Chris Moss Wakizashi and Wes Byrd JS damascus hunter - both awesome

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Gastonknife

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We will start out with a Wes Byrd Damascus hunter with a giraffe bone handle. We is a Journeyman Smith in the ABS and received that honor in 2002. He is one heck of a nice guy and a great asset to other blade smiths. I purchased this knife directly from him years ago. It is in perfect condition. The rare part is that the Damascus is a unique pattern and was stacked forged - very hard to do. Time to clear out some things for new toys, but I hate to put this one up for sale.
10 1/2" overall, with an approx. 5" blade. A great and unique edition to any collection.

asking now $375 shipped with PP

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more pics just an incredible work of art
 

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Chris Moss Wakizashi. Chris used to be a regular on the forum here. He does incredible work and uncanny attention to detail. This is all hand made and one of a kind.
Blade is 20 1/2 inches......handle 9 1/2 inches. The blade is in perfect condition and handle has rayskin with a light brown/beige wrap and crane menuki. Guard is handmade and matches the crane menuki. The only issue with this is that the saya or sheath has a few marks on it from my clumsiness in the gun safe. It is fine of one side, but the other has some marks as you can see in the pics. This is not a big deal and a new coat of black laquer would bring it all to pristine condition. That is the only reason this is as cheap as what it is. I really do not want to part with this, so it won't break my heart if it does not sell. Looking for $975 shipped on this with PP.

MOSS is SPF
 

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some more pics
 

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more pics of this work of art
 

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The steel is either 1095 or W2 ............that is what he worked with for this style. I can not remember which one exactly.
 
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