Damascus and Fossil Walrus with a twist

[Mike Craddock]

This is a hunter I just finished and would like to get your thoughts.
5" blade of 1095 and 15N20, it is a random patterm then a piece of twist welded on for the cutting edge. Damascus fittings and Fossil Ivory.
OAL is 10".

Mike

 

[peterinct]

VERY nice Mike. I like it the look of the damascus a lot.

Peter

 

[D lisch]

Mike That is a sweet little knife I would say the edge wrap is very well done the line is nice crisp and even

 

[Burton Harruff]

:thumbup: Very cool. -Burton

 

[The Amazing Virginian]

it is a random patterm then a piece of twist welded on for the cutting edge.

I think it looks cool, but how is the performance of a blade like that?

 

[Mike Craddock]

I think it looks cool, but how is the performance of a blade like that?

It would be the same as any multi bar Damascus. That weld is as strong or stronger than any of the welds between the layers.

Mike

 

[RogerP]

Very attractive damascus pattern.

Roger

 

[MT Damascus]

Looks great Mike. Love that damascus.

 

[SBuzek]

Understated elegance,nice and clean.
Stan

 

[Bruce Bump]

Beautiful knife Mike. I like the twisted edge.

 

[Mike Craddock]

Thanks to all you guys for your comments.

Mike

 

[tedinatl]

Great looking knife, Mike! I really like the twist on the edge - it gives it something extra.

 

[The Amazing Virginian]

It would be the same as any multi bar Damascus. That weld is as strong or stronger than any of the welds between the layers.

Mike

Thanks! I guess the question struck me because - just looking at the blade - it kind of looks like there is a natural cleavage line for the edge to separate from the rest of the blade when subjected to a strong enough force.

BTW, I think that you did a real nice twist. Don't know if you have ever made a blade entirely from that twist, but I think that would be outstanding.

 

[Kevin Casey]

Super looking knife Mike! Love the welded twisted damascus edge on it. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Todd Miller]

Yeah I agree with everybody, really a clean design and that pattern is stunning-Todd

 

[Striderco]

Um....that is freaking awesome! Is it for sale?

 

[Mike Craddock]

Um....that is freaking awesome! Is it for sale?

Thanks for the comment, It was a special order.

Mike

 

[SharpByCoop]

That whole knife emanates 'Advanced Skills'.

Impressive.

Coop

 

[never too sharp]

Impressive indeed. And unique. And beautiful. And lots of other superlatives. Great work!

 

[Mike Craddock]

That whole knife emanates 'Advanced Skills'.

Impressive.

Coop

Coop
With as many knives as you see, this comment really means a lot to me.
Thanks
Mike