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[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

I just finished this up. This is the last knife I was able to cut out before my bandsaw died so I took my time on it.

Blade is 3-3/8in made of Delbert Ealy turkish twist damascus. Single edged but double flat ground. It was a pain because the blade is only .100 thick. Bolsters are Nick Smolen raindrop pattern damascus and the scales are grade A+ gold mother of pearl. The fire in the pearl scales is awesome. The knife is also very thin, just under 1/2in. Fully fileworked backbar, liners screws and latch. Liners have been anodized bright blue. Great snap and "money click" on this one. Overall length is 7-3/4.
Thanks for looking,
Chuck

 

[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

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[Keith Montgomery]

Another beauty, Chuck. This one would have looked great with some blue mammoth ivory as well. A .1" thick blade, huh? You wouldn't want to make any mistakes while grinding, there is no margin of error when it comes to a blade that thin.