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Fowler Damascus Fighter

stephanfowler

stephanfowler

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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

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VERY tapered blade, light and quick

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

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Wow
love the handel and the shape of your knife
looks verry good
Dirk
Bourguignon
Belgium
 
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
 
You did good.........that Damascus is TIGHT.........great job, :cool:
 
Nice next step. I know your blades are real thick and I bet it would hold up nicely.
 
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
 
Stephan you are making great looking knives:thumbup:
 
Looks awesome, bro. Can't wait to hear how it takes some abuse!

You're still ugly, tho.
 
stephanfowler said:
guess I'll just give it to Kevin
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That's okay - he owes me a few, anyhow, so it'll still end up coming to me!:D

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!
 
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