Can anyone make a small damascus folder?

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secondclaw

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Hi, I am not sure if this is the right forum for the question, so forgive me if it is not ...

I've been looking for a folder for daily carry (limited use though), and so far failed to find one I actually liked. The basic configuration is a (preferrably) damascus blade about 2'' or less, Chinese Quince handle, and some form of a bolster. And for a price to be in $100 range ...

Unfortunately, I did not find anything for sale in a similar configuration, and I did not find any custom knife makers who would make something so small ...

The closest match to what I am looking for is A.G. Russell's Model 340 Damascus Lockback they sell for $99 ( http://www.agrussell.com/agrussell/a340-da.html ). I may eventually break down and buy it, although the blade is too long for my preference.

So, is there anyone out there who may be able to make a knife like the one I am looking for, for around $100???

Thanks,
'Claw

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Give Chuck Hawes A call he had some that small and smaller on his table at the last knife show.

Hawes Forge
Chuck Hawes
P.O. Box 176
Weldon, IL 61882
ph#(217)736-2479
after 6pm

P.S. tell him you heard this on bladeforum.com

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-Greg Johnson
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Greg, thanks. I will certainly give him a call. Does he have a web site by any chance?

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'Claw

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why do you want damascus if your gonna use it, or is it VERY limited use? why not try stainless damascus? try mokume for the bolster. since it's very small how about ivory for the handle scales, and more stainless damascus for the liner?
 
secondclaw: no he don't have a web site. Heck I talked to him at show he said he doesn't even have a COMPUTER can you believe that!
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-Greg Johnson
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I cannot believe Chuck Hawes doesn't have a computer ... lucky guy
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Magnum, I work as a computer programmer in an office building in Downtown Ft. Lauderdale ... there is only that much I can do with a knife
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... however I lost the knife I used to carry for over 5 years, and feel weird not having one ... when I don't have a knife there is always something to cut. The reason I want damascus is because I never had one before and I'll be damned if I put it into a display case (that would be United Cutlery knives
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) ... I'd rather use it ...

I like wood on handles, and I think it would be cheaper than some other material ... the configuration that you suggested would be cool but would cost much more (allthough I would not mind a damascus bolster). Of course, I would not mind an Apogee, but then again ... the cost
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'Claw
 
sencond claw, i guess there isn't too much, if you like, as i do, try desert iron wood, macassar ebony, or cocobolo. desert iron wood would probably go best with damascus. i pretty much only use wood on knives. do you like mokume?
 
Desert Iron wood is probably the best wood for a knife, being so tough. I do like chinese quince burl ... the pattern of the wood is outstanding, but it may be more prone to damage (unless it is treated I suppose).


I never thought of using mokume in a knife ... it would probably make a pretty interesting bolster, that's for sure ... are there any examples of knives that use mokume?

BTW, I also like stone being part of a handle (e.g. David Yellowhorse knives). The is a company that makes nice ones (Santa Fe stoneworks). I do not know how they perform, but I'd imagine they would be less prone to damage and come with unique natural patterns.

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'Claw
 
if you like stone try malachite, mokume is used in alot of art knives. stone isn't used alot, but it looks nice. not alot of makers can work with it. i'd go with desert iron wood, but i don't know what the other stuff looks like. your gonna end up over a hundred with all these things, but it'll be one heck of a folding knife.
 
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