Feather Damascus Fighter with "Ancient Fire Starter" Walrus Tusk Handle

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Kevin Casey

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9" Feather Damascus Blade OAL 15".
Forged 416ss file-worked S-guard.
Damascus and Bronze Spacer.
Ancient Fossilized Walrus Ivory "Fire Starter" artifact Handle.
Larry Parsons sheath.

Eskimos used walrus ivory for a wide range of tools and purposes including fishing weights, fishing hooks, and fire starters. A fire starter, in its simplest form, consisted of using a slender wood rod or drill which was worked by twisting between the palms, cutting a socket in the "fire starter" piece (e.g. Walrus Tusk, wood, etc.) The socket would collect the powdered wood ground off by the friction of the wood drill, and within this wood powder the heat rises to the ignition point. This was the simplest and most widely used type of fire-generating apparatus known to uncivilized man. Among the Inuit and other tribes the simple two-piece fire drill became a machine by the use of a hand or mouth rest containing a stone, bone, or wood socket for the upper end of the drill, and a cord with two handles or string on a bow for revolving the drill. By using uniform and rapid motions and great pressure it was possible to make fire without match or flint.

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I was fortunate enough to have seen and handled this knife. I love artifact handles and Kevin's feather damascus is always a pleasure to behold. Sigh, this knife was spoken for by the time I got to the show.

Kevin, enjoyed our chat at your table. Your knives, both straight and folder, can be spotted and identified as yours from across a room. That is impressive, they are so well designed and executed. Your materials are top notch. Larry's sheath complimented this knife very well. Congrats to the new owner!
 
Kevin,

Great package!

As usual your Damascus is super. The Walrus Ivory tells it's own story.

Jim Treacy
 
That is one SPECTACULAR knife, and a BEAUTIFUL sheath!

Fantastic damascus, great idea of using the "fire starter" as a handle. Love it!

Kind regards,

Jos
 
That feather damascus really pops.

The color of that walrus handle is fantastic. The fact that it is a unique piece from an Artifact standpoint makes it all the more special.

I have to say, though the sheath kept me coming back to look at it again. The use of the colored thread for the stitching, and the color matched inlay really completes the package. It is a envy inspiring package.
 
Kevin, you certainly created a fitting project for that amazing relic walrus ivory.
Every element contributing to the overall beauty. I love Larry's sheaths.
 
BEAUTIFUL package Kevin. Feather is a favorite damascus pattern and yours ALWAYS looks GREAT.

VERY nice sheath and photo as well.

Peter
 
Thanks to all for the great comments..... I really appreciate them and find them a real motivation to keep making new and better knives. Some of the best knives in the history of knife making are being made today and the challenge to reach that level is a real one I keep working towards. Also I think collectors are have really helped to raise the bar and keeps me as a maker to always do my best work possible on the knife I am working on.- kc
 
哦 这东西太棒了。我非常喜欢~~I am sperk english not good。 So ~~
 
yaojing963 said:
哦 这东西太棒了。我非常喜欢~~I am sperk english not good。 So ~~
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非常感谢你！！ Thank you very much!!!! (my Chinese is not so good either). :D
 
The pattern DOES look like a feather... :thumbup:

Now you can say it : you never forged the blade - you just plucked a feather from a poor bird to make me feel bad at how ugly MY feather pattern is :D (that is when I actually manage to weld it back together...)!!! :p

I just love this knife !!!
Awesome.
 
That's a fine knife. I like the damascus...really looks like a feather. Great work!
Ben
 
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