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11 1/4" Damascus Shell Guard- Bark Elephant Ivory Take-Down-Fisk Micro-Show

John White

John White

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Last one done, done, done!

11 1/4" modified Turkish Twist Damascus, blade and fittings, 1084 & 15n20.

Shell-filed guard and finial, file-worked 416 S/S frame liners.

Pre-Ban Bark Elephant Ivory handle scales.

Off to Paul Long's for a grand sheath.

Shell-Guard Bowie
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A shot of handle, take-down tool, and sheath stud.
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Lets look at all those parts
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Here's a photo from Paul Long of the stunning sheath. The boy does the job, don't he? That's brown alligator in the insert, and a tiny Damascus take-down tool in the "Papoose."( There's a spare take-down tool with ivory.)

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Hope ya'll like it, see some of ya at Jerry's!

John
 
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John, just so you'll know...even though I am NOT responsible for all them little bitty running cracks in that Ivory handle, I did smear them good with JB Weld to make sure they don't get no bigger. It was nuthin...you can thank me later at Jerry's.:D:D:D

Paul
 
it's nice to be clubbed over the head with pictures of awesome knives:thumbup:
It's a great morning for knife porn!

Amazing work John.
 
Twice as much hand-sanding! Every piece inside and out completely finished and etched. You are a glutton for punishment. But in my oppinion, the only way to do a take-down. Not too shabby!

Cheers,

TV


Terry L. Vandeventer
ABS MS
 
Thats really sweet! And also I'm a big fan of the blue cracked elephant ivory and I think it goes nice on this one.
 
Did anyone say incredible yet because this one is. :thumbup:
Thanks for showing us, John.

Doug
 
Wow John, that is outstanding.

You are making good use of the elephant bark ivory ---- got any more??? :)
 
Hi John,

I've been so busy posting my own junk, that I haven't had the time to admire and congratulate you. What a fine knife.

I'm loving that ivory, especially all those character cracks.

Thanks. I know you will do well.

Coop
 
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