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Title: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: drewsbow on October 13, 2007, 12:52:00 PM

Does anyone have pics and how do you care for them in the field , interested in maybe getting one :0) Thanks Drew

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: vermonster13 on October 13, 2007, 12:58:00 PM

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/Damascus003.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/Image003-1.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/swanknife2.jpg)

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: drewsbow on October 13, 2007, 01:08:00 PM

Dave : Those are some awesome knives :0) :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: NomadArcher on October 13, 2007, 01:15:00 PM

David,

Those are first class!!

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: leon on October 13, 2007, 01:25:00 PM

David, Nice.I dont think I would take something that nice in the field.Leon

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: vermonster13 on October 13, 2007, 01:29:00 PM

Each of those now reside with someone else each of whom I call friend.

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: the Ferret on October 13, 2007, 01:41:00 PM

This is my Doug Campbell knife. Doug just told me to wash any blood off of it and not let the blood sit on the blade.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/theferret111/damascusknife.jpg)

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: Mohillbilly on October 13, 2007, 03:44:00 PM

I have been told,by a knife maker, that damascus is actually more resistant to rust due to the process of making the steel. He said he wasn't sure of why, just said they didn't rust as fast as high carbon knives. How do the rest of you feel about that? True, False?

Bret

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: John Nail on October 13, 2007, 07:01:00 PM

After the hunt, I wash it, sharpen it, then coat with vaseline.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/johnnail/Misc/2006_0703Image0004.jpg)

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: drewsbow on October 13, 2007, 07:20:00 PM

that suprises me as I would have thought it wouldn't hold up as well :0)

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: Toecutter on October 13, 2007, 07:32:00 PM

Howdy Drew, Ironically I just got into work this afternoon after spending the morning at the forge of an outstanding bladesmith. This guy is a master in every sense of the word. His work makes my hair stand on end when I heft it. If you are looking for Damascus, he is the man to talk to (he's forgotten more than I'll ever learn). On top of it all he's a great guy to boot, He'd give you the shirt off of his back. I'll send pics when I get mine finished. If you (or anyone else for that matter)would like to see some amazing stuff, feel free to PM me for his website address.

Good luck in the search, and take care.
Nathan

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: AkDan on October 13, 2007, 08:36:00 PM

higher the carbon in the lbade the more likely it is to rust. Dont know why, but I do know it's true

Toe, why not post it for all to see? Afterall a good quality knife is as much a part of a traditional bowhunters arsenal is a stick and string!

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: Toecutter on October 13, 2007, 08:43:00 PM

I'll be all too happy to post pics of mine when it's finished (truth be told,I'll probably just walk down the street showing strangers till they lock me up!!). Not sure if you were talking about my knife or the link to my friends site but I didn't think I could post a link to a non-sponsor site. Not sure which one you meant.
Take care
Nathan

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: tippit on October 13, 2007, 10:20:00 PM

Car Wax...I just rinse & dry my high carbon blades off. When I get home a light coat of car wax...Mothers Carnauba Cleaner Wax will also remove light oxidation. I figure if it's good enough for Master Bladesmith Ed Caffrey, then I won't search for a better mouse trap...Doc

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: houseman on October 13, 2007, 10:27:00 PM

Here's my cambell (http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f294/jmmccrum/knife.jpg)

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: drewsbow on October 13, 2007, 10:35:00 PM

Thanks Nate , post the link and if it gets pulled I'll take the heat for it :0) Drew

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: drewsbow on October 13, 2007, 10:41:00 PM

pm. sent Nate :0)

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: vermonster13 on October 13, 2007, 10:43:00 PM

Pictures are ok, but a link will get pulled. Heat coming your way Drew. :biglaugh:

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: JC on October 14, 2007, 01:18:00 AM

Honestly have forgotten how many hunts this campbell has been on.....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/recurvhuntr/Stuff/Picture053-2.jpg)

Just wipe it clean and on to the next critter.

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: OconeeDan on October 14, 2007, 09:03:00 AM

(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j117/OconeeDan/2006_1015Image0007.jpg)

Title: Re: damascus knives for hunting ?
Post by: drewsbow on October 14, 2007, 12:48:00 PM

Man I love those damascus blades :0)
Dave : Prolly right , but I pm-ed Nate already so the link isn't needed . I can tell ya those knives on the link he has are awesome :0)Anyone looking should check them out . Drew

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