Damascus questions

[Skunkworkz]

Thanks for the reply and info, pulled the trigger on the carbon steel damascus.

 

[Bob Denman]

You're really gonna love it!

 

[Skunkworkz]

You're really gonna love it!

I hope so, think I am going to be very carefull with it, still not convinced about cutting fruits, but we will see. My small collection lacked a damascus one, but now it is on its way again thanks for all the info

 

[Horsewright]

I hope so, think I am going to be very carefull with it, still not convinced about cutting fruits, but we will see. My small collection lacked a damascus one, but now it is on its way again thanks for all the info

Just use it and wipe er down when you are done. Wipe it occasionally with an oily rag and ya be good to go. I've made many, many knives from damascus steel. I don't anymore cause I had difficulty getting consistent good quality steel. Damascus makes a great using knife and you don't really need to worry about it. My daughter in law and her sister working on my son's cow elk:

I made this blunt nosed Castrator as a one off for the wife at her request. In cowboy slang this type of knife is referred to as a nutter:

Here my daughter is using it:

The wife has it now:

Somebody else had it and so she used her EDC, also damascus:

My back pocket:

Point is high carbon damascus is just like high carbon steel. Use it and take care of it and it will be generational.

 

[Fixall]

So, did you decide to go with the Tiger or the Sherman? I've had the M4 Sherman for nearly a year now. I absolutely love the knife, as well as the incredible history behind the steel. Keep a light coat of oil on it and you won't have any issues.

I thought about picking up the Tiger, but couldn't justify the extra ~$150 premium over the M4... And I didn't know how to feel about the fact it's made from a literal nazi tank, lol.

 

[Skunkworkz]

So, did you decide to go with the Tiger or the Sherman? I've had the M4 Sherman for nearly a year now. I absolutely love the knife, as well as the incredible history behind the steel. Keep a light coat of oil on it and you won't have any issues.

I thought about picking up the Tiger, but couldn't justify the extra ~$150 premium over the M4... And I didn't know how to feel about the fact it's made from a literal nazi tank, lol.

I decided to get the m4, that was the one who also draw my attention in the first place. The tiger has a little more weight to it, and I kind a like that, but not worth the extra money.

Anyone who buys the tiger is making sure the nazi steel is finally used in a good way.

Nice dark finish on your m4 is it patina or the contrast in the picture?

 

[Skunkworkz]

Just use it and wipe er down when you are done. Wipe it occasionally with an oily rag and ya be good to go. I've made many, many knives from damascus steel. I don't anymore cause I had difficulty getting consistent good quality steel. Damascus makes a great using knife and you don't really need to worry about it. My daughter in law and her sister working on my son's cow elk:

I made this blunt nosed Castrator as a one off for the wife at her request. In cowboy slang this type of knife is referred to as a nutter:

Here my daughter is using it:

The wife has it now:

Somebody else had it and so she used her EDC, also damascus:

My back pocket:

Point is high carbon damascus is just like high carbon steel. Use it and take care of it and it will be generational.

A little different then opening boxes and cutting zipties, that is some proper work to be done.

I see your point, just use it..

 

[Fixall]

So, did you decide to go with the Tiger or the Sherman? I've had the M4 Sherman for nearly a year now. I absolutely love the knife, as well as the incredible history behind the steel. Keep a light coat of oil on it and you won't have any issues.

I thought about picking up the Tiger, but couldn't justify the extra ~$150 premium over the M4... And I didn't know how to feel about the fact it's made from a literal nazi tank, lol.

It's just the picture. Since the background is so light, it makes the knife look a bit darker than it actually is.