Damascus Steel Billet 160×30×3mm – DIY Knife Making Blank

Damascus Steel Billet – Premium Patterned Forging Blank for DIY Blade Making

Craft the blade you've always envisioned with this high-quality Damascus steel billet. Measuring 160 × 30 × 3mm, this forged steel blank is vacuum cryogenically heat-treated to HRC 58° ± 1, delivering exceptional density, toughness, and edge-holding performance. Whether you're a seasoned bladesmith or a passionate DIY hobbyist, this billet gives you the raw material to create stunning, long-lasting cutting tools from scratch.

Made in Mainland China.

Why Choose This Damascus Steel Billet?

• Premium Patterned Damascus Steel – Available in 8 striking pattern variants: Feather, Dot, Paddy, Bubble, Peacock Feather, Keel, Nebula, and Button.
• Vacuum Cryogenic Heat Treatment – Enhances structural integrity, toughness, and long-term sharpness retention.
• Flat Ground & Pre-Pickled Surface – Ready for grinding and shaping; simply re-pickle after forming or opening the bevel.
• High-Density Forged Clamp Steel – Greater material density means a harder-wearing blade with extended usable life.
• DIY-Friendly Blank – Works with standard angle grinders and bench grinders for at-home crafting.

Product Specifications

• Material: Damascus Pattern Steel, HRC 58° ± 1
• Dimensions: 160 × 30 × 3mm (approx. 6.3 × 1.2 × 0.1 in)
• Weight: 125g (approx. 4.4 oz)
• Surface: Flat ground and simple pickling applied; additional pickling recommended after molding
• Pattern Options: Feather / Dot / Paddy / Bubble / Peacock Feather / Keel / Nebula / Button

Important Notes

• Due to the hand-forging and cutting process, size tolerance is ±1–3mm and thickness tolerance is ±0.1–0.2mm.
• Pattern texture and thickness may vary between both sides due to the nature of forged Damascus steel — this is a characteristic of all patterned steel blanks.
• Minor stress deformation from heat treatment is normal and can be corrected by straightening with a hammer, thanks to the blank's high toughness.
• A grinder or angle grinder is required for shaping; these tools are not included.

Package Contents

• 1 × Damascus Steel Billet (160 × 30 × 3mm)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What Damascus steel patterns are available for this 160×30×3mm billet?

A: This Damascus steel billet is available in 8 unique pattern options: Feather, Dot, Paddy, Bubble, Peacock Feather, Keel, Nebula, and Button. Each pattern is formed during the forging process, giving every billet a one-of-a-kind appearance.

Q: What tools do I need to shape this Damascus steel billet into a blade?

A: You will need basic bladesmithing tools such as an angle grinder or bench grinder to shape and bevel the billet. Additional pickling solution is recommended after forming the blade edge. The billet arrives flat-ground and pre-pickled, so it's ready to work with right out of the package.

Q: Is the size of the Damascus billet exact?

A: Due to the hand-forging and manual cutting process inherent to Damascus steel production, there is a size tolerance of ±1–3mm and a thickness tolerance of ±0.1–0.2mm. This is standard for all forged patterned steel blanks.

Q: What is the hardness rating of this Damascus steel billet?

A: This billet is heat-treated to HRC 58° ± 1, making it an excellent choice for producing sharp, durable cutting tools with superior edge retention.

Production & Packaging Notice

To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.