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  1. 06-18-2009, 07:32 PM #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Blue View Post
    With a little of the right stuff, you could have both alloy banding and show a hardening line. A little more right stuff before grinding and the alloy banding will show a manipulated pattern too. A lot of work, but it would be cool.

    Ok, OK, I will stop by your shop again soon and learn some more!

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    Quote Originally Posted by randydance062449 View Post
    Ok, OK, I will stop by your shop again soon and learn some more!

    Thanks Mike (again!),
    HEY!.....count me in on that!

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    Maybe time for another Minnesota gathering...
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    Quote Originally Posted by randydance062449 View Post
    OK, now I know what your referring to. Yes, 1095 can be differentially hardened and W2 steel shows it even better. When you said alloy banding I thought you were referring to something like Wootz steel. I do plan on doing some differentially hardened blades in the near future. That will be interesting to see what is required to show the banding. I believe a mirror or near mirror polish is out of the question. Perhaps a 1000 grit finish?
    Actually I was referring to the Wootz 'look' but as Mike said you can have both. I accidentally discovered it polishing a Tanto in 5160. Took a lot of repeats with the vinegar to finally get the hamon to pop but noticed the 'Wootzy' effect as a bonus. And I did take it to a mirror polish but maybe 1000 grit would work better. I don't know but I do know repolishing with the japanese fingerstones subdued everything... a lot. Horses for courses I guess.
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