I've just finished making this Damascus knife. 60 layers consisting of 1070 and 75ni8. Both are high carbon steels, 75ni8 being similar to15n20, but with a higher nickel content which gives a nice contrast against the 1070. Handle is fallow deer antler with brass bolster and pommel. Overall length is 250mm, and the blade is 126mm. Hand made leather sheath.
The Damascus is hand forged, no power hammer or hydraulic press, just an old fashioned hammer and anvil. Price: R3000.