{"product_id":"stonebrand-damascus-billet-bar","title":"Stonebrand Damascus Billet Bar 10\" Handmade Mosaic Turtle Shell","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMosaic or cell pattern Damascus, sometimes called turtle shell Damascus, involves stacking and forging small steel pieces into a repeating cellular grid rather than folding one continuous billet, a technique that produces a distinctly geometric look once etched. This construction method takes noticeably more preparation than standard wave or ladder patterns, since each cell needs to align consistently across the finished bar. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/bullet-bar\/products\/custom-handmade-damascus-steel-10-blank-billet-blade-for-knife-making-de-46\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStonebrand Damascus Billet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers this intricate raw material, continuing the tradition of every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emosaic pattern damascus bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e built for genuine collector-grade 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 10 inches length, 1.5-inches width, and 0.25-inches thickness, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStonebrand Damascus Billet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers substantial raw material for a knife project. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eturtle shell damascus steel\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 a genuinely distinctive geometric pattern beyond standard wave Damascus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStonebrand Damascus Billet Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecell pattern billet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e carries a genuine mosaic or turtle shell Damascus pattern, visible clearly through the etched and polished finish. The 1095 and 15N20 layer combination gives makers a well-tested steel pairing that reveals the cellular grid pattern with strong contrast. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraw knife making material\u003c\/span\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\u003etextured damascus stock\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 10 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 Mosaic\/cell 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\u003ePattern Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Turtle shell\/mosaic Damascus\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: How is mosaic Damascus different from standard wave Damascus? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt involves stacking small steel pieces into a repeating cellular grid rather than folding one continuous billet, creating a geometric look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is the mosaic pattern called \"turtle shell\" Damascus? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe repeating cellular grid pattern visually resembles the segmented look of a turtle's shell once etched.\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: Does mosaic pattern take longer to forge than standard Damascus? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, it requires more preparation since each cell needs to align consistently across the finished bar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the Stonebrand 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 working with distinctive, complex patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46011880210492,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/0420\/6652\/files\/6D2367B0-48C3-4203-918D-F8D0F1784173.jpg?v=1786841393","url":"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/products\/stonebrand-damascus-billet-bar","provider":"JW SteelCrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}