Damascus Steel Mod

[CosmicCatalyst]

I work with high end chef knives a lot at work and home, and have always loved the look of damascus steel. I have a collection of handmade knives from a workshop in Japan and a few of them are damascus type steel. It is not the old way of making damascus the the new billet welded method. I was thinking about seeing if they could actually smith a mod for me with their damascus method I'm used to. Maybe some kind of mech mod or an rba or even a drip tip. The damascus is so stunning to look at on my knives and it is a pleasure to work with. The only thing I am worried about is if there would be any reactions from the metal and eliquids. The description for the metal on my damascus knives is -" VG-10 Damascus RB knives are forged with 116 layers of high carbon stainless steel in the Damascus tradition with a marbled "Suminigashi" pattern" I'll attach a pic so you can see why I want it so bad.

 

[bender817]

That's an incedible idea. I think something that unique and handcrafted would be costly if not priceless. If you make it happen, I want to see it.

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[Jonathan Tittle]

It'd definitely make for a nice mech mod. I don't think PG/VG would be much of a worry as it tends to run off metals, though the Nicotine may be an issue since it's what causes the oxidation of e-liquids. In most cases, wiping down such a mod with oil and keeping it clean would prolong it's life and given the potential price of such, I'm sure the owner would take good care of it .

 

[Jay-dub]

I clicked here because I thought there was one. Now I'm just sad.

 

[CosmicCatalyst]

It's going to be hard to see if I can get it done. I think if I were to present schematics with precise measurements my case might be more worthy. It's going to take a lot of labor and I'd like to keep it under $300. I'm trying to think of what would be the easiest thing to make. Something that's a solid piece without any threading and 0-minimal curves that would be the actual damascus part. Maybe something similar to an REO Grand or some kind of box mod.

 

[bender817]

I think you should find good dimensions for a 26650 mechanical mod with one solid cylinder and make it work with nemesis magnets for the switch. Just a thought.

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[CosmicCatalyst]

Just sent them an email about this. I gave them rough specs for a box type mod. I left it open for them to help me lay down some plans to meet what I desire and what they can do to honor themselves crafting this for me. These guys have been making knives for a lot of years in Japan and I don't want to disrespect them by asking for something very outside of what they are known for. I also added an idea of me sending them an actual mod for them to use for specs. Once I hear back from them hopefully we can get something more solid on what kind of design it will be. I'm getting anxious about it already. I would really love for them to be able to make it for me. I can see many hours of daydreaming about my dream mod ahead.

 

[bender817]

Check this out. This is cool but bap said it was a composite metal that is soft enough to turn on a wood lathe. Its nothing like the chefs knife in the op, but its a nice looking feaux damascus mod.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=11660269

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[stevegmu]

$300 won't even buy the machining labor it would take for a 1-off mod...

 

[CosmicCatalyst]

Check this out. This is cool but bap said it was a composite metal that is soft enough to turn on a wood lathe. Its nothing like the chefs knife in the op, but its a nice looking feaux damascus mod.

Pictures of your setup t1 - Page 2447

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I found the original thread for the guy who made those. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modder-accessories-supplier-forum/349949-damascus-mokume-gane-pattern-mechanical-mod.html
They sure are beautiful, not exactly what I was looking for but if the price tag of the custom one I'm looking for is too much I'll have to get in contact with this man. He uses a bunch of different colored billets for a range of color in the damascus mods. I believe they may still be in stock. I was lurking around and found the place where you can purchase them. The "Flair" Damascus & Mokume Gane pattern mechanical mod Not bad at all costing around $250-300. Exactly in my ideal price range.