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feather pattern scimitar in stainless damascus

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DevinT

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11 1/2 inch blade. Australian Lace wood handle. Mokume guard

Hope you like it.

Made for slicing raw poteins.

Hoss

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Devin,

Beautifully done! The evenness of your layers blows my mind, don't know how you do it. But you sure do it well.
 
Murray White said:
very kewl knife. love the Pattern and the shape. not sure I'd call it a "guard" though.
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Murray,

It's a mortise tang construction. The mokume slips over a tang. It's not pinned on like a bolster.

I don't know what to call it.

Hoss
 
That damascus pattern is incredible. I like the blade VERY much and the handle not quite as much, but that damascus pattern is IMPRESSIVE!

Peter
 
Scimitar or Cimeter?

Is there actually a difference between knives of each spelling? If so what makes them different? Is it that a scimitar is defined more as a type of sword?

I know that I have some production knives I use for cleaning fish that are called scimitar's. They look fairly similar to the one Devin made. I also googled cimeter and see some of the same knifes. It has me a bit confused. Now I am real curious to know what sets them apart.

No matter Devin I think the scimitar/cimeter looks great and I am sure it would suit my needs quite well.

Thanks, Jon
 
Really cool knife whatever it's called. The way the feather pattern closely follows the curve of the blade is very appealing. Niiiiice.

Roger
 
dbl-edge said:
http://www.webster-dictionary.net/definition/Cimeter

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scimitar

Never saw "cimeter" before. "Scimitar" has always been the preferred spelling.

David
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cimeter

http://www.nwcutlery.com/Butcher_Cimeter_Knives_Cimeter_Knife_10_in_1.html

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/3HE35

http://www.accuratesharp.com/system/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=50&cat=Forschner+Cimeter+Knives

Gee, David, I must have invented the word.;) My feeling is that because a lot of European companies are producing this knife pattern that there is a uniquely European spelling....but this is the only word that I have personally ever seen for this pattern....I first saw it in one of the Annuals, believe that Steve Dick wrote the article about a mobile butchering outfit in Montana and the knives they used.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
:eek:Wow!! That is gorgeous!! That is the nicest Feather Pattern Damascus I've seen:thumbup:
 
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