Mokume-Gane (pronounced Moe-koo-may Gah-nay) is the ancient Japanese metal working technique where layers of contrasting color metals such as copper, brass, nickel silver, gold, and silver are fusion welded with very high heat and pressure into one solid block of metal.  This is not traditional Mokume-Gane. It is M3 Mokume-Gane, which is a new composite material made out of contrasting M3 metals which share the visual characteristics and the wood grain of Mokume-Gane.

IThe purest copper and the brightest Galactic Silver have been combined to create our version of this ancient Japanese metal art.  The copper will patina over time adding to the contrast and the unique look of the material.  Copper of this purity is antimicrobial so objects made from this material are perfect for medical, food or laboratory environments.  “Mokume Gane” which literally translates to “wood grained metal” has been fascinating collectors for centuries.

Black Carbonite, the compound that gives carbon fiber it’s unbelievable strength, is brightly contrasted with a custom gold metal alloy which we refer to as “Galactic Gold”.   This high contrast material finishes to a spectacular gem finish and exhibits the M3 deep dimensional star-field surface. 

Damascus steel is a hot-forged steel used in Middle Eastern sword making from about 1100 to 1700AD. Damascus swords were of legendary sharpness and strength, and were apocryphally claimed to be able to cut through lesser quality European swords and even rock.  Damascus swords often had an obvious patterned texture on their surface due to the high carbon content and the folding and hammering of the blade.  M3 Damascus shares the same visual characteristics as the original for a fraction of the price. We have used bright Stainless Steel with a pure Carbonite grain to create our version of this ancient art. Available in various shapes and sizes this beautiful material will polish to an extremely high gem quality shine or you can be creative and patina with chemical patina agents.

Cobaltium is the first true blue metal alloy.  This fascinating new alloy appears silver in direct light and blue when viewed with indirect light.  Cobaltium takes on a bright high shine finish and mesmerizes with its color changing properties.  We have combined it with our Black Carbonite to create a magnificent high contrast Mokume grain.

White Mokume is for all of the White Gold and Platinum lovers in the world. Did you know that White Gold makes up 70% of all jewelry sales. This magnificent white Galactic Silver metal alloy combined with deep space sparkle of Galactic Bronze creates a perfect contrast of bright silver and dark chrome. Galactic Bronze contains an element that can only be described as "Diamond Dust" which creates a deep galactic star field within the metal itself which is both dazzling and mesmerizing.

Gunsmoke & Gold Mokume is a continuation of our White Gold series satisfying the appetites of yellow gold and silver lovers. This magnificent custom gold metal re-alloy combined with the deep space sparkle of Gunsmoke Bronze creates a subtle contrast of yellow gold and dark chrome. As with all M3 metals it is available in various shapes and sizes and will polish to an extremely high gem quality shine.

Bits & Pieces inspires delight with its random pattern of brilliant multi-colored metal bits contrasted against the deep dark elegance of Carbonite. Pure bonze, brass, copper, galactic gold, galactic silver and other M3 metals can all be found in this remarkable new material. As with all M3 metals it is available in various shapes and sizes and will polish to an extremely high gem quality shine.

M3 Black & White is an homage to the classic black & white celluloid fountain pens of the 1930's. Similar in appearance to Black Gold only the contrast metal is our custom silver metal alloy which we refer to as “Galactic Silver”.  This white/silver metal exhibits some of M3’s remarkable color changing properties and will look like a very bright silver in direct light and opaque white in indirect light.

Blue Bronze, another M3ci original alloy has been combined with a fine Galactic Gold (custom gold metal alloy) creating an elegant metal composite which closely resembles the semi-precious stone for which it has been named. 

Blue Bronze similar to Lapis Mokume only the contrast metal is a fine Galactic Silver (custom white/silver metal alloy). This white/silver metal exhibits some of M3’s remarkable color changing properties and will look like a very bright silver in direct light and opaque white in indirect light. 

Carbonite with M3 Red Copper grain makes for a spectacular high contrast Mokume.  The red copper, another M3 original re-alloy will remain red and not tarnish like regular copper alloy. 

Blue Bronze and Red Copper.