Damascus Steel Blank, 25mm Square, 4mm Thick, Forged from 1095 & 15N20 Steel

A workable billet of genuine pattern-welded Damascus steel, forged from alternating layers of 1095 and 15N20 steel. This combination of high-carbon and nickel-alloy steels creates the distinctive light and dark patterns when etched.

Each 25mm square blank is supplied in an annealed, pre-etched state, making it ready for immediate shaping, drilling, or grinding. After working the piece to your desired form, it will require a final heat treatment (hardening and tempering) and a re-etching to fully reveal the pattern's depth and contrast.

Use this billet to craft bespoke items such as ring cores, cuff-links, small knife bolsters, guards, or decorative inlays for wood and metalwork projects.

Specifications

Before you order

Age 18+ only. By placing this order you confirm you are 18 or over. The courier will request photo ID at delivery and return the parcel if no eligible adult is available.

Carrying in public. Under section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (with equivalents in Scotland and Northern Ireland), it is an offence to have any bladed or sharply pointed article in a public place without good reason or lawful authority. Carry your purchase only when transporting it directly to and from a workplace, workshop, fieldcraft course, hunting estate, or other lawful use.

Use. This is a sharp working tool, not a weapon. Cut away from the body, keep fingers behind the edge, sheathe before storing, and keep out of reach of children.

Care. Wipe dry after every use and apply a thin film of mineral or camellia oil to prevent rust — high-carbon and Damascus steels will spot or patina if left damp.

Shipping. UK addresses only. Signature and photo ID required at delivery. We cannot ship to PO Boxes, parcel lockers, or addresses outside the UK.

Liability. Toolsmith Ltd accepts no responsibility for injury, damage, or legal consequences arising from the misuse, unlawful possession, or unlawful use of any tool sold on this site. The buyer is solely responsible for lawful and safe use. Full terms in our knives & axes guide.

• Forged from high-carbon 1095 and nickel-alloy 15N20 steels.
• Measures approximately 25 x 25 mm with a thickness of 4 mm.
• Supplied annealed for straightforward drilling, grinding, and shaping.
• Pre-etched to reveal the distinctive layered pattern of the steel.
• Requires final hardening, tempering, and etching after shaping.