{"product_id":"frostleaf-damascus-billet-bar","title":"Frostleaf Damascus Billet 14\" Handmade Feather Leaf Pattern","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeather or leaf pattern Damascus requires a distinct forging sequence where the smith manipulates the billet to create branching, vein-like lines resembling a leaf's structure once etched, a more intricate technique than standard straight-wave folding. Using 1095 and 15N20 steel layers gives this pattern strong visual contrast between light and dark bands once the leaf detail emerges. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrostleaf Damascus Billet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers this raw material directly to makers, continuing the tradition of every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeather pattern Damascus bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e built for genuine knife-making projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 14 inches in length, 1.5 inches in width, and 0.25 inches in thickness, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrostleaf Damascus Billet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers substantial raw material for a larger knife project. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraw Damascus steel stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is forged from 1095 and 15N20 high-carbon steel layers, finished with an etched and polished surface. This billet suits makers who want to draw out and shape their own custom blade from proven leaf-pattern steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrostleaf Damascus Billet Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleaf pattern billet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e carries a genuine feather or leaf Damascus pattern, visible clearly through the etched and polished finish. The 1095 and 15N20 layer combination gives makers a well-tested steel pairing known for strong pattern contrast once the blade is finished. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/bullet-bar\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eknife making steel blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e arrives ready to be drawn out into your own custom blade design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eetched damascus material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is intended for knife making, where the raw billet gets drawn out and shaped into a finished blade. Since this is raw forging material, handle it according to standard bladesmithing safety practices during heating and shaping. Store it in a dry place to prevent surface rust before your project begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.25 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feather\/leaf pattern Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel Composition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1095 and 15N20 high-carbon steel layers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Etched\/polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Knife making blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes feather pattern Damascus more complex than standard wave patterns? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt requires a distinct forging sequence creating branching, vein-like lines resembling a leaf's structure once etched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why combine 1095 and 15N20 steel for this billet? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pairing produces strong visual contrast between light and dark bands, well suited to revealing the leaf detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this billet pre-shaped into a blade? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo, it arrives as a raw bar, giving you full control over drawing it into your own custom knife design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is 14 inches enough for a larger knife project? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, this length offers substantial material for full-size blade builds, including larger hunting or Bowie-style knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the Frostleaf Damascus Billet good for gifting? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, it makes a thoughtful gift for knife makers who enjoy building their own custom blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46011859927100,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/0420\/6652\/files\/CA6EEC82-292E-456D-AF57-30A14274CD7A.jpg?v=1786839134","url":"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/products\/frostleaf-damascus-billet-bar","provider":"JW SteelCrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}