My new hunting companion.

[DEllis]

Damascus done with hand hammers(and sledge) only, no power hammer or press.
120 layers random. Aldo's 15n20 and 1084
Just a hair under 9 inch blade.
13 3/4 overall length.
12oz.
1/4" spine
Mild steel and copper fittings.
Carved caribou antler handle.
Still have to make the sheath.

Comments and criticism welcome.

Darcy

 

[Dawkind]

Great job and a fine looking Bowie....really nice job of forging-to-shape and the guard, handle-carving plus the contrast of the copper is very tasteful.

 

[NickWheeler]

Excellent... I really like this piece.

You've got a wonderful combination of materials, colors, and textures here, IMHO.

And as another guy who hammered out some billets by hand before getting powered equipment... I feel for 'ya!

Great work. :thumbup:

 

[hariklis]

excellent taste my friend! unique peace you have there,bravo!!

 

[G. Shahan]

I like it a lot.

Love the guard!!

Great job.

Greg

 

[Steve Nuckels]

Darcy, that piece is extremely sweet!

The Damascus, handle carving, copper, the guard, and.... well, I like it all!

Very nice work.

Steve
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Member, W.F.Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation
ABS AP

 

[i4Marc]

Nice. I like the polished copper.

 

[DEllis]

Thanks guys.
Darcy

 

[Ruben Bonzanin]

Very nice combination. I like this knife. Especially the carved caribou and the polished copper is looking great. :thumbup:
Much respect for doing it with a hand hammer and no support from a power hammer!

 

[mooreknives]

All by hand, you are the man, very nice workmanship!

 

[Mannlicher]

what a great pig sticker!!! Beautiful work.

 

[DEllis]

Thanks all. Much appreciated.
Here's the sheath. Sorry for the poor pics. I need to upgrade my camera soon.

Darcy

 

[wdtorque]

Mighty nice Darcy. Mighty nice

 

[Camber]

Really nice package.

 

[Mark Knapp]

Very sleek, hats off to you for the hand made damascus. Well done.