The knife will be large and thick. Like the Bowie knife Rambo uses in Rambo III. It doesn't need to be flexible or to hold the edge very well. But i need it to be exceptionally strong material and to stop corrosion at least decently. Is Damascus Steel good?Thank you, in advance.
If it does not could desire to hold an part o.k. then 440 stainless could be your appropriate guess. I want severe carbon steel. yet they require alot of cleansing and oiling or they're going to rust.
Damascus steel is the poorest quality. The laminations separate under stress. Centuries ago the only way to get steel bars was to make it up by hammering wires together in a series of welds. The welds usually were porous and the steel would fail. The pattern of the welds is attractive to some people. An old file has good hard steel and wiill make up into a knife if it is annealed to make it easier to shape and cut. The hardness can be restored by tempering. Treating with oil is the cure to prevent rust.
