Finally one for me!

[D.Ellis]

As I have stated here before, I am one of those goof balls who prefers a large blade for general backwoods duty. I have been without a blade of my own for a while, and finally managed to finish this one up.......now I just need to hang onto it!

Here are the specs.
-112 layers of Aldo's 1084 and 15n20.....ladder pattern. Forged the hard way as always.
- Blade length is just a hair under 8 3/4"
-Handle is amber dyed elk.
-Guard and butt cap are antique textured and engraved/carved mild steel.
-Spacer is engraved and antiqued 416 stainless(not fun to engrave!)
All engraving done with hammer and chisel.

Here are some pics......all comments and critique are welcome.

Darcy    

   

[D.Ellis]

And one in the hand it was made by......and for.    

[Thadbow]

Wow Darcy!  I like everything about this one, great job and thanks for sharing!
 

[Lin Rhea]

You're gonna have to fight to keep that beauty! I love it.

I sometimes see a knife that makes me really want it. This is one knife I'd love to have in my collection. I call first dibs if you ever decide to part with it.

[Doug Campbell]

Wow, Lin beat me to it... That's gotta be one of the coolest I've seen Darcy. Thanks for sharing

[tomsm44]

Wow.  The blood brother turned out awesome.  I can't find anything I don't like on that one.  Except maybe the location.  The sad thing is, I haven't touched mine since you posted the first pictures of yours a while back.  I've been busy building a go kart the last few weeks.  But it's almost street ready so hopefully I'll be able to start back soon.

[Danny Rowan]

Very Nice Darcy!

[Bladepeek]

I can't think of any higher praise than Lin's requesting to buy it, but that is indeed beautiful. Everything just fits together so perfectly - all in character (including the sheath) and what a character; antiquing, engraving, colors - WOW!

[KSCATTRAPR]

It just blows my mind with some of the stuff you produce. Excellent job on that one!

[D.Ellis]

Thanks so much guys.....it means a lot.

Lin, that's probably the highest compliment I have ever received on a knife.    

Matt, I am looking forward to seeing your blade come to life......I still have some handle material for you if you need some.....just send me a PM.    

Darcy

[Crotalus]

Wow, that has a great well balanced look to it with a lot of cool details.
Thanks for sharing,
LP

[Cyclic-Rivers]

That one is a beauty. I love the hand chiseled work. Well done.  

[tomsm44]

Thanks for the offer Darcy, but I've got my mind set on a frame handle for now.  I just need to get it HTed and finish sanding the blade, fit a guard and spacer, and then get the frame fit.  After that I'll have to see if I have a piece of cow bone big enough, which is what I want to use, or if I'll have to use wood.  I could also go with a wood/bone combo handle, but Ill have to get the handle shape established with the frame and then do some sketching to see if I come up with a combination/design I like.

[Izzy]

Superb! I dont blame you for falling in love with it. Reminds me of a knife from the custom shops of old Europe.

[kbaknife]

That's pretty sweet.

[D.Ellis]

Originally posted by tomsm44:
Thanks for the offer Darcy, but I've got my mind set on a frame handle for now.  I just need to get it HTed and finish sanding the blade, fit a guard and spacer, and then get the frame fit.  After that I'll have to see if I have a piece of cow bone big enough, which is what I want to use, or if I'll have to use wood.  I could also go with a wood/bone combo handle, but Ill have to get the handle shape established with the frame and then do some sketching to see if I come up with a combination/design I like.

Looking forward to seeing it come to life Matt.    

Thanks again guys.
Darcy  

[Track]

Great work, a lot to admire on this one.

[bjansen]

Outstanding work!

[PaPaFrank]

WOW!!

[D.Ellis]

Thanks guys.
Darcy