Damascus: Internet Obsession

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura) 08/10/2019 at 23:49 • Filed to: None

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This is cool.

gettingoldercarguy > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 08/11/2019 at 00:13

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I wanted to comment on hokey Damascus claims, but this is awesome to watch.

jimz > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 08/11/2019 at 02:26

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unless it’s an old shotgun barrel, in which case you’d probably best not try to fire it.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > jimz 08/11/2019 at 08:05

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Snuze: Needs another Swede > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 08/11/2019 at 09:01

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They used to make damascused shotgun barrels for fancy high end shotguns. There is a myth that they are substantially less strong than conventional barrels. https://www.midwayusa.com/larrys-short-stories/damascus-barrels-rumors-and-facts/183

But did I mention they look gorgeous?

Snuze: Needs another Swede > jimz 08/11/2019 at 09:03

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https://www.midwayusa.com/larrys-short-stories/damascus-barrels-rumors-and-facts/183

As with any really old gun, you should have a qualified gunsmith inspect it before use, but it appears damascus guns aren't significantly less strong than conventional barrels. 

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 08/11/2019 at 09:25

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My uncle is an ABS Master Smith who apprenticed under Bill Moran, the father of modern Damascus steel. This is one of the blades he submitted to be judged by t he ABS council when he was applying to become a Master Smith.

This past winter I started going to work with him in the forge to learn about smithing. I haven’t done any damascus yet, but its something Id like to try.

hedbutter > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 08/11/2019 at 10:08

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I’m getting Damascus Steel in my wedding band! Example below (no inscription on mine, her ring is rose gold, so the middle band ties it together)

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Snuze: Needs another Swede 08/11/2019 at 10:36

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Gorgeous is an understatement.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Snuze: Needs another Swede 08/11/2019 at 11:46

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That is so freaking cool!

Snuze: Needs another Swede > hedbutter 08/11/2019 at 12:51

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That is gorgeous, and I love the rose gold stripe. That is a really thoughtful detail. 

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Snuze: Needs another Swede 08/11/2019 at 19:31

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Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Snuze: Needs another Swede 08/11/2019 at 19:32

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That knife is a work of art. I find the handle as fascinating as the blade.

hedbutter > Snuze: Needs another Swede 08/11/2019 at 20:48

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Yeah- we were shopping and they had one in stock that looked just like that and i instantly knew that was the one. The company (lashbrook) also makes all Damascus steel, but i’ve broken out to metals in the past so the jeweler recommended zirconium (as it is apparently very hypoallergenic).  

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > hedbutter 08/12/2019 at 00:02

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Beauty.