This started out as Bare Bone Blade.  Then I decided to drill it for some nice Desert Ironwood scales I had laying around.  Then I did a Non Tippit thing...I actually finished out the entire blade to see the Damascus pattern.  I like it as it is but the pin holes look ugly.  Now I have to handle it out tomorrow.  I'll post a finished picture but I know what I'm going to do with my next Damascus blade.  Just drill one hole...a lanyard hole.  tippit

   

stunning pattern

Well if you dont like it you can send it to me.

If you are going to cover Damascus, Desert Ironwood should work...

 

That looks awesome Jeff

Yes sir, that will do nicely.  Thanks for sharing Jeff.

Chris

Oh that is so nice.  Is it for sale?

very nice sir, its beautiful in every way.

I dont see anything wrong with that one.  Nicely done Jeff!

Very nice.    Have you ever used acrylic for a handle?  I typically prefer more traditional styling and natural materials and it seems that you do as well from looking at most of what you post on here, but I saw a damascus blade with clear acrylic scales one time that that allowed for a more comfortable grip while showing off the damascus pattern underneath.  Just a thought.  For the record though, I would take the ironwood over the acrylic any day.

Matt

Matt,
That might me a neat one time knife.  I'll have to fire up the forge  

if you really dont like the handles just grind'em off   :D

Dang Jeff, bet all that extra time on the handle interfered with some fly fishing or pig hunting...  

Doug,
My month by myself is over.  Headed back to Boston tomorrow morning...but I did find so nice redfish areas for next Nov-Dec & in the spring.  Not sure how happy I am leaving Aiken. Shop closed down, Panga & ATV in friends barn...dang the place looks like a ghost town  :(   Jeff