something new for me

Mike Craddock · Jun 16, 2008

Good morning
I did something different on this one. Let me know what you think.
after etching the blade I ground the false edge then polished that edge. By doing this it looks like the blade has a different profile.
Pictures are poor but mabe you can tell.
9" blade 1084 and 15N20
random pattern guard and butt
copper and silver spacers
burl birch handle

Mike

Allen Newberry · Jun 16, 2008

It's kind of hard to tell about the polished false edge from this angle, but I would say that it looks very nice.

Allen

toecutter · Jun 16, 2008

Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.

Frank Barron · Jun 16, 2008

I like it. I have always felt Damascus should show its polished and etched traits.

David Wesner · Jun 17, 2008

Paratus, I don't see anything wrong with that one bud :thumbup: That is a GREAT looking blade. Angle of the pics make it kind of tough to get a good look at the polished swege for an honest critique but........I'm making an S guard bowie right now too and if it turns out half as nice as this one I'll be just tickled.

Nice job !!

Great looking Damascus, very nice contrast :thumbup: :thumbup:

indian george · Jun 17, 2008

Sweet!! Did you make the Damascus too?????

Mike Craddock · Jun 17, 2008

David Wesner said:
Paratus, I don't see anything wrong with that one bud :thumbup: That is a GREAT looking blade. Angle of the pics make it kind of tough to get a good look at the polished swege for an honest critique but........I'm making an S guard bowie right now too and if it turns out half as nice as this one I'll be just tickled.

Nice job !! Great looking Damascus, very nice contrast :thumbup: :thumbup:

Thanks for the comments guys.

IG, I did the damascus for the blade.
I got the piece for the guard from a guy who wanted me to make him a blade from it, i wouldn't use his damascus for the blade because I didn't know what it was made of. so I took his piece on trade knowing I could use it for something like this.

hope this is a better picture of the swedge

Mike

indian george · Jun 17, 2008

Nice job

:thumbup:

Dan Van · Jun 17, 2008

I like the knife, great looking blade, don't be surprised if your idea catches on
Dan

gixxer · Jun 17, 2008

Very nice for sure!

Bruce Bump · Jun 17, 2008

I like it too. Hey is that a naked lady in the reflextion?

Mike Craddock · Jun 17, 2008

Bruce Bump said:
I like it too. Hey is that a naked lady in the reflextion?

Keep it down Bruce, thats why my wife don't like me taking pictures when she's around.

Thank all you guy for looking

Mike

Bruce Bump · Jun 17, 2008

paratus said:
Keep it down Bruce, thats why my wife don't like me taking pictures when she's around.

Thank all you guy for looking

Mike

Dont tell her I've been back 3 times

Allen Newberry · Jun 17, 2008

I do indeed like the polished area.

Allen

Whoever Wherever · Jun 17, 2008

I have always liked damascus blades with areas polished clean ever since seeing Allen Elishewitz folders. I think this is the first time I have seen it on a Bowie. Looks great from the pics. The false edge was a good spot for it.