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Sometimes Ya Wish Ya Hadn't...Handle Added
« on: June 17, 2013, 06:31:00 PM »
This started out as Bare Bone Blade.  Then I decided to drill it for some nice Desert Ironwood scales I had laying around.  Then I did a Non Tippit thing...I actually finished out the entire blade to see the Damascus pattern.  I like it as it is but the pin holes look ugly.  Now I have to handle it out tomorrow.  I'll post a finished picture but I know what I'm going to do with my next Damascus blade.  Just drill one hole...a lanyard hole.  tippit

   
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Re: Sometimes Ya Wish Ya Hadn't...Handle Added
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2013, 12:24:00 AM »
stunning pattern

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Re: Sometimes Ya Wish Ya Hadn't...Handle Added
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2013, 11:34:00 AM »
Well if you dont like it you can send it to me.
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Re: Sometimes Ya Wish Ya Hadn't...Handle Added
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2013, 02:05:00 PM »
If you are going to cover Damascus, Desert Ironwood should work...

 
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Re: Sometimes Ya Wish Ya Hadn't...Handle Added
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2013, 02:43:00 PM »
That looks awesome Jeff
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Re: Sometimes Ya Wish Ya Hadn't...Handle Added
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2013, 03:57:00 PM »
Yes sir, that will do nicely.  Thanks for sharing Jeff.

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Re: Sometimes Ya Wish Ya Hadn't...Handle Added
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2013, 06:08:00 PM »
Oh that is so nice.  Is it for sale?
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Re: Sometimes Ya Wish Ya Hadn't...Handle Added
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2013, 07:46:00 PM »
very nice sir, its beautiful in every way.
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Re: Sometimes Ya Wish Ya Hadn't...Handle Added
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2013, 10:18:00 PM »
I dont see anything wrong with that one.  Nicely done Jeff!
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Re: Sometimes Ya Wish Ya Hadn't...Handle Added
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2013, 10:11:00 AM »
Very nice.  :)  Have you ever used acrylic for a handle?  I typically prefer more traditional styling and natural materials and it seems that you do as well from looking at most of what you post on here, but I saw a damascus blade with clear acrylic scales one time that that allowed for a more comfortable grip while showing off the damascus pattern underneath.  Just a thought.  For the record though, I would take the ironwood over the acrylic any day.

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Re: Sometimes Ya Wish Ya Hadn't...Handle Added
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2013, 10:13:00 AM »
Matt,
That might me a neat one time knife.  I'll have to fire up the forge   ;)
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Re: Sometimes Ya Wish Ya Hadn't...Handle Added
« Reply #11 on: June 20, 2013, 08:31:00 AM »
if you really dont like the handles just grind'em off   :D

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Re: Sometimes Ya Wish Ya Hadn't...Handle Added
« Reply #12 on: June 20, 2013, 09:28:00 AM »
Dang Jeff, bet all that extra time on the handle interfered with some fly fishing or pig hunting...  ;)
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Re: Sometimes Ya Wish Ya Hadn't...Handle Added
« Reply #13 on: June 20, 2013, 10:23:00 PM »
Doug,
My month by myself is over.  Headed back to Boston tomorrow morning...but I did find so nice redfish areas for next Nov-Dec & in the spring.  Not sure how happy I am leaving Aiken. Shop closed down, Panga & ATV in friends barn...dang the place looks like a ghost town  :(   Jeff
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