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Title: New flint knapped looking damascus knife
Post by: Marblesonac on July 13, 2008, 11:57:00 AM

I just bought this knife that Rick Dumas made.

Rick was tired of flint knives breaking, but liked the look, so he took and air hammer to a damascus blade.

From Rick: I made this steel flint blade from damascus..Started out with a very nice pattern but lost most of the pattern when I gave it the knapped look..5 3/4" blade with antiqued brass guard and butt cap..Handle is made from a mule deer antler,I think..Handle runs around 4 1/2"..
 
 (http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/43743/2431378850063404498S600x600Q85.jpg)


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 (http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/41399/2754682040063404498S600x600Q85.jpg)

Title: Re: New flint knapped looking damascus knife
Post by: elk ninja on July 13, 2008, 11:59:00 AM

Wow.  THATS cool!  I saw something similar to that in a British bushcrafter site not too long ago, but I really like that a lot.
Mike

Title: Re: New flint knapped looking damascus knife
Post by: Marblesonac on July 13, 2008, 12:06:00 PM

I just bought this second one from him a few days ago, Rick is pretty darn good.

Rick: Something a little different,made from 1095 steel 6" blade..With a 5 1/2" antler handle..I gave the blade a knapped look as best I could anyways..

  (http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/987/2920715200063404498S600x600Q85.jpg)

  (http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/20679/2507513510063404498S600x600Q85.jpg)

  (http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/41515/2121662990063404498S600x600Q85.jpg)

  (http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/43374/2819523790063404498S600x600Q85.jpg)

Title: Re: New flint knapped looking damascus knife
Post by: Leftieshot on July 13, 2008, 08:55:00 PM

This may be a stupid question, but how well does it cut?

Title: Re: New flint knapped looking damascus knife
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on July 13, 2008, 10:29:00 PM

I posted some pics for Rick in the past. I'll have to see if I still have them and give everybody a look see.
 The man sure does have some talent. Those blades are SAWEEET!

Title: Re: New flint knapped looking damascus knife
Post by: skullworks on July 14, 2008, 07:01:00 AM

Nice looking knives! Very unique!!!

Title: Re: New flint knapped looking damascus knife
Post by: Marblesonac on July 14, 2008, 08:48:00 AM

Quote

Originally posted by Leftieshot:
This may be a stupid question, but how well does it cut?

I haven't received either one yet..hopefully I will have both by Wednesday.

Rick knows his knives and I have a great Damascus one from him.  I'm sure they will both be VERY sharp.  I don't anticipate any problems field dressing deer with them.

Title: Re: New flint knapped looking damascus knife
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on July 16, 2008, 05:04:00 PM

Here is another one of Rick's knives. Enjoy!
  (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/JOHN4Mystikbow/Demascusknife.jpg)
 (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/JOHN4Mystikbow/Demascusknife2.jpg)