This process is repeated until a laminate of the desired number of layers is produced. The Japanese have used this process to make laminates of more than one million layers. Repeat the previous two steps until a bar with the desired number of layers is achieved. Create desired pattern by stock removal, punching, or twisting the laminate. The pattern produced depends on the manipulation of the laminate.
Stock removal can produce a wavy pattern by causing distortions where steel has been removed.
Punching covers the surface with indentations of specific designs that are revealed upon polishing and etching. Twisting the laminate creates a patterned bar which can be ground, filed or reforged. We fly this flag in memory of those who were lost. Click here for more information.