Making damascus or "pattern-welded" steel is one of the more interesting challenges in knifemaking. This video is the first in a multi-part series in which swordsmith Walter Sorrells shows the methods he uses to forge-weld Damascus steel. The video focuses on the materials, tools and skills involved in forge-welding the initial billet. The second installment of the series will focus on developing basic patterns like ladder damascus. Appreciate the videos? Please show your support to Walter: http://www.patreon.com/WalterSorrells PLUS - Every click helps! Walter's Amazon Influencer Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/waltersorrells AND FREE PDF - Five Killer Tips & Tools: https://waltersorrellsblades.mykajabi.com/pl/2147606980 MORE AT: Web: http://www.waltersorrellsblades.com/ Instagram: walterstactix Twitter: @WalterSorrells Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WalterSorrellsBlades Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WalterSorrells