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Title: Damascus Kwaiken
Post by: srtben on February 28, 2016, 08:48:00 PM

So believe it or not, this is the very first damascus knife I have ever made! This one is for my dad, using some damascus he picked up at the gathering last year. The Steel is Chad Nichols Boomarang san mai XHP core. The handle has black black sting ray and hammered Zirc menuki. It is double ground and comes to a needle point. The blade is 6" long and would make a wicked edc. The sheath is a Hartsfield style wrapped in some very nice sharkskin. I have one more from the same billet to finish up, it should be just a slick.

Let me know your thoughts!

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Title: Re: Damascus Kwaiken
Post by: Doug Campbell on February 28, 2016, 11:51:00 PM

I think you need ta start making damascus buddy, your obviously good with it.    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Damascus Kwaiken
Post by: akaboomer on February 29, 2016, 01:01:00 AM

Nice work Ben. Glad to see you posting here again.

Chris

Title: Re: Damascus Kwaiken
Post by: TrackerNy on February 29, 2016, 12:35:00 PM

Real nice Ben.. I agree with Doug, more damascus.

Title: Re: Damascus Kwaiken
Post by: Lin Rhea on February 29, 2016, 02:27:00 PM

It's good to see you back Ben. You've done some fine work lately. Not just knives. You've worked hard to help others that have had some misfortunes. All of this and still taking care of your family. I'll shake your hand some day I hope.    :campfire:

Title: Re: Damascus Kwaiken
Post by: srtben on February 29, 2016, 03:26:00 PM

Thanks guys.
Been super busy as of late, sometimes forget to post everywhere. This is one of the first places I learned about custom knives, I'll keep posting up as long as  you'll let me. : )

Same here Lin, looking forward to it my friend.

Title: Re: Damascus Kwaiken
Post by: vwvectors on March 01, 2016, 08:48:00 PM

Absolute stunner. That wouldn't last one hour at the blade expo in Atlanta.

Title: Re: Damascus Kwaiken
Post by: FerretWYO on March 02, 2016, 04:04:00 PM

That is very cool.

Title: Re: Damascus Kwaiken
Post by: tomsm44 on March 02, 2016, 05:00:00 PM

That's incredible.  You know, it's kinda strange.  I have never been a big fan of Japanese style knives, and still am not overall, but every time you post one, I find myself really liking it.  Not sure what it is, but your take on the style really works for me.

Title: Re: Damascus Kwaiken
Post by: Bobby Urban on March 02, 2016, 07:51:00 PM

Really nice stuff Ben. I am thinking ax the sting ray and let the Damascus show through the cord wrap handle. May look nice.

Title: Re: Damascus Kwaiken
Post by: hvyhitter on March 08, 2016, 07:35:00 PM

What a perfect knife for daily carry...... a serious defensive tool disguised as a work of art...... and the right size to dress out everything from whitetail to water buffalo .......