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Old 01-11-2014, 04:01 PM
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Damascus and Blackwood...

Hey guys. Here's my first one finished up for this new year. And of course............it's a hunter. This one is short and compact but still quite stout. This knife was really difficult for me to photograph and I'm certainly no pro.

This started out as a two bar twist, twisted opposite directions and welded back to back. But a lot of hand forging left it more like 'random with a twist'.

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Hand forged from my own 1080 and 15n20 damascus
7 3/4" overall, 3 1/4" blade, .195" thick at the ricasso
Sharp distal taper
Rounded spine and ricasso edge for comfort
German silver collar, file fluted
African Blackwood handle

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Here it is on another background, better or not-I'm not sure.




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Old 01-11-2014, 07:26 PM
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God is that thing beautiful! Amazing work once again John!
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Beautiful shape/pattern, and beautiful materials to go with it... excellent work sir.


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I agree with Nick, Freakin' beautiful.


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Thank you guys. I appreciate it.


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