Damascus and Mammoth Ivory Skinner

[Frank Hunter]

This is my first time working with ivory, I learned a lot. Also, my first real tooling, I made a stamp and went to town on the sheath face before I assembled it. Hope you all enjoy. Specifications follow-

5/32" thick 3 5/8" blade, 1075/15n20 pattern welded billet from Two Finger Knife.
304 stainless bolsters, mirror polished and double miter cut.
Brown/Tan mammoth ivory handle scales with brass corby fasteners. I think for stability with this material a mechanical as well as adhesive joint is a great idea as it wanted to helicopter-twist during flattening the backs.
9 ounce vegetable tan sheath.

 

[Ausbrooks]

Very nice work Frank, I like the ivory and damascus a lot- good idea on the sheath stamp- well done.

 

[kidterico]

Beautiful looking knife. KT

 

[Wade Hougham]

Frank,
Just a great looking skinner/hunter. Great components and not over done. Nice!!!!
Wade

 

[backtines]

Looks good Frank , Very Stout Looking ! Nice job!

 

[Calvin Robinson]

MAN! I like that!
I'll have to keep it in mind for the non tactical fixed blade awards for 2013.

 

[ArtinNC]

Very very nice.

 

[Frank Hunter]

Thanks, guys. This was a fun one. Sure didn't hang around long, either. Barry Gallagher told me once handle materials sell knives, and I keep finding out just how right that is.

 

[J. Doyle]

That's a good looking knife, Frank. I love that blade shape. Nice work.

 

[paps]

I agree with the other comments...very nice work!
Phil

 

[jbrooker]

Nice job on the combo