Mnandi: My latest Obsession

franzdom said:
This may be a difficult decision, some of my very best are not damascus. Jigged rosewood, both of my sweet box elders, and my two latest cracked mammoth bark. I used to have a strong preference for the damascus but it has grown weaker, and now I just prefer unique inlays with lots of character.
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I agree with this ... and sometimes, just plain old S35VN looks great. SOME (not all) of the stainless DT damascus looks a little dull (the pattern and art of it are still great and beautiful but the contrast is just not there ... sometimes) .... If we were talking coated or high carbon it would be a different story. To me, the character and uniqueness of the inlay is far more important than a run of the mill damascus blade ... so to speak ... I know "run of the mill" and "damascus" should not go in the same sentence.

Please don't flame me ... it is just my opinion and I think what WH (for example) does with damascus is more interesting. I also understand that CRK's damascus is intended for use, hence the lack of coating or high carbon mixes (what's the right word?) which can scratch, peel off or stain.
 
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There have been Mnandis that I liked the inlay but passed on because I did not like the damascus. The same can not be said for those with S30V or S35V blades. Having said that, there have been some that I didn't necessarily love the inlay, but loved the damascus and could not pass up. Basically poor damascus, ruins the knife for me. Unfortunately, the ones with phenomenal inlays and damascus are usually gone before I even have a chance at them.
 
It was a good morning. The first to arrive was a Bocote Bubble Wrap.



Soon to follow was a Mammoth Bark.



A new group shot.

 
Good ..... they arrived safe and sound! And beauties they are .... especially that bocote bubble wrap. Love it!
 
sk8n said:
It was a good morning. The first to arrive was a Bocote Bubble Wrap.

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Soon to follow was a Mammoth Bark.
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I am in love with that BB, old pivot and all.
 
Phenomenal collection, sk8n - thanks for taking the time to photograph and post.
 
Holy cow! The mammoth bark with a decorated pin is the definition of a score! The other two are not bad either!
 
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Gorgeous, that decorated pin goes perfectly with that bark. As masterserg stated, the other two aren't bad either.:D
Congrats!
 
Simply Amazing, So Much Beauty in the Room, Congratulations to all who Scored and Thank You So Very Much for Sharing:thumbup:
 
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sk8n said:
It was a good morning. The first to arrive was a Bocote Bubble Wrap.
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What's the birthdate on that Bocote? I wonder if it was from the same batch as the one I'm waiting for from you. Your's are beautiful, BTW!
 
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