Have some barstock, want to find a maker to do something with it!

[SpyderJon]

Howdy all! The title says it all. I am about to be the proud owner of some Delbert Ealy "Vines" pattern Damascus, and am looking for someone to do something with it. I don't have the time or talent to put this stuff to good effect, so I'm interested in what others may be able to do with it? I'm getting about a 5" bar, so any ideas? thought about a small hidden tang knife? Maybe 2"-2.5" in the blade? Anyone got a thought on this? I bought the bar, by the by, because I've seen knives made from this pattern that were absolutely stunning, and looked like fire going across the blade. Real sweet stuff!

Sincerely,
Anthony

 

[nifrand]

Moving to ShopTalk.
Randy

 

[SpyderJon]

Thanks! I wasn't really sure where to put it, but Thanks for setting it straight!

Sincerely,
Anthony

 

[Daniel Koster]

Hi Jon. Nice avatar...wonder where you got it....


You could use the whole bar as a blade if you found somebody to weld a tang to it. Otherwise, why not go for a full tang? The nice thing is that you can etch the tang and see the pattern travel down the spine and all the way around.

 

[Burchtree]

You must have won one of his damascus contests. His work is great!

I don't know if this gentleman would be interested, or has time, but P Moore makes some beautiful small blades: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=27317

Maybe he'll pipe in here --

 

[SpyderJon]

Does anyone know how to get in contact with P. Moore? Anyone?

Sincerely,
Anthony

 

[p moore]

Anthony;
Hi this is Paul. Yes I would be interested in seeing what you have in mind. If you click on my name, you will find my e-mail info.

Thanks, Paul