STIA

Damascus
Steel I

Damascus Steel I

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of damascus steel and learn how to create unique blades with your own hands. In this 18-hour basic course, which is open to everyone and requires no special skills or prior knowledge, you will acquire the theoretical and practical skills to make your own damascus steel artifact.

Overview

TYPE

basic course

LEVEL EXPERIENCE

PRINCIPANTS

duratION

18 ORE

DATE COURSE

November 28-29-30, 2025

number of participants

Min 6, Max 10

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

variable cost depending on the materials chosen

BASIC COURSE

300€ (excluding materials)

Goals

Theory

  • Damascus steel definition, uses in history and current
  • Tempering steels and data sheets

Course sponsored by the Italian Association of Cutlery Manufacturers.

Practice

  • Preparation of a billet
  • Use of a forging press and dies
  • Exercises to determine the temperatures of a billet
  • Boiling, forging and main machining (ladder and rain drop)

F.A.Q.S.

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