"Stripes"

[J. Neilson]

I made this one while teaching one of my students how to make canister damascus. He wanted to know about all those "striped tactical" blades he see's in the magazines. I told him, instead of adding a coating to the surface of your steel... change your steel. We simply took a square can and added a scoop of 1084HC powder, then dropped in a square of 15N20, then a scoop of 1084HC powder... and so on. I made a fair sized drop-point with a file-worked thumb rest, "splitter" pommel and used stabilized, double-dyed Maple Burl wood scales, faceted them and secured them stainless steel handle bolts.

 

[T.K.C.]

That is very nice looking.

 

[Shawn fu]

Now that is cool!

 

[butcher_block]

always tring different things
i like it

 

[Burl Source]

I like the stripes, but................
I really, really like that faceted handle.
Everything about this knife looks great.

 

[brokenspearpoint]

Mr. Neilson:
Two things. First, that is a tremendous looking knife. Functional shape and unique look all at the same time. Second, you have some very fortunate students.

 

[jbrackett]

Very Nice!!

 

[Samurai Stu]

Well thought out an dwell put together. Nice work.

 

[jnich005]

I like the stripes, but................
I really, really like that faceted handle.
Everything about this knife looks great.

I too am really digging the handle. The strips are nice as well.