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Bertie Rietveld made his first successful piece of Damascus by hand in 1991
It was designed by knifemaker Mareko Maumasi to provide maximum value and efficiency as it minimizes tool changes
the VG-10 stainless steel blade features a full-flat grind for low-friction edge geometry that further accentuates the advantages of its Wharncliffe design
80 and 120 grits
Mareko Flat platen
W2 4ft bars Ultra Bertie Rietveld made his firstA tool steel, W2 is a water quenching steel not often seen in the United States. Available through New Jersey Steel Baron, LLC, W2 produces an excellent hamon. Many sword makers and larger blades are made using W 2. It is a very malleable steel, easy to work with and forge. Chemistry Certification Certification: C . 916 Si . 296 Mn . 215 P . 0050 S . 0020 Cr . 069 Ni . 042 Mo . 008 V . 165 W . 005 Cu . 047 Sn . 0060 Al . 006 Annealed Structure: 98%