Three Blades From My 1st Damascus Billet

EScott

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I forged my first Damascus billet just after the San Antonio show, but only recently completed two knives from it and have another project from that billet in progress. The billet was made from 1080 and 15n20 that I got from Kelly Cupples, and all three works will be with me at Blade - Table 21R.

Let me know what you think.

I forged and finished a delicate version of my EMc design first. Then decided to Parkerize it after it was completed, as my Parkerizing tank wasn't set up yet. I think the blade came out well, but five minutes in the tank (what I read was recommended) seemed to make the finish a bit blotchy. I decided to make this knife my everyday carry and adjusted the amount of time I leave blades in the Parkerizing tank. I've since gone to one minute in the tank, and the finish on the next one I Parkerized came out much cleaner.

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For my second pattern-welded blade, I went with a tribute to Jerry Fisk's Sendero. We're calling this little bird and trout The Kestral. I didn't Parkerize this one.

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The Kestral
Steel: Pattern-welded 1080 & 15n20
Finish: Hand-sanded and etched
Overall Length: 9 1/2 inches
Blade Length: 4 1/2 inches
Spine Thickness: 0.141 inches
Handle: Flame grain Koa with coined bronze and filed stainless spacers

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I added some laddering for my final project out of this billet. This is still super secret squirrel stuff, but here's a sneak peak. I did Parkerize this blade, and Lydia will add some more shots closer to showtime. Think copper, bronze, wood, and Damascus.

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Hope to see you in Atlanta - table 21R

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E. Scott McGhee
ABS Journeyman Smith
Guinea Hog Forge
 
Fantastic work Scott! I want to see more of what seems to me to be that long pointy dagger! Nice damascus too. :)
 
MT, thanks, it is a very steep uphill path. I always feel like my learning curve is vertical.

John, you will just have to be a little patient to see. Thank you for the tutorial on the damascus. With your detailed instructions I was successful with my first try at the damascus.

Steve, thank you and hope to see you in Maryland some time.

Kyle, thank you for the kind words and, like John, you will have to be patient a little longer.

Scott
 
I dig that Kestral model, it's very sleek and has great lines, but not at the expense of utility. Balance achieved!
 
That Kestral is awesome. Sleek, sharp, well-proportioned. I like the treatment you gave the damascus.
 
Holy Smokes Scott you are on fire!

I can't wait to see that dagger and I'm almost in tears for not being able to make it to Blade.

I'm also always glad to see that I'm not the only one with destroyed hands.
 
The kestral looks really nice.
I like the long, narrow, sleek profile.
The dagger/sword blade really has me intrigued.
Can't wait to see how it turns out.
 
I'm thinking Jerry Fisk would approve of the Kestral; I know I sure do. :)
 
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