I love damascus, I love ivory, and I love tanks. What? Tanks? Yes, tanks.
I recently have been waffling on whether or not I wanted to buy a Boker Leo Damascus II. I learned about them after Mr. Balbach (the original forger of the damascus made from reclaimed Leopard I MBT barrels) had seperated from Boker. So, I was looking around for an "original", which is actually incredibly hard to find. I mean new, of course. You can tell the difference because after Boker and Mr. Balbach had their falling-out, Boker had to change the stamp on the blade from LEO DAMAST to LEOPARD DAMAST. C'est la Vie... or So ist das Leben, however you prefer.
While googling, I came across an interesting advertisement for a Robert Klaas knife that used Balbach Leo Damast. I said to myself, "Self, this has to be incorrect... let's investigate some more." And investigate we... erm, I mean I... did.
Turns out, in 2013, the Knife of the Year for Robert Klaas Knives (Kissing Crane) was a cool little traditional folder using Balbach damast. The knife was called the "Dark Rooster" for those interested. However, turns out that it turns out, Mr. Balbach offered up some of his Leo Damast for a SUPER-DUPER special run of only 20 pieces of the same pattern. Which was then slabbed with mammoth ivory.
Two years later, and voila... I found it. I am in love. It is on its way to me as I type this. HURRY UP GERMAN MAIL!!!
Here are a few stock photos for you gents (and ladies) of #11/20, the very same one that is in a neat little package being trucked to my doorstep.
It's ok if you're drooling. I've had to wear a bib since I first saw it, too. Me and myself are pleased. Or is it Myself and I? Either way...
I recently have been waffling on whether or not I wanted to buy a Boker Leo Damascus II. I learned about them after Mr. Balbach (the original forger of the damascus made from reclaimed Leopard I MBT barrels) had seperated from Boker. So, I was looking around for an "original", which is actually incredibly hard to find. I mean new, of course. You can tell the difference because after Boker and Mr. Balbach had their falling-out, Boker had to change the stamp on the blade from LEO DAMAST to LEOPARD DAMAST. C'est la Vie... or So ist das Leben, however you prefer.
While googling, I came across an interesting advertisement for a Robert Klaas knife that used Balbach Leo Damast. I said to myself, "Self, this has to be incorrect... let's investigate some more." And investigate we... erm, I mean I... did.
Turns out, in 2013, the Knife of the Year for Robert Klaas Knives (Kissing Crane) was a cool little traditional folder using Balbach damast. The knife was called the "Dark Rooster" for those interested. However, turns out that it turns out, Mr. Balbach offered up some of his Leo Damast for a SUPER-DUPER special run of only 20 pieces of the same pattern. Which was then slabbed with mammoth ivory.
Two years later, and voila... I found it. I am in love. It is on its way to me as I type this. HURRY UP GERMAN MAIL!!!
Here are a few stock photos for you gents (and ladies) of #11/20, the very same one that is in a neat little package being trucked to my doorstep.
It's ok if you're drooling. I've had to wear a bib since I first saw it, too. Me and myself are pleased. Or is it Myself and I? Either way...
Jk beautiful blade
