Damascus neck knife

[adamj]

I have had a lot going on lately this is the first time in 2 years that I have been able to post anything, between having another son getting a new job moving and buying a house and moving again finally got my little shop and tools to my house about a month ago.  with that being said here is a small Damascus neck knife made from the liner out of a mig gun, the handle insert is 22 layers of blue jean micarta, the sheath is kydex, and has a paracord lanyard, which has 2 pieces about 10 foot long if needed in survival situation.    OAL is 5 1/8" blade is 2"  and thickness is 1/8"

[TheoRockNazz]

LOVE your profile picture!

May I see the spine filework?

Knife looks good... I have a couple comments though. Fill in the gaps between the insert and tang with epoxy (preferably black) and sand flush. You have enough material on the blade to grind some more and get rid of that notch - besides being a visual issue (for me), it lessens the knife's practicality. I would also bring the spine-side in towards the tip, or make it a clip-point, to get a more useful point.

I am a huge fan of patternwelding/damascus; especially when it's put to use like your nifty neck knife.

[adamj]

thanks on the profile pic I need to update it with both my boys.  the spine file work was my very first attempt at the vine pattern just didn't work out to well but is very functional at keeping your thumb from sliding.  I have thought about taking the notch out of the blade just haven't yet.  this was like my second attempt at Damascus.  whatever reshaping I do to the blade I will have to rework the sheath to keep a tight hold on the knife, especially since its carried upside down.  and as far as being functional I wear it everyday all day, under my shirt of course.