my new fixed blade

[shootersix]

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i went to the 4h gun show here in eville yesterday, and bought my first damascus knife, with a burl wood handle, and leather sheath, its got a maker mark in handle (mb) he was out on indy, bub i was on my way out, and didnt get his name or card, i know its not a randal, or ken onion custom, but i think its a pretty cool blade, and for the price, i think its a bargan,i know its not the greatest quality, but its not one of those "indian welded damascus" knives, i bet a dollar to a donut, thats its a mass produced blade, with his wood made handle.

i'll never carry it, but it'll look good in the knife collection

 

[kramer5702]

That's still a sweet looking knife, I'd carry it but I'm a little bit of a hillbilly lol

 

[Bfish]

Congrats! It looks very nice!

 

[EricG]

After seeing this, I think I need a new knife.

 

[Ward250]

Is it burl maple? Front heavy?

 

[shootersix]

Is it burl maple? Front heavy?

burl yes, front heavy no, almost perfect balance, it'll balance on my index finger right behind the finger guard/bolster

over all the knife is 9 3/4 inches long,blade is 1/8 in thick, 5 1/2 inches long,5 inch cutting edge, handle is 3/4 in thick

 

[grunt soldier]

great looking blade. you should use it. functional piece of art!

 

[Ward250]

Do they put a heavier tang of steel inside the handle? I've never understood how some knives feel balanced and others don't even if they look the same.

I agree I would use it! Nice one.

 

[davedolli]

Really like Damascus blades, very nice knife.

Dave