Damascus EDC, the start of a journey: Est. 2017 (w. Dec 2024 update).

[kidcongo]

Great pics! I just broke down mine and cleaned it last week. It calls to me this time of year for some reason. The simple utility of the 21 is complimented well by the understated elegance of the gray blade.

Beautiful

 

[kidcongo]

Forgot the obligatory lock-up depth pic. The deep groove worn in the blade by the detent ball is evidence of how many times this knife has been opened and closed. Lockup is still perfect.

 

[LimpCroissant]

Beautiful pics and great testimony, I have to say that I think this is my favorite thread in semi-recent memory!

 

[kidcongo]

Beautiful pics and great testimony, I have to say that I think this is my favorite thread in semi-recent memory!

Thank you.

 

[badmatt]

Damn you. I need another Damascus 21 now.

 

[Java1911]

It's been way too long since I've posted an update in this thread. I haven't been carrying this every day but it still gets pulled out and put to use fairly often.
This one was carried every work day for at least a year starting in May of 2022 when I bought it new. I am surprised at how well it has held up.
Yes, the pattern has faded, the thumb stud is no longer blue, and the scales have a lot of marks on them...
But, I still refrain from sending it in for a spa. I like the way it looks now, especially knowing how much work this knife has done for me.
Yes, these CRK's are beautiful and they aren't cheap... but they beg to be used! And the more they're used, the better they become, in my opinion!

New, the day that I got it in May of 2022:

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June 1, 2024:


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I do love the good honest wear. In my opinion, just makes these knives look even better.

 

[Jacques Mi]

The picture is not from today but the knife got carried and used.