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Unread 07-07-2011, 06:51 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by Milton Starr View Post
Also I thought damascus was a type of metal not a finish so how do they bring it back out?
Damascus is a process of forging multiple steels/iron together. the finish depends on the metals involved and the chemical process used. the different metals will take the finish differently. I'd show ya but mine isn't done yet.



some samples

http://damascus-barrels.com/Image_barrels.html
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