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Blue mammoth and damascus
- Thread starter DEllis
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Like Glenn only a few Damascus patterns catch my eye and that only when the totality of the knife represents it well and to my eye that doesn't happen often so I'm not usually a fan either. However you sir have captured that with this knife, absolutely gorgeous. There is a distinctive flow to the knife from the color of the mammoth to the engraved bolsters to the pattern of the Damascus. I also believe when your lucky customer's name goes on that shield it will look just fine. Beautiful knife my friend.
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Bugdoc,
Thanks for the comment. I honestly can't see that with this knife, but I have been looking at it for many hours while working on it, so I may be desensitized at this point.
An interesting thought on that topic. There was a time, not too long ago, where I did not like traditional knives with Damascus steel. My tastes have changed since then, so a lot of our preferences to styles and appearances may be acquired taste.
Also, as a wise old Indian once said (long before there were any worries about political correctness mind you) "If everyone like same things, they all want my squaw!":foot:
Thanks everyone for commenting.
Darcy
Darcy, thanks for taking my comment in a good way, which is how it was meant. I forgot to say also how much I like the Mammoth. It is a fascinating and beautiful material, so great choice on that. Is it very difficult to acquire?
DEllis
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The mammoth is not hard to acquire if you have the money! This set of scales cost me close to $400 USD by the time I paid the shipping and customs charges. I can't afford to use it very much!
I bought this set from Mark Knapp, who is a member here.
Darcy
