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Danbo

Danbo

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I described this knife in the General knife discussion forum, but will do so again here as I want to post the pics in the correct area.

Don Hanson III doesnt make many fixed blades, so when I can get them I do. This one is a bird and trout style utility knife with maybe a 4" blade of jelly roll mosaic damascus consisting of whatever steels Don normally uses in his damascus(all tool steels), layer count unknown. Handle slabs are really nice ironwood burl.

What I find amazing about this knife, is the extra work Don went to in finishing it. A lot of times, when you see a full tang damascus knife, the maker has simply etched the blade and attached the handle slabs and fit them up with the tang of the blade. This removes the etching on the tang. Don went to the trouble of temporarily attaching the handles and fitting everything up before etching. Then, he etched the entire blade and put the handles on permanently. Not many makers go to this much trouble. Anyway, I hope you enjoy these pics as much as I enjoy the knife. Not sure if I can bring myself to use it, but it sure calls out to be used!

This first pic is of the knife inside the Bob Schrap crocodile sheath.
 
Danbo, It looks even better than I pictured it when you told me about it. First Class all the way! You dog, you keep sniff'n 'em out don't you? :p Racer Roy


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Ya missed showing me this one! Wow, nice score. This sure looks like a real winner. You know how I love small fixed blades. Sweet sheath too. Congrats on your find.
 
I did see this knife in person. I was just dazzled by the gorgeous first sheath that Danbo had for it.... a chunk o' cardboard. :eek: I do remember the knife now, very pretty knife. Kinda makes you want to get out the ol' fly rod and shotgun and git some trouts and birds.
 
I like that!! As gorgeous as the knife is I'm with Keith, the sheath just blows me away. Great score!!
Stay Safe,
Clyde
 
I got to handle this piece at the show and it has a woderful feel to it! You can put this package on your belt and forget that it is there. It is truly a great piece.
 
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