" Gambler with Damascus & Walrus Ivory

[Steven Kelly]

I was asked to do something along the lines of a Randall Gambler. But, put my own twist on it. So, this is what I came up with...

The Blade is 4 3/4" long, by just under 3/16" thick, with a 4 1/4" cutting edge. It is from some of my 168 layer random pool pattern Damascus steel. The guard is 2 pieces of nickel silver sandwiched between 3 layers of bronze. The handle is fossil walrus ivory that I did a little carving on for some extra effect. OAL is 9". I haven't started a sheath for it yet, but will probably do something like a double lined leather boot sheath with a clip on the back.
Let me know what you think...

Steve

 

[ckerwin]

Very nice work:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Steven Kelly]

Thanks!!

 

[Bruce Bump]

Real nice one Steve. I love a gambler knife and this one is sweet.

 

[Steven Kelly]

Thanks Bruce!!!

 

[Jose Reyes]

Good job, Steven. My only criticism is that the handle is a little straight. Next time think Marilyn Monroe and give it a little bit of hips. :thumbup:

 

[Steven Kelly]

Thanks Jose...
I did have a bit of flair at the back, but the way the ivory was shaped, it threw they symmetry off, so I took it out...

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I think it looks great, but would prefer it without the carving.