Miroku_Dave Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 This is my latest project, it’s damascus steel that I bought as bar stock, blue and red G10 liners (Royal Artillery Colours) and buffalo horn handle scales with brass pins. I wanted to make something that looked old! (I think the professionals call it Patina) and I think I’ve managed it with this. The handle scales aren’t totally polished but rough sanded, it’s got the look I was after and I haven’t etched the Damascus too much as I wanted it subtle. What do you reckon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 less is more............just a slight tidy up on the handle and leave it as it is the old saying ..........."a blade makes a knife ....the handle sells it " i do like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Excellent. Nice idea to make it look older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 A very nice 'old knife' that. I like it as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 I really love that "just found it " look . Well done mate 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 ever thought about putting some antler scales on your knives.........and drill a hole thro the end of the handle for a leather bootlace ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku_Dave Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 2 hours ago, ditchman said: ever thought about putting some antler scales on your knives.........and drill a hole thro the end of the handle for a leather bootlace ? I do fancy trying that, i haven't been able to get hold of any yet though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Miroku_Dave said: I do fancy trying that, i haven't been able to get hold of any yet though! have you got a band saw..........? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku_Dave Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 55 minutes ago, ditchman said: have you got a band saw..........? Not yet mate. I need to sell a few more knives first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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