Damascus and Ceylon Ebony - Bowie by Matt Lamey

RogerP

RogerP

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Greetings all,

This one arrived safely today. We don't see too very many pieces in damascus from Matt Lamey, so this one is a little bit of a departure in terms of materials, but still recognizably Lamey in the lines.

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Dimensions are 9 1/2" blade, 1, 3/4" wide, 1/4" thick at the ricasso with a 14 1/4" overall length.

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The knife really has the feel of a fighting bowie to me, with the angled and flared damascus double guard giving it an aggressive look and the good balance giving it a lively feel.

And as with every Lamey knife, this one comes with an edge that is nothing less than scary sharp along its entire length. Oh, and that loooong clip is sharper than a few primary cutting edges I have come across in my time.

As usual, Paul made exactly the right sheath for the knife:

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It's not often that I get a damascus bowie that I feel is just begging to be used, but this is one of those pieces.

Well done Matt.

Roger
 
Nicely done, Roger. I like it! I agree that it begs to be used. The handle reminds me a little of Lin Rhea which is always a good thing. Looks very comfortable! I have always been a fan of long clips which this one nails nicely.
 
The combination of dark....and dark, as in this piece, is reminiscent
of something quite purposeful and serious.....Very
attractive piece..!
 
I saw this puppy a while back! (in photos)

Matt does midsized fighters well. Look at the hardening line! all the way up the clip! simply perfect! Can't wait for my Curvy CB bowie to get finished!


did he make this Damascus with Jason Knight?
 
Dang Roger that is really awesome congrats. You made me drool all over my keyboard thankyou. :)


Doug
 
What's not to like? Big bold handle and guard lead by a legion of damascus. Very nice Roger.
Just how sharp is it?
 
if it's a Lamey, it's gonna have a wicked keen edge.
 
Congrats, Roger !
Top notch, looks like a gorgeous handful ! :cool:
Great sheath, Paul ! :thumbup:

Doug
 
Awesome piece! Something Darth Vader might carry... :D

I'd love to see some pics 'in the hand'. I dunno if its just the angle of the photographs, but the handle looks very short?
 
Hey, Roger, we just talked about this one and then it appears. Looks like you have another beauty. Will be looking forward to seeing it.
 
Awesome package :thumbup:

Congrats to you Roger for being chosen as the current custodian of Lamey's damascus fighter in Paul's sheath :D

CMIIAW, but I didn't see Lamey's mark anywhere, Roger :confused:

mohd
 
AWESOME Roger! That DOES look like it begs to be used!

Great looking knife and sheath.

Peter
 
Buffalohump said:
I'd love to see some pics 'in the hand'. I dunno if its just the angle of the photographs, but the handle looks very short?
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Proportion is probably the hardest aspect to judge from photographs - it's why I try to always give the specs. 9 1/2" blade, 14 1/4" OAL - not a short handle at all. Note that in all the pics the handle is oriented away from the camera.

mohd said:
CMIIAW, but I didn't see Lamey's mark anywhere, Roger :confused:
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Good observation - it's marked "Lamey" on the spine just ahead of the guard - not shown in the photos.

Murray - yep - it was waiting for me when I got home. I'll bring it 'round as soon as I get a breather from work - probably not until the holidays, but hopefully sooner.

Thanks gents,

Roger
 
Matt's one of my favorite makers, and to get a Damascus Lamey is something special. Congrats, Roger.

John
 
This has got to be one of the nicest of Matt's yet, and they're all nice.

What's the pin made of?
 
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