Raindrop Pattern Filet

[G L Drew]

Raindrops are the most time consuming pattern that I make in damascus but it comes out looking good and well worth the effort.
I forged the billet from 135 layers of 15N20 and 1084 high carbon steel
I heat treated with three normalizing and two tempering cycles in my Evenheat furnace with attention to a fine grain structure throughout the blade. This is especially important in a blade this thin that needs to flex in use.
Flat to slightly convex grind
Rosewood handle
Overall length: 11 1/4 inches
Blade: 6 3/4 inches
Leather scabbard with a belt loop for a right hand carry

$240 delivered within the US. My PayPal and email address is gldrewknives@gmail.com


IMG_3937 by Gerald Drew, on Flickr
IMG_3936 by Gerald Drew, on Flickr
IMG_3939 by Gerald Drew, on Flickr
IMG_3944 by Gerald Drew, on Flickr
IMG_3935 by Gerald Drew, on Flickr

 

[Steve3]

That is really nice Gerald! Great work.

 

[Smithy75]

Very nice work sir regards from the UK

 

[G L Drew]

Thanks , guys. Stay healthy!

 

[tasahbay716]

I have one of Mr. Drew's fillet knives and it is a pleasure to use cleaning fish. I would buy this in a heartbeat if I knew I was going to have a job in the next couple of weeks. Someone will get a very fine tool when they buy this knife.