Damascus Patterns

Gary Mulkey

Gary Mulkey

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A while back Kevin started a thread on handle materials which had a lot of interest. I would like to start one one the other end of the knife just to see where everyone's interest lies. It seems like there are endless varieties of damascus patterns (or maybe I should say pattern welded steel).

What is your favorite? It'll be interesting to see what really "talks" to everyone.

Thanks,
Gary
 
There's so many new ones all the time it seems like, and I fall in love with lots of patterns I see. If I had to pick a well known one, I keep coming back to ladder pattern if it looks wavy.
 
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Anything by damasteel really moves me, especially Odin's Eye and Grosse Rosen
 
I think it's due to a lifelong exposure to shotgun barrels, but I really like the twisted patterns, and dislike the mosaic stuff.
 
This is a good thread topic and one that I've thought about frequently. I don't know much about damascus except that some of the patterns I've seen are exquisite even though I have no idea what the pattern actually is.

I don't mean to hijack the thread but I might respectfully suggest that if anyone has a photo of a great example of their favorite pattern that they post it along with their response so people like me can start identifying the pattern names with their actual appearance.

If I'm out of line here I'll start my own thread.:o
 
My favorite (right now) is Turkish Twist. Generally I tend to favor higher layer counts than lower. Generally I don't care much for mosaic but Mr. Lisch is starting to turn me around.

Here's a nice Turkish Twist from Mr Casey (hope the direct link is ok?):

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And another on a gun barrel:

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And Mr Nichols:

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DMD08 said:
This is a good thread topic and one that I've thought about frequently. I don't know much about damascus except that some of the patterns I've seen are exquisite even though I have no idea what the pattern actually is.

I don't mean to hijack the thread but I might respectfully suggest that if anyone has a photo of a great example of their favorite pattern that they post it along with their response so people like me can start identifying the pattern names with their actual appearance.

If I'm out of line here I'll start my own thread.:o
Click to expand...

You beat me to posting a similar request...
Please, guys, let close-up pictures of your favorite Damascus
pattern do the talking....

Here is one piece of folded-into-a-boot-knife slab of Ladder pattern
Damascus made in 2005 by Bob Eggerling.

All the best,
David Darom (ddd)

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Here is a "basket weave" pattern

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This is a "feather" pattern

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This is "W" with a texas wind pattern pressed into it

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This is Indian Motorcycle Chain damascus

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Here is an accordian cut "W" pattern for the Newell Bowie

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My jaw hits the floor with most I see. Makers have unbelievable skill and patience !:thumbup:

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Feather on large blades, cable or raindrop on smaller ones. It's like ice cream--all good, just some is a little better.
 
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