First Finished Knife I made with Damascus

[David Loukides]

As a little back round I have just started making Damascus blades a couple of weeks ago. I have made 4 blades but this is the first one that I considered good enough to finish.
It is hand welded 1084 & 15n20 with 224 layers and random pattern..
Wrought Iron fittings and Stag handle.

 

[Chris Montgomery]

Very nice, David. Nice stag and steel. Did you set the welds by hand and draw the billet by hand as well?

Chris

 

[David Loukides]

Thanks Chris,
Each weld was set twice before drawing out on a 25# Little Giant.
It makes me appreciate the work that the Guy's put in if they do it all by hand forging.

 

[Chris Montgomery]

Well done sir! I now understand the pricing on Damascus and have much respect for the guys that do it so well.

Chris

 

[BePrepared]

wow... that's your first one? You have some serious talent sir.

 

[Kevin Cross]

Very nicely done, Dave. Now you just need five of those with no flaws....

Kev

 

[Steve Nuckels]

I do like that! And the I like the thicker guard too.

You must be very satisified with your effort!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

In God We Trust

 

[Matthew Gregory]

Damn, you make clean looking stuff. The blade is a great compliment to a fantastic piece of stag, and CLEAN lines!!!!! WOW!!!!

 

[manix J]

great work Dave.

Jeff