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Those are beautiful knives, sir.
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Very nice work man. I really like that top one.
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Thanks guys, the more stick tang knives I make the more I like them. They take a little more time and prep work but I'm getting it down a little better.
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Look great as always Dan.
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Like your knives style, Dan!
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I LOVE file knives. Well done.
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I love the file knives too. It's what I carry when I hunt. Never let me down so far
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here's some damascus with elk antler just as the sun comes up. Kind of an artsy pic
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here's some damascus with elk antler just as the sun comes up. Kind of an artsy pic Love that one!!!
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sheath for the push knife
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Yup... outstanding work!
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thanks, here's some rams horn I've been working on
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Mighty fine horn there Dan! What steel?
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this Ram's horn knife is a Nicholson file that I heat treated.
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yeah that's a flat grind. It is .126 at the spine so it'll make a nice skinning knife for sure
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something new to look at Moose antler kind of reminds me of ivory. Damascus is USA made 416 layer. Stainless steel guard and spacers
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just some basic every day users Box Elder burl Brown Mallee burl Box Elder burl
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here's some old school damascus with bone
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Wow. That's a real looker... bout too pretty to take out.
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I'm kind of stuck on this model right now. It just has a look I like. Here's one in ADS damascus with elk antler
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One hansome knife . . . not a bad place to be stuck.
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sometimes you hop outa bed at just the right time. I forgot to add, S35Vn stainless with Ram's horn for the scales and antelope bead
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Here's some Australian red mallee burl on damascus
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I have a Nicholson file I'd like you to make a stacked leather knife for me. Beautiful work.
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I have a Nicholson file I'd like you to make a stacked leather knife for me. Beautiful work. thanks, and anytime you're ready just let me know. You can email, call, FB IG or message here.
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Just wondering, do you do any of the wood stabilization for the scales ? That two tone is very nice!!
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Just wondering, do you do any of the wood stabilization for the scales ? That two tone is very nice!! I try not too do any stabilizing if I can help it. I'd rather just pick nice scales that have been stabilized by K&G or the like. A lot of people use Cactus Juice, including me but I can tell the difference when sanding the handles. If I don't have time to send it out, I'll use it. With all the Mod Box guys selling blocks of wood for hundreds of dollars, the days nive wood at reasonable prices are gone. Some scales I buy are in the $65-$95 range. Hard to recover your money from that.
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I think you're starting to get the hang of this knife making thing Dan.
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Wow! Your work is beautiful. You, sir, are an artist.
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Go the North end of 4 C and you will get to meet Brad Vice and go through all his Damascus for sale. I like to hand pick it myself!
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Go the North end of 4 C and you will get to meet Brad Vice and go through all his Damascus for sale. I like to hand pick it myself! I will do that! I actually own a printing company and I designed and printed all the cards, banners and brochures for Brad at ADS. Hope to see you there too!
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Great time at the show! Got to meet 3 really great knife makers. Mike E Miller, Paul Lusk and Steve Nolte. They were unbelievably kind and their advise and tips were gladly taken. I just wish I could've had more time to really pic their brains. Now that I have seen some really good knife making I see where I need to be.
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I met Dan308 at the Show on Sunday and he is a super nice fellow and his knives truly are a work of art! I’ll be ordering a new knife from him soon!
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I met Dan308 at the Show on Sunday and he is a super nice fellow and his knives truly are a work of art! I’ll be ordering a new knife from him soon! Thanks man! It's always a neat thing to put a face to the people you see on the forum. Thanks for the good words and I really look forward to hearing from you.
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couple of stacked leather knives I finished after the show in Tulsa.
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Dan what is your turn around time?..........could you do 2 to 3 knives , to be delivered together ?............bob
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turn time depends on complexity and materials used, things like that. I sent you a pm Bob
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Not my style but I did the best I could. Damascus and G10 combo is purely a sin. After I make a kydex sheath, I may not recover changed the screws out for titanium, looks better
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Been kind of a tough last six months. Medical problems and the big "C" in the family. But for all the knives I didn't get done here's a few I did manage to get done. Some divot tools since I like to play golf [img] https://i.imgur.com/rPlSNJI.jpg[/img]
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Some divot tools since I like to play golf Ah... Not being a golfer, I was about to point out that your pickle forks needed a longer handle to reach the bottom of the pickle jar... Nice looking steel indeed. John
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If you get 2 of the divot tools you could eat corn on the cobb with some true class! LOL
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Skinner style knife. 416 layer ADS damascus with a hollow grind. The bolsters are 440c stainless steel dovetailed to stabilized Mammoth. Red liners and mosaic pins. Bead is the same. The OAL is 8 7/8 and the blade is 4 3/8
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here's the sheath for this knife. Cow leather with deerskin lining and the inlay is water snake
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The ram horn handle is kick ass.
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back to more traditional style knives. This one has natural elk with red liners.
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it's a stainless kind of day. Working on a few but just finished this. S35Vn stainless with some elk. Of course I put the cool side on the wrong side. I seem to do this a lot.
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This knife gets a custom made sheath with Stingray inlay. It's lined with deer skin to keep the scratches down. Maybe too much bling here. CPM S35vn stainless hardened and Cryo'd to 60 HRC. OAL is 8 1/2 OAL with a 3 3/4 inch blade. The scales are stabilized elk antler. Purple G10 liners highlighted by mosaic pins.
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Nothing says Classic like honduran rosewood burl with white spacers
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I've been on a damascus thing lately. The first 2 are elk antler the 3rd is some of my best Honduran Rosewood Burl. this is a little Caper/EDC that I etched a little differently. I took a 1/2 penny and dropper it into my ferric chloride. The copper in the solution attracts to the blade. I think it looks cool. But what can I say about this? HRB always looks classy
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Beautiful knives. Love the stacked leather at the top of the page.
You ever do bull nose/nessmuk style skinners?
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Beautiful knives. Love the stacked leather at the top of the page.
You ever do bull nose/nessmuk style skinners? I just sold the last Stacked leather knife I had the other day. I don't have a pattern for a good nessmuk style knife but I'll look around and see if I can find something
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here's a few I have finished. Getting ready for a show in Fort Worth the 27th and 28th. I'm making a few more to take there. this one has mesquite burl S35Vn and elk antler S35Vn and mammoth ivory File steel with elk antler
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Holy smokes are those some beautiful knives!!!!
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Dang Dan, some absolutely beautiful blades you make there. W. Bill
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last one before the show!
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I'm going to be at the Blade Show the 7th, 8th, 9th of June. Anyone going to be there? Please try to find me if you do. I 'know there's tons of tables but keep looking. I'd really like to meet some people from the forum Here's a few I made to take
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You make some beautiful knives! Where is the knife show going to be?
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I'm only 75 but when I grow up I want to be like Dan308. Dan, those are stunning knives. I'm really going to have up my game.
Great work Dan.
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I'm only 75 but when I grow up I want to be like Dan308. Dan, those are stunning knives. I'm really going to have up my game.
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I know this may be a question that makes a professional knife maker like you hair curl backwards but if I don't ask I won't learn. Who do you recommend as a supplier of knife making materials? I have purchased from Texas knife supply on a few occasions but I'm not that fond of Chinese stuff. Any recommendations you have for blades and handle materials is very appreciated. Looking at your pictures, I see so many ideas I want to implement in my next builds. I might just an "assembler" but the look in the eyes of the recipient on one my knives is my greatest joy. I also make sheaths to go along with each blade. Thanking you in advance for any input you will share.
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I like Jantz. Their quality is good and so are the selections. If there is a real knife show near you, go to it, do a lot of talking and negotiating.
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I know this may be a question that makes a professional knife maker like you hair curl backwards but if I don't ask I won't learn. Who do you recommend as a supplier of knife making materials? I have purchased from Texas knife supply on a few occasions but I'm not that fond of Chinese stuff. Any recommendations you have for blades and handle materials is very appreciated. Looking at your pictures, I see so many ideas I want to implement in my next builds. I might just an "assembler" but the look in the eyes of the recipient on one my knives is my greatest joy. I also make sheaths to go along with each blade. Thanking you in advance for any input you will share.
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PM me if you'd rather answer off line. As far as blades go, I make my own. Tru-grit has the best selection of belts and if you're heat treating stainless, they have tool rap for a good price. A few odds and ends too. Their shipping is reasonable if you can order a lot. USA Knifemaker seems to have the best LINER selection and sometimes some micarta or G10. Shipping is ok Alpha knife supply has bigger pieces of G10 and also some pretty good prices on knife steel carbon and stainless. NJ steel has good steel prices but the shipping is high. Like order 2 bars of steel and it's $60 for the steel and $35 shipping
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If you want blades, Jantz is a good choice. They water jet then grind the blades in house. Last I knew they send them out for heat treat to a very reputable place. Belts and supplies I would recommend Pops Supply in Georgia.Recently Pop sold the business to 4 knife makers who are doing an outstanding job. Shipping is actual cost not some jacked up price. Handle material Terry Dunn in Texas has a very nice supply. Glen Roach out of Claremore , Okla. has some nice stuff
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Been a while since my last post. I had a heart attack the last week in September. Dr. thought I wasn't going to make it. But 4 stints about 1 inch long each and I'm back to normal. Tons of meds and diabetic now too. Oh well..... Here's one that I just finished. 416 layer Damascus hunter style with brass, blue and turquoise spacers. The OAL is 9 7/8 with a 5 1/4 blade. Sheath will be leather of course
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That’s a beauty!
Sorry to hear about your heart attack! Glad your doing better!
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I’m also glad your doing better buddy!! Beautiful work as always one of a kind knives that’s for sure everyone needs at least one of yours “ or two” to add to his collection, take care of your self.
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Finally finished the sheath for this one
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Dan, as I have said before when I grow up I want to be you or at least have your talent. And I'm only 75!
The most beautiful knife work I've seen, ever.
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Dan, as I have said before when I grow up I want to be you or at least have your talent. And I'm only 75!
The most beautiful knife work I've seen, ever.
You are a true artist.
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Dan you do make some beautiful knives!
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You do beautiful work. That folder is a work of art.
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The work of you folder guys just amazes me.
Wow.
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I've only made 3 folders so far but I do plan on making a few more
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What's the dimensions on your folders? Compared to your hand they look really large. Absolutely beautiful.
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I have a medium to small hand but all the specs are on my page. The Ti flipper is The OAL is 9 inches with a 3 7/8 blade. It's 5 inches closed. The gents folder is The OAL is 8 1/2 inches with a 3 11/16 blade. It's 5 inches closed. I tried to make these hunting size
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That sure looks good dude. I love that flipper too.
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Thanks guys, I really like this one too. I spent a lot of time on my hands and knees looking for dropped parts.
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thought I'd post a few. I've been away remodeling a bathroom in my house. Here's a cool folder with damascus and elk antler
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That folder looks dope...! Love the design.
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yes I'm kind of stuck on this design. This is my smaller pocket folder. Here's a pic of the lock side
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Unbelievable work sir, I don’t wanna check your prices! 😂😂
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Come on! it's not that bad lol. Something you can pass down
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Yes sir. This one really horns me up!!
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that little flipper is slick as butter lol. I have a video of the action on my facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/dan.thornburg.56/videos/923719751423044/?t=0owI don't know how to make it pop up in the thread, but the link works
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Here's one I just finished today. My first tome working with Damasteel. It came out ok and I learned a lot. Getting better at it but still a long way to go. Damasteel blade Carbon damascus bolsters Elk Antler scales Ti-Pivot Screws See if this video works? https://www.facebook.com/dan.thornburg.56/videos/1043577869437231/?t=0
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Damn!!... beautiful work Dan
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Thanks, I tried to post a video of the action but I can't figure out how. Anyway, it's pretty smooth
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This is my Hunter style with Elk antler. The knife is 9 1/8 OAL with a 5 inch blade. The steel is ADS Damascus with some sweet elk antler. Brass bolsters are dovetailed with 2 mosaic pins. Here's a Hunter with awesome blue Box Elder This one I call Elk Scalpel. It's AEB-L stainless steel
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Oh boy, I sure like that last one! Sexy
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Incredible work as usual Dan, those folders are definitely keep sakes! Watched your video as well and agree on no clip, keep up the beautiful workmanship.
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Thanks for watching the video. I have a 4 part series on my you tube page on making a knife with bolsters https://youtu.be/vazbBuOJcts
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Beautiful knives! Sent you a PM
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Beautiful knives! Sent you a PM got it, thanks
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I had the pleasure of taking a look (a real close look ) at Dan's knives at the last Blade Show and talking with him about his knives. I was there representing the Knifemaker's Guild Technical Committee and I was looking for a few good makers. Dan is a maker I found whose knives made the cut! They don't just look good in the pictures, they look great in person too! If you get a chance to stop by his table at a show you won't be disappointed in what you see.
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thanks Harry, I'm glad you stopped by. 2020 has been a tough year for me. I'm just glad I could make something fun. I've got a lot to learn from some of the makers out there. Some of those guys are pure genius.
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I've giving away a FREE knife later today. Anyone want in just fill out the form or Instagram or FaceBook. Comes with leather sheath and Priority shipping in the USA
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Finally got this video on how to make a folding knife all edited together. I'll try to post in here but if it doesn't work, it'll be on my youtube channel, FB and Instagram https://youtu.be/UUh7btT4TjM<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UUh7btT4TjM" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUh7btT4TjM
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well none of that worked? any help out there?
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Just perused this whole thread, Dan. Looking over your youtube channel now... Very very nice work! Really great to see a smith who puts in the effort to do things just right! Thanks for keeping the bar high! Great stuff!
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To say "outstanding" is an understatement.
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You really do some nice work. Down to the finest detail.
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thanks guys, the hard part is the next knife needs to look cooler than the last lol
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Dan - I really don't know ANYTHING about damascus steel - how it is different than well known knife steels like cpm154 or s35v in edge retention and ease of sharpening, or how to tell the difference between good damascus and cheap Pakistani stuff.
Can you educate all of us about the damascus you use?
And where can I get a price list for some of your BEAUTIFUL knives?
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Good job done, Beautiful knives to be honest.
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here's some of my thoughts on damascus. I think damascus can be a good choice for a EDC knife or a Hunterstyle knife if you choose the right one. My most used damascus billet is from Alabama Damascus. It's made from 5160, 15n20, Ni200 folded for 416 layers. This steel holds a great edge and I harden it to HRC-60. It's very affordable at $125 to $175 per billet. has a nice pattern but you don't feel bad about getting it bloody.
Next is Chad Nichols $315 per billet or Randy Hass damascus $400 per billet. usually these billets are 1080 & 15n20. These are but 2 examples of "custom" damascus billets. It's great quality and will harden to HRC-60 or 61 easily. This is top quality but costs 3x more per blade. I can use this steel for a custom but it will almost certainly add $300 or more to the price. You will probably feel proud as you skin your deer with it.
Now we get to Pakistani steel. As much as you want to wish it's made from a good combination of steels, it isn't. It may look cool on the outside and costs $35 per billet. They say it's 1095 but it more like 1060 with Russian truck bumpers, paint can lids, and tricycles thrown in. The real problem here is it won't harden much more than HRC-56. That is too soft for a knife. won't take a good edge let alone hold an edge. You will probably feel ashamed to skin your deer with it.
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made a few Elk scalpels this week. 2 are AEB-l stainless and 1 is Damascus.
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Who would not want to show up at the dance with her?????
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Dang dude. That’s a heckuva big folder. It looks great. You really do some awesome work.
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Dang dude. That’s a heckuva big folder. It looks great. You really do some awesome work. Thanks Antlers, This is my full sized folder. It's 5 1.8 closed with a 3 7/8 blade.
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Excellent work Dan. I’m a sucker for a liner lock. Looking damn good.
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Damn dude, what a piece of work…! The knife and sheath both are fantastic. The mosaic pin in the bolster is really unique.
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thanks, I was trying out my new photo booth I made in my shop. That way I don't have to go outside in the cold to take pics. That's a pretty cool knife I think. That Mammoth ivory is stunning
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thanks, I was trying out my new photo booth I made in my shop. That way I don't have to go outside in the cold to take pics. That's a pretty cool knife I think. That Mammoth ivory is stunning It absolutely is. As always, beautiful work.
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Beautiful work! I'd be interested in one with that Mammoth ivory if you make one for market. Stunning workmanship!
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Here's my first one of the year. It's a flipper with Titanium liners. The scales are interior mammoth ivory and the bolsters are high carbon damascus. Blade steel is AEB-L stainless
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Thanks, coming up with new ideas is hard lol. Trying to come up with combos that aren't too gaudy
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That is beautiful hope it works as good as it looks
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Very cool, on all accounts!
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Thank you guys. It's like I have to try and 1 up the last knife. I'm running out of ideas. My next one is a folder with walrus ivory scales not sure on the bolsters, maybe anodized Ti. But the blade I'm trying to make is raindrop MokuMai over damascus core. My simple brain already hurts thinking about it lol
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Amazing work and artistry... A pleasure to look at all 10 pages of your finished products. Those last two folders are incredible! The melding of different materials and attention to detail, works of art.
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Amazing work and artistry... A pleasure to look at all 10 pages of your finished products. Those last two folders are incredible! The melding of different materials and attention to detail, works of art. Thanks Bradleyr001, I feel like I've come a long way in a short time. There is so much more for me to learn about making knives. Every day these is a new problem to solve. I just found out that I made it into the 42nd edition of Knives 2022. Those featured knives are supposed to be some of the best from all over the world. While I don't put myself in that category, I'm glad I made something that was worth looking at.
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Outstanding stuff for sure.
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Beautiful work! That Large Folder with Mammoth Ivory certainly caught my attention!!
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That's some serious craftsmanship, Dan.
Kudos on your entry for Knives 2022!
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Just looked this thread over... WOW + P !!!
I really like the last one you just posted !
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Bery cool that you’re in Knives 2022. I have quite a few issues from over the years. Dedicated to top quality knife smiths. Congratulations. .
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Bery cool that you’re in Knives 2022. I have quite a few issues from over the years. Dedicated to top quality knife smiths. Congratulations. . Yes that surprised me as well. This last knife was the most difficult yet. Took me a solid week to make
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Some beautiful work here, Dan. Just Wow!
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Dan, those are so cool. You have talent man!!! Thanks for sharing your art with us. You really know how to think outside the box.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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