Integral Khyber Knife, Pattern Weld and Ironwood. Now with Sheath Vid.

[Salem Straub]

My latest finished piece. It's a khyber knife, of integral construction in composite zanjir damascus, with a hilt of desert ironwood burl. The blade is 15" long, the overall length is 21", and the weight is 1 lb., 4.65 oz. It is 1-7/8" tall at the heel. It features a traditional T-spine, and a false edge in front. Tang passes fully through and is secured with a twist damascus finial nut suitable for lanyard use.

And here's a video of the sheath that I just added...

 

[TRfromMT]

Superlatives escape me. In awe...

 

[Burke]

Love it. Great Damascus pattern too.

 

[JParanee]

Very impressive

 

[Mecha]

That is just amazing. I'd never head of the Khyber knife until the FiF episode that featured it. I was hoping a few people would make one, and viola! In true Salem Straub fashion.

 

[jdm61]

Shazam!!!! How did you do the narrow bars?

 

[Scott Hanson]

Stunning Damascus pattern, superb looking knife.

 

[bluejaunte]

That's just friggin' awesome.

 

[TK Steingass]

All superlatives. Salem

 

[Camber]

Holy cow...that's f'n awesome.

 

[someoldfart]

Your work never ceases to amaze me, but this piece goes beyond exceptional. Truly a beautiful masterpiece.

 

[Lorien]

you. are. killing. it.

 

[R APPLEBY]

Amazing Damascus on a great knife

 

[Jonathans]

Thats a magnificent piece of work. Thanks for sharing it. I'll spent the rest of today pondering how you did the T spine.

 

[Salem Straub]

Thanks folks, for the lovely comments... I see there is some interest in the making of it. Luckily I did a fairly detailed WIP album with captions, on my FB profile. It includes the pattern welding and T-spine...
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/...073741881.100001982551950&type=1&l=8212298e56

 

[john april]

top notch from tip to pommel. nice handle carving !

 

[billf]

That is magnificent Salem!

I think it's the most elegant knife you've ever done...and that is saying a lot!

Bill

 

[madcap_magician]

A fantastic piece from one of the best in the game right now. Lovely work, Salem.

 

[Dawkind]

Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzz....

Spectacular and nicely sized.

 

[Phillip Patton]

Awesome!