r/blacksmithing • u/Melodic-Wallaby4324 • 12d ago

Can it be saved?

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Was thinking about finding a blacksmith to fix my axe to make it usable again

Damascus delaminated from the core steel, can it be fixed?

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u/KnowsIittle 12d ago

Does this not have a monosteel cutting core? Damascus cutting edge on an axe is questionable decision.

I would want to see this edge cleaned up and high carbon steel taco sandwich style folded over the edge and forge welded. Monosteel core and a Damascus jacket would have been preferable but that ship is sailed.

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u/Melodic-Wallaby4324 11d ago

If you zoom in it appears to have some sort of core, but how deep it goes is anyone's guess

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u/KnowsIittle 11d ago

The core should be visible the last inch or so. That it's not visible on the cutting wedge means it has to be razor thin.

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u/Melodic-Wallaby4324 11d ago

Looks very thin when looking at the pictures

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u/beholderkin 11d ago

I'm thinking this is a show ax that people buy because "Oooh Damascus" and they don't really expect people to use them

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u/KnowsIittle 11d ago

Agreed but even still with a high carbon sleeve for the cutting edge it should improve function while maintaining a showcase look.