Ivory & Damascus

[backtines]

I built this one for a guy that was very specific on what he wanted.. He wanted plenty of handle real estate for his scrimshaw project to be added to this knife. This was a first for me in a bunch of different ways . First time I ever worked with Ivory and this is the first time I ever made a knife over 8 " long too. I learned a lot on this build and I know what not to do on the next one.. I want to suggest to the customer to maybe get some engraving done on the bolsters. That was one of the reasons I didnt burry the bolster inside the sheath .. I think it may look cool engraved and showing while in the sheath, but lets see what happens when I suggest it to the customer ..

My logo is in there , just real hard to see . I had to grind down those flats pretty good after an episode I had with a slight warp .. Its a long story. I got it straight in the end but had to loose some depth in the logo .. Ill take it .

Im happy with the way this one came out , lets hope the customer is too.

Big thanks to Randy from HHH Knives for the chunk of Damascus..
Also sending some thanks to Rudy Joly , Josh Dabney and Calvin Robinson and Laurence for their tips on working with Iory and other bumps I was having along the way.

Thanks for looking.


OL 11 3/4 "
HHH Damascus ( not sure of the pattern )
Blade length 6"
Pre Ban Elephant Ivory
416 bolsters and pins
8/9 oz leather

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[Josh Dabney]

Fine looking knife Bro !

-Josh

 

[Calvin Robinson]

Mikey,
It looks very good,I'm sure he will love it. I hope we can see it after scrimshaw and engraving.

 

[jbrooker]

Nice work the costumer should have plenty of room to schrim on

 

[Rudy Joly]

And you were worried ?
It looks great Mike. I'm sure we're all glad to help....anytime. The reward is seeing you succeed and carry it forward.

Rudy

 

[dan van]

That is a really great looking knife. I like the ivory and the way it adds to the knife. Dan

 

[Jim Coffee]

Just as I thought. That one is over the top. Your customer will love it Mikey.

 

[backtines]

Just as I thought. That one is over the top. Your customer will love it Mikey.

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I definitely learned a lot with this build and I know the next one will come out better.. The guy just picked it up and he really really loved it ! That makes it all worth it in the end .

 

[HHH Knives]

That turned out awesome. Great job all around.

 

[rhinoknives]

Gorgeous!
And you were worried? I know it's always different with new materials.
It is a Handsome looking knife! You should be proud.

Laurence

www.rhinoknives.com

 

[Guindesigns]

that is a fine looking knife Mikey it looks awesome.

 

[backtines]

that is a fine looking knife Mikey it looks awesome.

Thanks again guys.

 

[backtines]

Check out the scrimshaw done to this knife . Amazing !!

My friend brought it by shop today as I was on my way out.. I took a few pics from my cell phone and I had to run.. Awesome work..

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[mike miller]

Very nice Buck skinner. Serious work.

 

[Brad Lilly]

The scrimshaw really came out nice. Killer knife man, anyone would be happy with