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This is my latest project from my shop - 90 layer pattern weld of 1095, 1084 and 15n20 - scales are spalted maple burl topped with tung oil - Stainless pins - Etched in ferric chloride. OAL - 6" Handle 2 7/8" Blade tip to sclaes 3 1/8"

Thanks for info!

I use knife scribe - http://usaknifemaker.com/metal-working-tools-and-supplies-c-44/knife-scribe-magnum-with-1-8-carbide-scraper.html

Where can one buy hybrid scales similar to those? Knife looks great.

I always do mine first--just normalize more and make sure using correct quench ant at correct temperature

Drill holes after heat treat - That would be nearly impossible, wouldn't it?

I'm not sure brand most people use...I get mine at local hardware store. Remember to get 1/2 hour or longer set time so you can take your time. Per assemble it dry first to make sure everything fits before mixing.

Yes, I would epoxy them - Can use something a simple as brass or other steel rod for pins. Again rough them up so epoxy bonds better. The corbys, etc look cool but planning thickness comes into play so you dont grind away too much exposing inner threaded material.

Most scales can be bought as a set, so band saw would be lower on priority list. The drill press is important to keep holes perfectly straight. Make sure the scales and tang are roughed up enough to give epoxy goos stickiness (?word!)

The detail of your work is exceptional.

if you can get an exact measurement (at widest point), it is simply the middle no matter how you measure.

You should have ground the edge profile for practice - That is the hardest part of the real knife and you skipped practicing that. Otherwise like the shape - I also agree the handle needs to be thinned quite a bit more.

absolutely gorgeous!

The billet should not be hardened - It would be very atypical to harden a damascus billet - there is no logical reason to do this. Just start working it as planned.

Thank you

Edit - scales are Resinwood-Tiger Stripe - Cocobolo Scales, not snakewood

Here is my latest - 1095 with snakewood scales - Stainless pins

Columbi Marking Tools I used Columbia Marking Tool to make mine and it is very heavy duty. Cost ~180.00. http://columbiamt.com/CMT-Main

I just bought this one: G0640X 17" Metal/Wood Bandsaw w/Inverter Motor. $1850.00. Very nice speeds from 100 - 3600 fps, so can cut both

David - Sorry to revive an old thread. Are these available to purchase?