another Damascus Knife finished

[Ddog]

this knife is 1095 & 15n20 high and low carbon steel with a layer of nickel in it
over 500 layers
the handle is Amboyna burl
bolsters and pins are nickel silver hand rubbed to 800 grit sandpaper
the plaque is WT shed on top of a piece of Jatoba
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[The Dawg]

I have one of DDogs damascus blades.

Amazing craftsmanship

[srupp]

hmmm never had such a beautiful knife..is it functional..? I know it takes 3##&#^6884!!!!! amount of extra work and effort and knowledge and equipment..looks beyond cool..but does it cut better? edge last longer? functional improvements? never even held a knife like that..
thank you

steven

[The Dawg]

Absolutely functional- as Ddog told me when I got it- "I dont make knives to be showpieces-USE THEM!"

Takes a little 'extra care' to sharpen them, as you dont want to scratch the pattern.

They hold an incredible edge as well

[srupp]

Thank you..good to know..always wondered.. sheep horn handle...Damascus blade...sounds awesome or quilted maple

steven

[Steeleco]

Absolutely functional- as Ddog told me when I got it- "I dont make knives to be showpieces-USE THEM!"

Be that as it may, its too pretty got get blood on. Nice work D!

[The Dawg]

Thank you..good to know..always wondered.. sheep horn handle...Damascus blade...sounds awesome or quilted maple

steven


The one I have from him is an olive burl I believe

[Stresd]

Be that as it may, its too pretty got get blood on. Nice work D!

x2.
I am lucky enough to own one of Daryll"s Damascus beauties. I have lots of other knives that I can abuse, so this Damascus, stays on my fireplace mantel.

[Blacktail]

Nice work DDog as usual

[J_T]

Looks great. Nice to see you finished it.

JT

[Ddog]

the knife shop is finally 95% back together and the grinding has commenced again,
i usually send some kind of plaque to hold the knife because damascus blades should not be held in the sheath all year, after the season can be showed for the beauty they possess in the steels.

[Elkaholic]

Sweet knife man! I keep meaning to get you on one for me. I love these homemade knives.

[BCROB]

the knife shop is finally 95% back together and the grinding has commenced again,
i usually send some kind of plaque to hold the knife because damascus blades should not be held in the sheath all year, after the season can be showed for the beauty they possess in the steels.

good to hear Daryl that your back at'r !!
Rob

[Ddog]

2 years after the accident and it still has me spooked when i start the grinder up, its a weird feeling really, but i sure love the smell of grinding steel!! LOL..
i am currently working on several knives for some people and maybe finally one for me.