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suggestion request
I am in the process of building a fixed blade recurve fighter using some Del Ealy ladder pattern damascus. The blade looks great and the damascus turned out amazing. The problem comes when I try and figure out what to do about the bolster. I can use 416 stainless for the bolsters but I think the contrast between the damascus and the 416 would be too great. What would look best would be a solid black or at least dark bolster. I strongly prefer to use a metal bolster but may have to use something else. Any suggestions for a dark bolster.
Thanks Steve __________________ Stephen Vanderkolff Please come on over and check out my website. http://www.vanderkolffknives.com/ Thanks |
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Stephen, you could blue a piece of carbon steel. That would give you the nice dark color and contrast you are looking for. Or wrought iron would work too. Other than that, dark marble maybe....
-Geoff |
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I'm using Damascus for bolster on a knife and what I'm going to do is over etch it so the Damascus has a texture then use cold blueing.
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blade, cold, damascus, etch, fixed blade, hunting knife, iron, knife |
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