Description
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Master Smith Greg Neely gave a demonstration on the techniques for finishing Damascus steel at Haywood Community College in Clyde, North Carolina during the March 2012 Smoky Mountain Symposium which was presented by the American Bladesmith Society. His demonstration was filmed and this DVD contains the following chapters:
1. Introduction
2. Acid and Corrosive Damascus Etchants
3. Damascus Finishing Procedures
4. Initial Sandpaper Finishing Steps
5. Sanding Finale – Finishing Papers
6. Polishing Step Using Cosmetic Pads
7. Illustrating Chatoyance
8. Remarks and Thoughts on Finishing Damascus steel
