Hello, just finished, this Jäger with damascus steel. 10,7cm drop point blade from damascus steel, forged by Norbert Bahls from 1.2842, C100 and 75Ni8 with about 300 layers. 11,6mm handle from sambar and steller sea cow. Guard and pommel from bronze. Regards Nicolas
That's one badass looking knife. Would you have time to explain how you do such a great job profiling the base cap Around the Horn without nicking the horn. Massive skills man.
Thank you, it's not that difficult, just file in a slight angle so that you won't touch the sambar. Kind regards Nicolas
So many things make this knife good. As said earlier the butt cap. The even plunge lines with crisp shoulders. The soldering job. More makers should present this photo and the OP shows both sides. Kudos. The facets on the guard with crisp lines and the thin, even end on the guard. Those are some of the little/big things that separate one from the pack. Well done.
Thank you very much Sirs!!! I solder all my guards as I think it's the most traditional way to seal the guard / blade. On rare exceptions I used JB Weld. The problem with soldering damascus or blades with forge texture is, that later it's hard to get the solder out of the deep etched texture, so the solder has to be done with exceptional care. Etching the blade after soldering the guard is another option but you risk, that the acid will stain the solder or guard. I tried to cover all these parts with nail polish, but that will withstand only for a short time. Kind regards Nicolas
