Nichols Damascus and Ironwood Build-Off Folder

[Josh Dabney]

This is my first liner lock and my entry for the GLWJ MKS linerlock build-off.

I decided to go with some Chad Nichols Carbon Steel Lizzard Skin pattern damascus for the blade, bolsters and backbar and Desert Ironwood for the scales.

She's a front flipper design with a stippled flipper and some stippling on the lockbar and works suprizingly well I wouldn't necessarily say this is a fast opening feature and more of a Gent's flipper than a tactical feature. I was shooting for a sleek and streamlined look and the flipper allowed me to eliminate the thumbstud.

You can check out the contest info here-
http://www.knifedogs.com/showthread.php?t=3566

Also you are invited to check out my WIP on this build here-
http://www.knifedogs.com/showthread.php?t=3566

Thanks alot for looking and please feel welcomed to comment critique etc.

-Josh

 

[Silversage]

Great looking knife!! Very much like how the ironwood compliments the damascus!!

 

[Cubane]

Turned out great. A bit of a clip point on there too. Looks good.

 

[joe sangster]

Josh , that is a fine llking 1st !2thumbs

Joe

 

[Patrick]

Beautiful work Josh. It is a very complimentary combination.

Pat

 

[JAWilliams]

That is beautiful.

 

[stabber]

Looks fantastic Josh. Nice extra touches with the stippling. Nice grind2thumbs

 

[Bruce Bump]

Wonderful looking folder Josh. You have an eye for detail too.

 

[Josh Dabney]

Thanks for all the nice comments fellas. I do appreciate it

-Josh

 

[acmetsala]

I am very impressed!!! Beautiful in every respect.

Chad's steel is my favorite to use and looks great on your knife.

 

[John Barker]

Great work!
-John

 

[Steve]

That came out beautiful Josh!!! That is awesome!!

Steve