Coppermascus, what is it? Where did it come from? Chances are you have heard about coppermascus by now if you are interested in Knife collecting or knife making and selling. If you haven't heard about it yet, well now you have. This is a brief blog explaining what this amazing metal is and why its so awesome.
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Damascus steel knives
If you are into knives, chances are you have heard about Damascus steel at some point. In case you haven't, here is a quick rundown of what it is,
In its simplest form, Damascus steel is two types of steel forge welded together and then folded repeatedly to create a "swirl" of different steel. The steel is then etched in acid to make the famous Damascus patterns.
You can read more about this process here. Making Damascus steel
If you have read any of my other blogs or seen my Instagram page @backyard-blades8, you have seen Damascus steel knives for sale everywhere. It is certainly a favorite for my customers. People love the unique patterns involved with this steel. Each billet is very different from the last. Damascus even has different styles to further the uniqueness of your custom fixed blade knife.
The actual properties of this steel are interesting. The chemistry and the pros and cons are debatable and could have their own blog post, but I'll leave it at that for now.
Copper Damascus
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Copper Damascus has recently surfaced in the knife community, Particularly with Damascus steel kitchen knives. If you are anything like me, you will probably find yourself staring at these pictures for hours. This steel is absolutely phenomenal.
Right away, I need to credit Coy Baker with Backerforge for inventing this design. You can read more about his process on his website linked above. He successfully developed the process of forging copper to carbon steel to create what you see above.
Why Copper?
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For many reasons, copper is an excellent metal to have in a knife. One of the best reasons is that it is spring tempered. This is great because it allows the blade to flex without bending.
Copper is also naturally corrosion resistant, so it helps the blade stay sharper longer.
Copper is also naturally antibacterial making it a great kitchen knife. It will aid in the reduction of cross-contamination in food.
The right knife makes all the difference
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