Sorry, I just can't do it!

[Danbo]

Cover up pretty damascus with handles, that is.




Latest to come out of the shop. Bigger one, I actually made the damascus. 128 layers of O1/L6/6150/15N20. Prolly a bit over 3/16" thick at the handle, so it doesn't feel like it needs a handle. The smaller, pointier one is a choice piece of Delbert Ealy's "Vines" pattern mosaic damascus, with O1/L6/nickel in the mix. That one is super thinly ground and is only 1/8" at the thickest point. Wish I could keep that one, it came out so nicely, but it's an ordered knife for a local guy.

 

[Sam Salvati]

Very nice!

 

[rtj1981]

Good looking knives Dan. Did you hammer the damascus out by hand?

 

[jonnymac44]

Very cool Danbo! Hey, why aren't there any handles on those knives????

Seriously, really good stuff. Keep it up:thumbup:

 

[Kohai999]

Cover up pretty damascus with handles, that is.


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That's because you SUCK at handles.

We aren't even going to mention bolsters at this point

Nice grinds, nice steel, amigo.:thumbup:

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[RogerP]

Nice grinds, nice steel, amigo.:thumbup:

What he said.

I'm sure a few sessions in therapy will help with your handle issues.

Roger

 

[Dawkind]

Maybe you could ease into the handle thing by doing a Japanese-style wrap on a few, followed by Turk's Head knots and such......

About time to just suck it up, Big Times!!!

 

[Danbo]

Well, the issue of whether or not to handle the bigger one is moot. A local friend wanted to buy it as is, so I marked my name on it and put a scary sharp razor edge on it. He says he's gonna use it in his kitchen. :thumbup:

BTW, knowing that somebody is actually going to use one of my knives, makes me so happy, I put on a silly Sombrero hat to celebrate!

 

[Danbo]

Good looking knives Dan. Did you hammer the damascus out by hand?

Sorry, just saw this. No, it was pressed out with a hydraulic press.

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

You don't have to put a Sombrero on to look silly - I mean to celebrate.