BenF Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Just finished my first piece of damascus into a letter opener for a friends birthday present!The damascus is pretty faint due to it being 1095 and mild steel (Thanks for the explanation Steve Sells), antiqued brass ferrule and spalted maple burl.Blade itself if 5" long and 1/2" wide, sadly though there is a cold shunt on the edge. But I'm still happy for a first attempt! Kinda sad to be giving it up!Thanks for looking, all comments welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Very attractive, nicely done. I've never used a blade with a handle shaped like that. How does it feel, is the leverage good?Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notownkid Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Shame to use something as nice as this to open Bills with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarry Dog Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I actually really like how subtle the pattern is. In worse lighting I have a feeling that I'd almost think I was imagining things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 one thing: when etching mixes that do not have good differentiation be sure to use your etchant *weaker* than normal as a strong etchant will just eat everything you need the weaker one to show subtle differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenF Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 Thanks for the kind words!The handle is actually pretty comfortable; as its quite short it sits nicely in the hand. But I would choose it if I was prying up floorboards Thanks Thomas, those are definitely wise words! I'll be sure to follow that future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Thought it looked like a screwdriver handle. Good choice there. Good looks all the way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Gedney Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Its nice to see a weaker etching. It looks more like a trick of the light than the harsh contrast of stronger etches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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