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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Sweet blade! I mark the handle on the billet with a grind mark or tac weld to remind me which way my layers are running. I've made that mistake too. How's the dagger comin along?
 
When I grow up I want to be like Stephan Fowler! :D

Beautiful work. Something to shoot for indeed.

Thanks for sharing

Patrice
 
Patrice Lemée;7468657 said:
When I grow up I want to be like Stephan Fowler! :D

Beautiful work. Something to shoot for indeed.

Thanks for sharing

Patrice
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hehe, you might just wanna rethink that a tad.


:o:o:o
 
Very nice Stephan, looks like you did a great job. By the way you do not have to destroy it, you can always send it to me. :D Congrats on the press too.
 
Looking good, love the handle shape, and that pattern turned out great, even if it was accidental.
 
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