Fowler Damascus Fighter

[stephanfowler]

Made my first Damascus Piece

I have very intentionally avoided making damascus blades for the longest time because I really wanted to concentrate on design and fit/finish before going down the embellishment road

I just got my hydraulic forging press set up a couple weekends ago and decided to take the plunge and try one.

let me know what you think


7" Fighter blade
1084 / 15n20 High layer count blade (was supposed to be W's but I accidently turned the billet 90 degrees, whoops, I can ladder the rest of the billet an it will turn out fine)

Caramel Micarta Handle (cause I'm gonna BEAT this one up a lot testing it, didn't wanna waste premium materials)
SS double guard

VERY tapered blade, light and quick

Decent shot of the pattern, LOTS of Chatoyance (shimmer)

 

[athanor]

Wow
love the handel and the shape of your knife
looks verry good
Dirk
Bourguignon
Belgium

 

[RogerP]

That's a good looking piece - I particularly like the blade shape. I'd sure like to see one with maybe a damascus guard and blackwood handle.

Roger

 

[Dawkind]

You did good.........that Damascus is TIGHT.........great job,

 

[Hmathews]

Looks like you did good Stephen! Are you going to bring that one with you Saturday?

 

[T.K.C.]

That is most excellent!! The Damascus reminds me of waves. I LOVE it.

 

[Jon Brand]

Nice next step. I know your blades are real thick and I bet it would hold up nicely.

 

[Steve Nuckels]

Stephan, I love your work, and this is no exception!
Thanks for shareing! Looks to be a great first damascus effort despite your admitted mistake!

Steve
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ABS Apprentice
Potomac Forge
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IN GOD WE TRUST

 

[Lorien]

Stephan you are making great looking knives:thumbup:

 

[Matthew Gregory]

Looks awesome, bro. Can't wait to hear how it takes some abuse!

You're still ugly, tho.

 

[stephanfowler]

Nice next step. I know your blades are real thick and I bet it would hold up nicely.

heh, this one is 1/4" at the guard and tapers to less than 1/16 at the tip (.048 if that helps)

 

[stephanfowler]

Looks awesome, bro. Can't wait to hear how it takes some abuse!

You're still ugly, tho.

what's that mister N.A.B.S.?????


and to think I was gonna bring you a Montecristo at Blade, guess I'll just give it to Kevin

 

[Le Seb]

Looking good !

 

[Dusty One]

Very nice piece.....

 

[stephanfowler]

Looks like you did good Stephen! Are you going to bring that one with you Saturday?

definitely, I'm looking forward to getting your input

:thumbup:

 

[Matthew Gregory]

guess I'll just give it to Kevin

That's okay - he owes me a few, anyhow, so it'll still end up coming to me!

I don't think I qualify for NABS anymore, as I broke the 160 pound mark earlier this year. Of course, I guess I still have no ass...

Wonderful work on the damascus. I dig the lines of the knife, too!