Ladder pattern and Koa

David Loukides

David Loukides

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Many thanks to the various Knife Makers and suppliers that have helped out on this project.
This is the first Ladder pattern I have made. I will be working on refining the pattern next knife.
Extra Thanks to Nick Wheeler for Making a Video on finishing Koa wood.
Spec's,
153 layers of 1084 and 15n20
10 &3/8" Tip to Guard
15 & 7/8" Overall length


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Comments Welcome
Dave
 
Dang Dave!
Beautiful Knife!
I am thinking you are going to make the teacher proud with how well you finished the Koa.
I really like the pattern in the steel as well.
All in all, she's a beauty!
 
man, that koa is shnazzy!
 
That's a nice work :thumbup:, the next ladder pattern will be better and so on, that's the way.
 
That is beautiful. Is there a link to that video on finishing koa or is that a DVD?
 
Burl Source said:
Dang Dave!
Beautiful Knife!
I am thinking you are going to make the teacher proud with how well you finished the Koa.
I really like the pattern in the steel as well.
All in all, she's a beauty!
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Ditto! Well said Mark.
Dozier
 
Fantastic piece overall, but the koa......I don´t think I´ve ever seen it better, nor finished as nice.

Congrats.

Brian
 
Your proportions, handle finish, guard and overall execution are very impressive. While perhaps not a perfect ladder, I love your damascus pattern. I really complements your handle.
I like your handle shape and ergonomics, however personally, I would prefer a more contoured butt to more match your other curvatures.
 
Hey David - greetings from Southbury :D

beautiful knife - That damascus looks very "organic" and I like that alot.....the Koa is fabulous - and I say that as a Koa aficionado:p

great job!

Bill Flynn
 
Hi Parbajtor,
K&G Stabilized the block of wood. I purchased the block from the Burl Source. It was The best grade Mark had to offer.
I do not know of the process to make the colors come out. Mark Might Chime in on this.
How I finished the handle is detailed in this video By Nick Wheeler. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc4y1bFj3co

Hi Kevin J,
Your point on the handle is Good. You will see some improvements in that area on a future knife. Plus a more refined Damascus.

Thank's
Dave
 
parbajtor said:
Did you use Aqua regia or aqua fortis on the Koa?
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That was the natural color with the Koa. Koa colors can range from amber to chocolate brown with a gazillion variations in between.
It was stabilized clear by K&G. The block had good figure and Dave finished it really well.
 
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