unparalleled quality and visual appeal of DSC® Carbon Damascus Steel. There are over 50 dimensions available, including round, square, and flat stock.
These billets are forged from 1.2842 / 1.2767 by BALBACHDAMAST® in Germany.
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Unit Conversion
- 20x2mm
- 0.787402 x 0.0787402 inches
- 20x3mm
- 0.787402 x 0.11811 inches
- 20x4mm
- 0.787402 x 0.15748 inches
- 25x2mm
- 0.984252 x 0.0787402 inches
- 25x3mm
- 0.984252 x 0.11811 inches
- 30x2mm
- 1.1811 x 0.07874 inches
- 30x3mm
- 1.1811 x 0.11811 inches
- 30x4mm
- 1.1811 x 0.15748 inches
- 30x10mm
- 0.1811 x 0.39370 inches
- 30x15mm
- 0.1811 x 0.590551 inches
- 30x20mm
- 0.1811 x 0.787402 inches
- 35x2mm
- 1.3779 x 0.07874 inches
- 35x3mm
- 1.37795 x 0.11811 inches
- 35x4mm
- 1.37795 x 0.15748 inches
- 35x5mm
- 1.37795 x 0.19685 inches
- 40x3mm
- 1.5748 x 0.11811 inches
- 40x4mm
- 1.5748 x 0.15748 inches
- 40x5mm
- 1.5748 x 0.19685 inches
- 40x6mm
- 1.5748 x 0.23622 inches
- 45x3mm
- 1.77165 x 0.11811 inches
- 45x4mm
- 1.77165 x 0.15748 inches
- 45x5mm
- 1.77165 x 0.19685 inches
- 45x6mm
- 1.77165 x 0.23622 inches
- 45x8mm
- 1.77165 x 0.31496 inches
- 50x2.5mm
- 1.9685 x 0.0984252 inches
- 50x3mm
- 1.9685 x 0.11811 inches
- 50x4mm
- 1.9685 x 0.15748 inches
- 50x5mm
- 1.9685 x 0.19685 inches
- 50x6mm
- 1.9685 x 0.23622 inches
- 50x8mm
- 1.9685 x 0.314961 inches
- 50x10mm
- 1.9685 x 0.393701 inches
- 50x15mm
- 1.9685 x 0.590551 inches
- 50x20mm
- 1.9685 x 0.787402 inches
- 55x2.5mm
- 2.16535 x 0.0984252 inches
- 55x3mm
- 2.16535 x 0.11811 inches
- 55x4mm
- 2.16535 x 0.15748 inches
- 55x5mm
- 2.16535 x 0.19685 inches
- 55x6mm
- 2.16535 x 0.23622 inches
- 60x2.5mm
- 2.3622 x 0.0984252 inches
- 60x4mm
- 2.3622 x 0.15748 inches
- 60x5mm
- 2.3622 x 0.19685 inches
- 60x6mm
- 2.3622 x 0.23622 inches
- 60x8mm
- 2.3622 x 0.314961 inches
- 60x10mm
- 2.3622 x 0.393701 inches
- 20mm Diameter (Round)
- 0.7874-inch Diameter
- 25mm Diameter (Round)
- 0.984252-inch Diameter
- 30mm Diameter (Round)
- 1.1811-inch Diameter
- 35mm Diameter (Round)
- 1.37795-inch Diameter
- 25x25mm (Square)
- 0.984252 x 0.984252 inches
- 30x30mm (Square)
- 1.1811 x 1.1811 inches
- 20x2mm
Hardening / Tempering / Annealing
Hardening:
- Heat the steel in the furnace to 1544°F (840°C) for a holding time of 4 minutes.
- Rapidly quench in oil.
- Deep freezing after hardening is optional but recommended.
Tempering:
To convert the steel structure into tempered martensite and adjust its hardness after hardening, perform tempering for at least 2 hours.
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Temper for 2 hours at 356°F (180°C) to achieve a hardness of 62 HRC.
Annealing:
To prevent cracks or breaks in DSC carbon after hot working, follow this soft annealing process:
- Heat the material in an oven to 1328°F (720°C)
- Maintain a holding time of 2 hours at 1328°F (720°C)
- Maintain a holding time of 2 hours at 1202°F (650°C)
- Cool the material slowly in a furnace
- Remove it from the furnace when the temperature is below 570°F (300°C).
Etching
Bringing Damascus Steel to a Finish:
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Sand the hardened Damascus steel to a 400-grit finish, or up to 1200-grit depending on preference, and give it a hand satin finish. Do not buff the steel after sanding.
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Wash the steel and dry it with a clean cloth. Clean the steel of any residue using denatured alcohol. Avoid using acetone.
Etching:
- Observe safety precautions and warnings for handling acid and wear protective gear.
- For carbon steels, dilute ferric acid with distilled water at a 50/50 ratio and heat the solution to 122°F (50°C) in a water bath.
- Five or more, shorter etches are recommended. Brushing the steel with an old toothbrush during each etch will produce an even result.
Final Steps:
- After etching, neutralize the steel thoroughly with bicarbonate soda to prevent further corrosion.
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