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Title: Damascus Skinner
Post by: skullworks on February 22, 2008, 08:30:00 AM

This is a purchased blade with Cocobolo scales. The pics don't do the wood justice. The go from golden yellow to a deep purplish color. I do see a scratch that I didn't notice. Dang looks like it will have to be resanded. LOL Enjoy.

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/100_1906.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/100_1905.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/100_1904.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/100_1902.jpg)

Title: Re: Damascus Skinner
Post by: Leftieshot on February 22, 2008, 08:49:00 AM

Thats a good lookin knife. I like the wood! How is it?

Title: Re: Damascus Skinner
Post by: Leftieshot on February 22, 2008, 08:50:00 AM

Oops, how long is it?

Title: Re: Damascus Skinner
Post by: skullworks on February 22, 2008, 09:01:00 AM

The blade is 3-5/8" x 1-1/16. Seems to have a nice balance and weight. Thickness is 3/32 on the blade and 1/8 at the tang. Pins are copper. It is a damascus blade with a different carbon? tamg. Or it just might be unetched.

Title: Re: Damascus Skinner
Post by: Leftieshot on February 22, 2008, 10:29:00 AM

Balance?? Where should a knife balance? How critical is this in the build?

Title: Re: Damascus Skinner
Post by: skullworks on February 22, 2008, 10:34:00 AM

I say balance...I really mean it feels good. LOL! Maybe someone with more experience could address that.

Title: Re: Damascus Skinner
Post by: Leftieshot on February 22, 2008, 11:01:00 AM

Skull, I don't mean this the wrong way, but what is preventing you from making/shaping your own blade blanks?

Title: Re: Damascus Skinner
Post by: skullworks on February 22, 2008, 12:06:00 PM

Mainly right now it is more of a time issue than anything. Single dad of a 10 year old and also help take care of my 76 year old mother. I am in the process of getting some cement saw blades to work with. I also do european mounts and also work 50 hours a week. LOL! So much for my sob story!

Title: Re: Damascus Skinner
Post by: drewsbow on February 22, 2008, 01:05:00 PM

very nice job on the handle , great finish :0)

Title: Re: Damascus Skinner
Post by: madness522 on February 22, 2008, 02:21:00 PM

I like the cocobolo scales. Really sets off the knife. What did you use as a finish? I've had trouble with poly staying tacky for days after put on cocobola.

Title: Re: Damascus Skinner
Post by: skullworks on February 22, 2008, 02:31:00 PM

I used lacquer but it will have to come of to fix the scratch. Yep, cocobolo is awesome in person, get to see all the subtle colors.

Title: Re: Damascus Skinner
Post by: sticshooter on February 22, 2008, 05:04:00 PM

NICE!!!!!!<><

Title: Re: Damascus Skinner
Post by: OconeeDan on February 23, 2008, 09:25:00 PM

Looks nice!

Title: Re: Damascus Skinner
Post by: skullworks on March 17, 2008, 07:30:00 AM

Here is this one with the redone handle and a sheath. I went back after this pic and re-etched the blade with some light acid(lemon juice) which made the pattern stand out a bit more.

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/DamascusCocobolo2.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/DamascusCocobolo.jpg)

Title: Re: Damascus Skinner
Post by: Leftieshot on March 23, 2008, 01:18:00 PM

Skull, are those copper pins? Whats size? If so where did you find the stock?

Title: Re: Damascus Skinner
Post by: skullworks on March 24, 2008, 06:56:00 AM

1/8" Copper. Jantz supply.

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