Making Feather Damascus hand forged

Forging feather Damascus from start to finish at Burning Stables Forge. Feather pattern steel is one of the most technical and visually striking forms of Damascus, and getting it right requires careful billet prep, precise grinding, and controlled forging.

I start by stacking and welding high-carbon steel layers, drawing out the billet, and preparing it for the cut-and-restack process that creates the feather effect. From there, I show how I manipulate the pattern, refine the billet, and clean up the steel before moving toward final shaping.

This isn’t just about making something pretty — it’s about understanding how steel moves, how patterns develop, and how small decisions in the forge can completely change the final result.

Whether you’re a fellow bladesmith, a maker, or just curious about how Damascus steel is made, this is a behind-the-scenes look at the skill, trial, and craftsmanship that goes into every billet.

If you enjoy knife making, forging, or metalworking content, be sure to like, subscribe, and follow along as I continue to experiment with different Damascus techniques and hand-forged blades at Burning Stables.


Burning Stables Knife Co.
Hand-forged blades | High-carbon steel | Traditional techniques

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