My Knife Arrived Today - The Firearms Forum

76Highboy · 11-23-2012, 08:46 PM

My knife arrived today. It is a Damascus style knife that is 8.2" long and the blade is 4" long. It weighs 8.2 oz. The file work is excellent. The blade material is 1095 & 15N20, and the handle is Horn, Wood, and Bone. This is an A+ quality knife with excellent workmanship. I can't wait to take it hunting. Here's some pics.

Sorry about the quality of my camera and the date being wrong.

76Highboy · 11-23-2012, 08:47 PM

Here's some more pics.

76Highboy · 11-23-2012, 08:51 PM

One more.

JLA · 11-23-2012, 09:20 PM

Nice blade Jim!

How does the damascus sharpen? Id assume fairly easy since its an inferior steel, but the question is, will it hold an edge? or is it just for show?..

76Highboy · 11-23-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Nice blade Jim!

How does the damascus sharpen? Id assume fairly easy since its an inferior steel, but the question is, will it hold an edge? or is it just for show?..

I will find out how well the edge holds up. Obviously it won't hold as good of an edge as the better steel that the market has to offer but, this knife is made with high and low carbon steel. So with it being a carbon knife even though it has two different strength steels in it. The edge should hold up. I WILL see this next hunting season how well it holds up. Either way, it is a nice knife.

woolleyworm · 11-23-2012, 09:28 PM

that a very nice looking knife Jim, piece of art in the hand ! Where did ya get it from?

American Leader · 11-23-2012, 09:38 PM

Sweeter than "Ice Cream" HB! I love the look of Damascus.

76Highboy · 11-23-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by woolleyworm

that a very nice looking knife Jim, piece of art in the hand ! Where did ya get it from?

I got it off of eBay. With shipping and my bid I got it for about $35.00. There are some nice Damascus knifes on eBay. Some nice ones go for cheap. Thanks for asking woolley.

Hawg · 11-24-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Nice blade Jim!

How does the damascus sharpen? Id assume fairly easy since its an inferior steel, but the question is, will it hold an edge? or is it just for show?..

A good damascus blade will get sharper and stay sharp longer than anything else.

lead · 11-25-2012, 08:28 PM

That is a classy looking knife. You got it at a great price too. Congrats.

ozo · 11-25-2012, 08:39 PM

Yep, I bought 3 just like it today
at the gun show for $4 out the door.
Good Pakistani craftmanship....
$1.33 each wasn't so bad......but the
DAMassCUS finish[magic marker] wore off
on one of them before I got to the truck !!
Still a good deal......I have been selling them
for $35 on e-bay...and making a killing !
[although the price of Sharpie's have gone up]

[Jim knows I'm just picking on him]

mjp28 · 11-28-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

One more.

Got a good sheath and belt loop for it?

76Highboy · 11-28-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mjp28

Got a good sheath and belt loop for it?

The sheath left a lot to be desired but I will have one made for it.

flboots · 11-28-2012, 08:29 PM

Nice knife 76

76Highboy · 11-28-2012, 08:35 PM

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Nice knife 76

Thanks boots.

btown · 11-28-2012, 08:59 PM

It's like a work of art . Almost a shame to get it bloody. Looks like it will serve well.

denny 714 · 11-28-2012, 09:24 PM

Jim, that is one really Beautiful Knife I'd say Centerpiece !!!.....
Congrats

Denny G.

Zane71464 · 11-30-2012, 01:40 AM

That's a fine looking blade Jim!
And at a fair price in my opinion....nice find!

kc-max · 12-25-2012, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Nice blade Jim!

How does the damascus sharpen? Id assume fairly easy since its an inferior steel, but the question is, will it hold an edge? or is it just for show?..

Inferior? I dressed 10 deer with my custom damascus, then went into the cabin and shaved with it. Didn't really shave, we don't do that at deer camp but could have. Don't know about the cheap Paki knives, I won't buy one. My good old USA custom's hold a edge better than anything I have ever seen.

I have over 100 knives now, both commercial built and customs. Steel and Damascus,

JasonS · 12-31-2012, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

I got it off of eBay. With shipping and my bid I got it for about $35.00. There are some nice Damascus knifes on eBay. Some nice ones go for cheap. Thanks for asking woolley.

Ive got my eye on those knives all the time, type in custom knife on ebay and you will see some of the most beautiful knives man.

gunguy25 · 12-31-2012, 03:05 AM

Thats one cool blade.

76Highboy · 12-31-2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by gunguy25

Thats one cool blade.

Thanks gunguy.

mjp28 · 01-02-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

My knife arrived today. It is a Damascus style knife that is 8.2" long and the blade is 4" long. It weighs 8.2 oz. The file work is excellent. The blade material is 1095 & 15N20, and the handle is Horn, Wood, and Bone. This is an A+ quality knife with excellent workmanship. I can't wait to take it hunting. Here's some pics.

Sorry about the quality of my camera and the date being wrong.

Definately a sharp looking knife, can't take your eyes off that blade design.

76Highboy · 01-02-2013, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mjp28

Definately a sharp looking knife, can't take your eyes off that blade design.

Thanks mjp.

MH2008 · 01-11-2013, 09:53 PM

I agree it looks really nice!

11-23-2012, 08:46 PM	#1
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,969	My Knife Arrived Today My knife arrived today. It is a Damascus style knife that is 8.2" long and the blade is 4" long. It weighs 8.2 oz. The file work is excellent. The blade material is 1095 & 15N20, and the handle is Horn, Wood, and Bone. This is an A+ quality knife with excellent workmanship. I can't wait to take it hunting. Here's some pics. Sorry about the quality of my camera and the date being wrong. Attached Images -->

11-23-2012, 08:47 PM	#2
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,969	Re: My Knife Arrived Today Here's some more pics. Attached Images Last edited by 76Highboy; 11-23-2012 at 08:49 PM..

11-23-2012, 08:51 PM	#3
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,969	Re: My Knife Arrived Today One more. Attached Images

11-23-2012, 09:20 PM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,327	Re: My Knife Arrived Today Nice blade Jim! How does the damascus sharpen? Id assume fairly easy since its an inferior steel, but the question is, will it hold an edge? or is it just for show?.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

11-23-2012, 09:28 PM	#6
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: My Knife Arrived Today that a very nice looking knife Jim, piece of art in the hand ! Where did ya get it from? __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

11-23-2012, 09:38 PM	#7
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: My Knife Arrived Today Sweeter than "Ice Cream" HB! I love the look of Damascus.

11-25-2012, 08:28 PM	#10
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	Re: My Knife Arrived Today That is a classy looking knife. You got it at a great price too. Congrats. __________________ The best things in life, are not things.

11-25-2012, 08:39 PM	#11
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,770	Re: My Knife Arrived Today Yep, I bought 3 just like it today at the gun show for $4 out the door. Good Pakistani craftmanship.... $1.33 each wasn't so bad......but the DAMassCUS finish[magic marker] wore off on one of them before I got to the truck !! Still a good deal......I have been selling them for $35 on e-bay...and making a killing ! [although the price of Sharpie's have gone up] [Jim knows I'm just picking on him] __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD- Last edited by ozo; 01-19-2013 at 11:06 AM..

11-28-2012, 08:29 PM	#14
flboots V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast Florida Posts: 356	Re: My Knife Arrived Today Nice knife 76

11-28-2012, 08:59 PM	#16
btown V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 242	Re: My Knife Arrived Today It's like a work of art . Almost a shame to get it bloody. Looks like it will serve well.

11-28-2012, 09:24 PM	#17
denny 714 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 224	Re: My Knife Arrived Today Jim, that is one really Beautiful Knife I'd say Centerpiece !!!..... Congrats Denny G.

11-30-2012, 01:40 AM	#18
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,372	Re: My Knife Arrived Today That's a fine looking blade Jim! And at a fair price in my opinion....nice find! __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

12-31-2012, 03:05 AM	#21
gunguy25 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN Contributor Posts: 883	Re: My Knife Arrived Today Thats one cool blade.

01-11-2013, 09:53 PM	#25
MH2008 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 51	Re: My Knife Arrived Today I agree it looks really nice!