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Black Dragon Forge Karambit
- Thread starter NathanSr
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If anyone is on the fence about this Neels makes a really nice knife. I have one of his, great fit and finish. He's well known in SA, but you don't see many of his knives here. Would definitely be interested but unfortunately karambits aren't my thing.
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What else can you tell me about this? Is it still available?Forged by NEELS VAN DEN BERG of Black Dragon Forge in South Africa.
Marks on blade from sheath.
Neels van den Berg Custom Knives, Pretoria, South Africa: Custom Karambit G10 scales, stainless screw pins, ABS / Kydex sheath. Mohawk Ripper Spine
Specs:
Overall Length: 165 mm
Blade Length: 73 mm
Spine Thickness: 5 mm
Blade Material: BÖHLER N690
Asking $200 NOW $175 including US shipping and Paypal fees.
Thanks
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Can you tell me more about the steel and maker?
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David, if I can chime in here.
Here is a thread on Bohler N690: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/420968-What-is-the-deal-with-N690-steel
As for the maker I know him personally. In fact I commissioned this exact karambit some time back. He is a member of the South African Bladesmithing Association as well as a newly joined Apprentice Smith in the American Blade Smith Society. He will be applying as a Journeyman next year.
He is a excellent maker and gentlemen. You will not go wrong with any of his knives. You can check out some of his work on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeelsVanDenBergBlackDragonForge?fref=ts as well as https://www.facebook.com/neels.vandenberg
Here is a thread on Bohler N690: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/420968-What-is-the-deal-with-N690-steel
As for the maker I know him personally. In fact I commissioned this exact karambit some time back. He is a member of the South African Bladesmithing Association as well as a newly joined Apprentice Smith in the American Blade Smith Society. He will be applying as a Journeyman next year.
He is a excellent maker and gentlemen. You will not go wrong with any of his knives. You can check out some of his work on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeelsVanDenBergBlackDragonForge?fref=ts as well as https://www.facebook.com/neels.vandenberg