D20 Die 18 mm - Damascus Steel MINT/New / Hand Forged Steel / Damascus Steel / Game Dice / Larp / Gamer Gift

These dice are hand-forged from our own Damascus Steel,

ITEM DESCRIPTION
Dice Heavy Metal Dice d20 - Damascus Steel (MINT/New)

Manufacturer: Level Up Dice
Product Line: Heavy Metal Dice

Product Description:

Damascus steel was a type of steel used for manufacturing sword blades in the Near East made with wootz steel. This metal is characterized by distinctive patterns of banding and mottling reminiscent of flowing water. It's reputed to be tough, resistant to shattering, and capable of being honed to a sharp, resilient edge.


Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is MINT/New. Our grading system is listed below for your perusal.

HEAT TREATMENT:: Excellent heat treatment to blade | OIL QUENCHED

Scores a 58 HRC on the Rockwell Scale - This metal is tough and ready for work. Creating Damascus steel is still unknown to this day. The process has been lost for the past 500 years. Today, we fold several different plates of steel together, and dip them in Ferric Chloride which eats away the metals at different rates to show the Damascus pattern.
Do not store the blade in its leather sheath for long periods, as leather can trap moisture and cause rust. Use a separate, dry storage box for long-term storage.
How to Care for Damascus Blades

HOW IT'S MADE

Damascus patterns are made by forging or "folding" stainless steels and softer high carbon steel. To bring out the pattern, the blades are placed in an "acid bath." During this process, the more corrosive high-carbon steel is eaten away, leaving behind unique patterns. We then “seal” the blades using a museum-grade wax coating.


4 DAMASCUS CARE TIPS

Keep Damascus clean and free of moisture. Damascus blades will require more attention, since the higher carbon metals that help create the pattern present a higher risk of corrosion. We recommend cleaning the blade after it has come into contact with moisture and especially acidic materials like apples, steak, or fingers.
Spot clean rust. If your knife is in a humid environment, it will rust. The best way to quickly address rust is to spot clean your blade with Soft Scrub and a q-tip when you first see it appear. If you can see pitting on the blade, it is especially important to keep those spots clean so that more material is not removed.
Protect the pattern. Apply a small amount of WD-40 or a quality oil when the blade is completely dry to help protect against fading and moisture. Our Damascus is chemically bonded with stainless steel and several different softer metals, so there is no need to worry about chipping or flaking, but the pattern may still wear over time from regular use.
Maintain the edge. Damascus will maintain its edge for quite a while, but it will dull faster than our standard S35VN blade. We recommend maintaining the edge with the Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker.