matt fieldcrafter-uk Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 My latest Damascus or pattern welded knife!! Made 100% by myself, a one off creation. It’s made of 120 layers of steel, forge welded together, steels used are 15n20 nickel steel and cs60 spring steel and it’s a high carbon blade with a fantastic temper. The pattern is ladder pattern created by manipulating the steel as shown then flattening and drawing it out. here achieving welding temprature in the gas forge building up enough heat to flatten and draw out . here a short clip of thepower hammer used . i cant work he hammer on hot steel and film so just a clip that shows how contolable the hammer is , its a 42kg turkish air hammer . Overall length is 12.5” with an 8” blade. The handle is African black wood which is very dense and heavy; guard is brass and aluminium with a single brass pin. No sheath on this one I’m afraid. I would like £320 for it, that include postage which will be first class recorded (you need to sign for it) I hope you like it? It’s the last Bowie I’m doing for a while I want to try new styles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 A fascinating write up. Beautiful work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA-airgunner Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Awsome work ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONAH898 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 To quote crocodile Dundee "this is a knife" lovley work mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt fieldcrafter-uk Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Thanks gents I need to edit the title it's 12.5" not 25" :0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 That is once again a great knife and a great write up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lksopener Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Amazing work Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Shaw Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 A thing of beauty….. Well done. Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxus77 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 gorgeous if had the cash id be all over it, by way id consider RM special delivery at that price only about £6 but it would be insured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montybhoy67 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 That is a beauty ! Great Job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeredup Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 That sir is a work of art!!! i wish i could find an excuse to warrant buying a new ooooh precious item Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Stunning Knife... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Thanks gents I need to edit the title it's 12.5" not 25" :0 Done that. Just my opinion (they all say that) but the handle seems slightly plain compared to the quality of the blade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONAH898 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Would look realy nice with a nice brass or inlaid coin etc in the handle to realy finish it of. You need your own monogram set in to a disc to inlay mate for the shear quality of your work, just my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt fieldcrafter-uk Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Thank you gents ! You could go on forever how to improve it to differ tastes I know ! But I want the steel to do the talking on this one ! I don't have a makers mark for my Damascus knives I should I know but maybe that's my mark ? Not bad for my 3rd Bowie ? As in iv only made 3 in my life . The false edge isn't live as its a show piece really but the cutting edge is live . God only knows what you would do with it ? Thanks for the compliments . All the best , matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedster Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Really lovely work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 WOW that is simply stunning i wish i could afford it,absolutely beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Lovely ! And I like the plain handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinbox99 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerbob Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Absolutely stunning....true craftsmanship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt fieldcrafter-uk Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Thank you again gents !! One day il make a barrel and parts and have my own Damascus gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danddo Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Amazing workmanship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 WOW !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt fieldcrafter-uk Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I hope it sells soon with all the reactions it's getting in thinking of keeping it !! I just can't afford to ! The sale of this one pays for the next to be built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt fieldcrafter-uk Posted September 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Just a note , I will be at the midland game fair this weekend ( sunday only ) with a selection of knives for sale ! Pm Me for a phone number to find me or wander down to the falconry village and look for the hand made net making competition if I'm not there there will be a knife as a prize and a big stack of business cards for you to contact me !! All the best , matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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