This is the first time I've used Camphor on a knife. Did quite a bit of turning with it when I was a kid.
It has been stabilized and it turned out harder than I expected.
304 is what I have available. 416 is nice to work with because it is magnetic and can therefore be held down on a surface grinder with a magnetic chuck. It is also easier to work. Unfortunately it is not freely available where I live.
This is the first time I've worked with Damasteel and I'm very happy with how it turned out.
Blade & Spring: Hakkapella Damasteel
Bolsters & Liners: 304 stainless
Scales: Sable horn
The blade shape is a 1 arm opening or amputee design. After WW2 or WW2 (not sure) many of the men came home with an arm or hand missing. The idea is that you can hook the tip on your trouser pocket or the edge of a table to assist in opening.
This was a great project. Living in Zululand in South Africa this is close to my heart...and it came out sweet.
Blade: SAE 5160
Shaft: African Rosewood
Copper braid
Copper/Brass mokume