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Here's the LAST one.
Note: My spine condition (stemming from a broken back several years ago) has declined so much over the last 6 months that this may well be one of the last knives that I post or make for that matter, for a long, long time. It is one that I made for a special order customer and ended up having to remake due to two tiny surface cracks that developed in the ivory. I’ve stabilized the cracks with Zap-a-Gap and as you'll see, you have to look for them. However, the deal was for a knife with perfect ivory and that knife went for $950 so you can see why the little cracks would matter to that collector. I've reduced the price accordingly for this piece and as many other makers may attest - with the present day cost of the Damascus and ivory, I just want to cover my costs.
Here is one of my "Parley" models in some beautiful pre-ban elephant ivory. The steel is from my friend Al May of Oklahoma in his “Wormwood” pattern. The blade has a hardness of 57/58RC, heat treated in house and triple tempered. It has a nice distal taper up front and a tapered tang for great balance. The handle is contoured for control and comfort.
There are 8, 1/8" stainless steel pins (hand sanded to a satin finish) and Acraglass epoxy holding the handle in place. She is file worked from tip to tip with my very own “Twisted Ribbon” design. Also note: the scales have never seen a buffer. They were hand sanded to 2000 grit and hand buffed with Renaissance Wax. And remember, pre-ban ivory is 100% legal to own - you just cannot take it beyond the borders of the U.S.
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SPECS
OAL: 11”
Blade: 6” Flat Ground.
Blade Steel: Al May “Wormwood” Pattern Damascus; 57-58 RC; 3/16”” thick; tapered tang
File Work: My “Twisted Ribbon”, tip to tip
Handle: Beautiful pre-ban elephant ivory – nice and thick. Again,
this piece does have two very small cracks along the top of the scales which is why the price is so drastically reduced.
Guard: N/A
Pins: Qty 8, 1/8" Stainless steel hand sanded to a satin finish
Ambidextrous Sheath: : 6-7oz Premium tooling leather with African Python inlay and deer skin lining by maker as shown.
The tiny cracks can be seen in the following three photos but you have to look closely.
As you can see here, the cracks do not go all the way through to anywhere near the bottom of the scale.
The line on the bottom right is a natural surface line from being near the bark of the tusk.
A blade in Al May Damascus with this filework is worth the price by itself.
$465 includes sheath w/FREE Priority Shipping including insurance in the U.S.
U.S. Sales only due to the ivory. .
Paypal: paypal@jarrettknives.com
Thanks for taking a look. Please check out my web site as well.
Note: My spine condition (stemming from a broken back several years ago) has declined so much over the last 6 months that this may well be one of the last knives that I post or make for that matter, for a long, long time. It is one that I made for a special order customer and ended up having to remake due to two tiny surface cracks that developed in the ivory. I’ve stabilized the cracks with Zap-a-Gap and as you'll see, you have to look for them. However, the deal was for a knife with perfect ivory and that knife went for $950 so you can see why the little cracks would matter to that collector. I've reduced the price accordingly for this piece and as many other makers may attest - with the present day cost of the Damascus and ivory, I just want to cover my costs.
If you've ever wanted one of my knives, now is the time to get one. I have another Parley in Ironwood listed today - but like I said,
these will be the last two until something changes with my back and it's not looking too good right now.
these will be the last two until something changes with my back and it's not looking too good right now.
Here is one of my "Parley" models in some beautiful pre-ban elephant ivory. The steel is from my friend Al May of Oklahoma in his “Wormwood” pattern. The blade has a hardness of 57/58RC, heat treated in house and triple tempered. It has a nice distal taper up front and a tapered tang for great balance. The handle is contoured for control and comfort.
There are 8, 1/8" stainless steel pins (hand sanded to a satin finish) and Acraglass epoxy holding the handle in place. She is file worked from tip to tip with my very own “Twisted Ribbon” design. Also note: the scales have never seen a buffer. They were hand sanded to 2000 grit and hand buffed with Renaissance Wax. And remember, pre-ban ivory is 100% legal to own - you just cannot take it beyond the borders of the U.S.
.
SPECS
OAL: 11”
Blade: 6” Flat Ground.
Blade Steel: Al May “Wormwood” Pattern Damascus; 57-58 RC; 3/16”” thick; tapered tang
File Work: My “Twisted Ribbon”, tip to tip
Handle: Beautiful pre-ban elephant ivory – nice and thick. Again,
this piece does have two very small cracks along the top of the scales which is why the price is so drastically reduced.
Guard: N/A
Pins: Qty 8, 1/8" Stainless steel hand sanded to a satin finish
Ambidextrous Sheath: : 6-7oz Premium tooling leather with African Python inlay and deer skin lining by maker as shown.
The tiny cracks can be seen in the following three photos but you have to look closely.
As you can see here, the cracks do not go all the way through to anywhere near the bottom of the scale.
The line on the bottom right is a natural surface line from being near the bark of the tusk.
A blade in Al May Damascus with this filework is worth the price by itself.
$465 includes sheath w/FREE Priority Shipping including insurance in the U.S.
U.S. Sales only due to the ivory. .
Paypal: paypal@jarrettknives.com
Thanks for taking a look. Please check out my web site as well.
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I've heard quite a bit said about my work but never thought it would lead to self battery.
Re: the cracks....ugh...you and I think alike. There are too many good "fakes" out there and many folks don't know how or are unwilling to do the hot pin test that I think too many get away with it. These little cracks are certainly not a detriment to this piece but like I said earlier, if someone is paying for "perfect" it just has to be. I think Rich will be very pleased. Take care guys.