Tangs

[DC KNIVES]

As a stock removal maker,I am curious how other knifemakers do the tangs of Damascus blades.With the cost being so high(rightfully so)it bothers me to cover half of it with handle.I weld O-1 on my stick tang knives now.Thanks,Dave

 

[L6steel]

I agree!

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[Bruce Bump]

I make my own damascus. If I had to buy it at about $15-$20 per inch I would weld a tang on but make sure it is in the handle far enough in case the weld is weak. If it is a full tang knife I use damascus all the way. I like the looks of a full tapered damascus tang that has been etched properly. Bruce

 

[Jerry Hossom]

I buy stainless damascus from Devin Thomas and for $15 he welds on a stainless tang. Best $15 I've ever spent. He cuts, welds, anneals and surface grinds. I put the weld at mid-bolster, but frankly that weld is so clean and even I have no worry about it failing.

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