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Regardless of outcome, use an acid etch on the piece to bring out the pattern after buffing

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If you care to, send a metal sample off to your nearest university to test under electron microscope of tube formation

Real damascus steel has carbon nanotubes that form during the cooling period of metal. Ultra-high-carbon steel has approximately 1.25–2.0% carbon content, use an Ultra-high-carbon steel and use a very high atomic purity copper in a 1-1 layered formation. Add 1 gram of ground charcoal between the layers and then fire in a forge at high heat. Only work the metal at cherry hot and maintain the colour throughout the working period. Quench in animal fat.