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Title: Damascus Frontier knife with Imbuya scales
Post by: skullworks on December 30, 2008, 10:53:00 AM

Here is one I had laying around unfinished. I call it a frontier style...not sure of what it really is. Unknown origin damascus with Imbuya Phoebe wood scales and brass pins. It has a 4-1/2" blade and 9-1/4" OAL. I think this is a keeper for me to see how the damascus holds an edge.

 (http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/ImbuyaFrontier.jpg)
 (http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/ImbuyaFrontier2.jpg)

Title: Re: Damascus Frontier knife with Imbuya scales
Post by: Ray Hammond on December 30, 2008, 11:11:00 AM

An integral! How about that. Cool looking.

Is the tang tapered? Did you use fiber liners in front and behind the scales to help it fit better.

Sorry, I cannot see the photos well enough on my crappy screen to see these things...probably evident to those with nice monitors!

Title: Re: Damascus Frontier knife with Imbuya scales
Post by: skullworks on December 30, 2008, 12:27:00 PM

It has a short full tang so I routed out the area where the tang fit in the scales. The handle is flush in the back area. Just to short for my hands! LOL! You can see where the tang ends in the bottom picture. No liners. One little gap which is no big deal since it is going to be a user for me.

Title: Re: Damascus Frontier knife with Imbuya scales
Post by: prarieboy on December 30, 2008, 02:22:00 PM

Really Nice! C-Ya Bob

Title: Re: Damascus Frontier knife with Imbuya scales
Post by: rod sarver on December 30, 2008, 07:19:00 PM

I beleive I would keep it for myself also Skully that is very nice- Rod

Title: Re: Damascus Frontier knife with Imbuya scales
Post by: Kevin Evans on December 30, 2008, 07:21:00 PM

Cool!!!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Damascus Frontier knife with Imbuya scales
Post by: Ray Hammond on December 30, 2008, 07:25:00 PM

I really like the idea of integrals...I want to make one with some round rod as soon as my new forge is ready!

Nice looking, Skullie.

Title: Re: Damascus Frontier knife with Imbuya scales
Post by: Steve Nuckels on December 30, 2008, 08:14:00 PM

Great looking, I really like it!

Title: Re: Damascus Frontier knife with Imbuya scales
Post by: Bodork on December 30, 2008, 10:10:00 PM

That's a cool looking knife!

Title: Re: Damascus Frontier knife with Imbuya scales
Post by: theunluckyhunter on December 30, 2008, 10:16:00 PM

skully, how did you cut the slot?

Title: Re: Damascus Frontier knife with Imbuya scales
Post by: skullworks on December 31, 2008, 06:52:00 AM

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Originally posted by theunluckyhunter:
skully, how did you cut the slot?

The scales are actually in two pieces. I routed out the area for the tang with a dremel tool.

Title: Re: Damascus Frontier knife with Imbuya scales
Post by: 2Knives on December 31, 2008, 09:59:00 AM

I really like it!
It kinda reminds me of my roach belly. I like my roach belly because I have small hands and it fits me in every way. I've used it as a hunting knife for a long time. I use it around the house also and have used it cutting steaks and such...the wife makes sure I wash it though!
I think you got a keeper for sure.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/2Knives/014.jpg)

Title: Re: Damascus Frontier knife with Imbuya scales
Post by: Toecutter on December 31, 2008, 07:49:00 PM

An integral... out of damascus!!  Two of my favorite things!!!  Great looking all around.

Nathan

Title: Re: Damascus Frontier knife with Imbuya scales
Post by: chiger on January 01, 2009, 01:47:00 AM

Great work Skully, beautiful proportions.  

I'm with Ray.  I've gotta get around to trying an integral.  Love the look.

Title: Re: Damascus Frontier knife with Imbuya scales
Post by: Chris Surtees on January 01, 2009, 06:12:00 AM

Sweet looking knife   :thumbsup: