damascus caping knife

[triw51]

A couple of pictures of a Damascus knife for use in removing the cape of a deer or elk. The blade consists of 243 layers of 1095 spring steel and L6 (from a band saw blade 4" wide from a sawmill). The blade started with 5 pieces of 1095 and 4 of the L6 forged welded and hammered out and repeat and repeat etc.
The handle is antler and the bolster is pewter cast in place after the handle has been attached. I included a slim line (ironwood and turquoise) to give you an idea of the size of the blade.

Thanks for looking C&C welcome

 

[wyone]

I have always been amazed at Damascus... such nice work....

 

[plantman]

Absolutly fantastic looking knife !! Blade and handel go great together. Jim S

 

[thewishman]

Love seeing your smithing work, William. Thanks for sharing.

 

[OZturner]

Beautiful Knife, William.
Congratulations on a Great Composite Damascus Steel Blade.
Plus the Fantastic Antler Handle and Insitu Cast Pewter Bolster.
Outstanding Craftsmanship.
Brian.

 

[Charlie_W]

Very cool! It really has an old world look to it!