Damascus quiver knife

[RickD]

Just finished this little knife to go on a quiver I just made..The handles are a purplish colored burl maple..I was trying to match the color of the shield on the quiver

 

[RC]

now dang! thats different rick! great job! how'd ya get that color? nice lookin quiver...again! love that knife too! :hatsoff:

 

[PitchyPine]

Awesome :bow: :thumbsup:

 

[sbhg]

Does damascus hold an edge well, comparing it w/ a Buck?
I would like to make one, but if I have to sharpen it before and during field dressing a deer, then maybe not.

 

[paulvallandigham]

It depends on the metals used to make the Damascus. Some can be hardened very well, and some stay soft no matter what. Some contain ONE steel that is hard, but the other is either iron, or soft steel. Then, it depends on the design of the Damascus whether it will hold a good edge.

There are no hard and fast rules. In ancient times, the only reason to make Damascus steel was to produce a harder steel. Today, people are out to make " pretty", and a buck, as often as they are interested in making hard steel blades. You have to know the source of your Damascus billet, or blade. Getting a soft damascus blank, or billet today, is usually the exception, than the rule.

Check the dealers who advertise in BLADE magazine- as they are focused on producing Damascus steel for knifemakers. A phone call can generally get you the Rockwell Hardness of their steels by asking.

 

[RickD]

Damascus hold an edge very well

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

Absolutely beautiful work on all the pieces. What did you use to stain the burl maple? That looks so very good. :thumbsup:

 

[RickD]

The maple comes already colored..Was something I found in the shop..Im may not add it to the quiver as it really doesnt match in color

 

[RC]

I may not add it to the quiver as it really doesnt match in color

:shocked2:
It matches perfectly! they're beautiful! :thumbsup:

AND its Unique! ta boot!