jmccustomknives Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I haven't shared anything in a while, but here is my latest. A while back I ran across some stabilized mammoth tooth at a tailgating event. It was beautiful but I didn't pull the trigger 'cause I was scared of it (both price and lack of knowledge) :unsure: . So after a while I found another piece and had a vision for what it would look like. This was my attempt. The 6 1/2" blade was forged from 15n20/1095 to 72 layers then twisted into a waterfall pattern (11 1/2 overall). The guard and pommel pieces were forged from some 19th century wrought salvaged by a metal detecting buddy. The handle, of course is mammoth tooth. It wasn't as hard to work as I had built up in my mind it would be, but still nerve racking none the less. :wacko: . Don't be afraid to push yourself, the way I see it; you can either get better or go over a cliff. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 That knife is a work of art. Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM454 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Fine looking knife ya got there. If for some odd reason you don't want it or just don't need it anymore and would like to donate it, I have someone in mind. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 BM454, yes IForgeIron. Thank you for thinking of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch4ging Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Really beautiful! Nice job indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Thanks guys! :) This will be a centerpiece for an upcoming event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_713 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Are you talking about actual mammoth teeth or is this a style of handle material or wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 It is fossilized mammoth tooth that has been sliced and stabilized. The colors come from minerals that absorb during fossilization and can vary from grays to reds and yellows. It is a bit cheaper than the mammoth ivory but more difficult to work I'm told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 That's awful purrdy, I'm especially digging the guard and pommel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Frisse Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Absolutely awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Dang, that's a beauty! john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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