Homemade Damascus Knife

[Kalai]

Hi every one, I made this damascus knife about a month ago and I thought it might be nice to post it here. I made this damascus using 4 layers of 5160 and 4 layers of 15N20 steel, I forged them and folded them 5 times so there is 256 layers, it is hardened to rockwell 58 then I etched it to show the layers and grain in the steel, I used curly Koa for the handle. The knife is 8 inches long, I only work with steel in the winter time, it is too hot in the summer, I hope you folks like the picture, aloha.

Chris

 

[barkisini]

Wow, Chris, beautiful work...Vulcan himself couldn't have done a better job! Bet your arm got tired from all that hammering!

 

[Gary Max]

Ahhh Chris you didn't have to go through all that trouble just to get my birthday present done 8 months early.
that is awesome

 

[Jim15]

Wow, fabulous work.

 

[thewishman]

Amazing work! Love the shape of the blade and the handle looks great.

 

[snyiper]

Beautiful knife...That is awesome it would make a great skinner!!!

 

[greggas]

Beautiful work..I love damascus...I'm very jealous...wish I had the means and know how

great job

 

[Oldwagon]

That is awesome.Very nice work. Todd

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

Beautiful!

Robin

 

[Rifleman1776]

You did a beautiful job on the blade. I like the simplicty of just wood and steel without embelishments. Anyone would be proud to wear that sticker.
Now, go out and kill a hawg do some skinnin' .

 

[sparhawk]

Beautiful knife. Always wanted to make a forge and do something like that but never got around ti it. (At least not yet.)

 

[cnirenberg]

Beautiful looking knife.

 

[mrcook4570]

Fantastic work.

 

[theHullTurn]

Wonderful work!

 

[holmqer]

Amazing work on the forging!

 

[David Keller]

Beautiful work... the steel looks great and you can't beat curly koa.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Love that damascus, I've done 2 in pens...Sold one.

 

[Kalai]

Hi everyone, thanks for the kind words, I don't make knifes very often but when I do it is fun, I want to make a sword but I need to get a bigger forge, I have a few more pieces that are not done yet but who knows when I will finish them. Thanks again and aloha.

Chris

 

[leehljp]

BEAUTIFUL Work! Makes me want to go to Hawaii just to watch you make one!

 

[Woodlvr]

Beautiful and awesome. Great work Chris.