Damascus carved bird knife

[Robert Mayo]

Well it's spring and so i decided to finish this knife
it still needs a sheath and an edge put on it.
Thanks for looking and your comments.
I would also like to say that the flawless damascus billet came from Clint at IronArmKnives.
Bob

 

[deker]

I always love your carved handles Bob. That's a great piece.

-d

 

[Robert Mayo]

I always love your carved handles Bob. That's a great piece.

-d

Thanks D i just hate covering up the beautifull damascus you damascus guys make!:thumbup:

 

[Atlas Knife Company]

OK, now you're just showing off! With those skilled hands you could have been a surgeon, saving lives. . . But instead you make knives. . . .Tsk tsk!


Seriously, awesome job. Do you have any WIPs for carving the handles like that?

 

[dax51]

Unbelievable!!

Needs a WIP

 

[Robert Mayo]

Thanks guys there will be no w.i.p. on these carved knives i need all the patience and concentration i have just to do it. And being on no speed dial up does not help things.

Cheers Bob
Edited to add that i would be more than happy to answer any questions on how this is done.

 

[Dan Pierson]

Your work is just amazing Bob. Is steel the only thing you carve?

 

[Patrice Lemée]

Very nice work Bob. The carving is beautiful of course but I also love the blade shape and particularly the long clip.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[L6steel]

Amazing work Bob!!!!
How in the world you do it, I do not have a clue!!!

 

[Robert Mayo]

Your work is just amazing Bob. Is steel the only thing you carve?

Thanks Dan every once in a while i carve some antler or wood but i just carve when it feels right.

Bob

 

[Atlas Knife Company]

How long did it take to you carve the bird?

 

[Robert Mayo]

Thanks Patrice and Michael i do not have a clue what i'm doing either i have gained a lot of patience doing it and a sore neck.

Bob

 

[Robert Mayo]

How long did it take to you carve the bird?

About three of the coldest days this winter no way i was going outside.
But that was not working at it steady.

Bob

 

[Phil Dwyer]

There's a little bit more about it here, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=699521.

 

[Mark Knapp]

That is very cool

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Really nice ,Bob. It shows a lot of improvement from when you started doing this. The detail shows well.

 

[Robert Mayo]

Thanks guys!
Stacy thanks thats like 2 thumbs up from Siskel and Ebert!

 

[Tinbasher]

If only I had your skills (sigh) I still love the little anvil knife you made.
Richard

 

[vhram]

wow , very nice.

 

[Robert Mayo]

Thanks due to popular demand i will do a w.i.p. on the next knife i carve the handle on.

Cheers Bob