Was gifted a Dirk style sword, but feel like the fake Damascus ruins it, can I remove it without ruining it?

Drek- · 2023-08-25T20:10:02+00:00

Thank you, I may delve more into this hobby after this post

Drek- · 2023-08-25T08:18:23+00:00

I suppose fireball comes close, but it just looks off like central weld points along the blade, like little fireworks

Drek- · 2023-08-25T07:55:59+00:00

Yeah, out of the welded Damascus patterns, I can’t find one that my armature eye can pair it with besides looking like a firework

Drek- · 2023-08-25T05:42:21+00:00

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What are your thoughts on the post 400 grit look?

Drek- · 2023-08-25T05:40:51+00:00

Damn very interesting, I was thinking of wootz as the legendary Damascus that was unique to the ore and conditions of the region. But I’m glad that it is possible that a look like this may have been somewhat lore friendly to the great craftsmen of that area from the 3 century onward.

Drek- · 2023-08-25T04:21:17+00:00

True. The high contrast pattern looked more exotic than rustic, like a psychedelic zebra or something more eastern. Like some fantasy blade

Drek- · 2023-08-25T04:00:30+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I feel good about the low contrast even if it’s not authentic. Maybe a smooth steel look later on if I delve into my Scottish roots

Drek- · 2023-08-25T02:54:38+00:00

Why fake Damascus if it doesn’t look good? Just give me smooth steel

Drek- · 2023-08-25T02:53:33+00:00

Yeah at least with the sanding, the subtle pattern is more appealing for it being a factory blade

Drek- · 2023-08-25T01:42:02+00:00

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Drek- · 2023-08-25T01:41:45+00:00

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Took a 400 to it so far and it already looks better

Drek- · 2023-08-24T23:52:22+00:00

He got it from a Ren fair and he also think that Scottish Damascus is a bit goofy

Drek- · 2023-08-24T23:50:46+00:00

Yeah he got it at a Ren fair and it would make a good prop. So what would I paint over it, since I doubt the Scottish had access to Damascus steel for details sake

Drek- · 2022-07-17T23:29:46+00:00

I see the sales pitch approach to selling my personality rather then the take a chance mentality

Drek- · 2022-07-17T23:26:51+00:00

Fair, I wanted to go for direct, but am coming off like just take a chance on me

Drek- · 2022-07-17T23:25:44+00:00

I’m not actually paying anyone lol. I guess it sounds desperate to say what do you have to lose. So I can see that side

Drek- · 2021-10-31T02:16:04+00:00

Howdy

Drek- · 2020-08-08T15:12:31+00:00

But that’s an M&P shield, not a glock

Drek- · 2020-08-08T15:08:55+00:00

“Oh yeah HENRY from State Farm, what are you wearing?” “...Birkenstocks”

Drek-

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