I put this knife together pretty fast out of two fun side projects/experiments that ended up working out together. The cast bronze guard was the big sister to my nuts-n-bolts canister damascus from before, and the damascus a pattern experiment. The pattern didn't turn out as planned, but it's still a lot of fun (especially if you throw a hamon over it). Handle is stabilized burl with cast brass medallion and pins.

Comments and critique always welcome,
Theo

Turned out as very cool and original as you do. Very nice. 

Wow ... that is such a nice intricate pattern Care to explain how you did it? 

Beautiful piece, though I can't say that handle looks too comfortable. Correct me if I'm wrong!?!? Of course, it would have been a lot harder to do the inlay if it wasn't flat.

 

I love it!

Thanks guys!

The pattern was supposed to be a modified basketweave where each repeat was kind of like a blocky spiral... didn't work but still fun!

The medallion actually acts to round off the handle and fill the palm of the hand. The edges are all softer than they look. It's actually quite comfy... despite the fact it's probably rarely going to be used... the sad part of art knives I suppose

My favorite part is the cast brass elements. 

 

The pattern on the blade is cool, but the handle is just stunning, great choice of materials!

Well theo you showed it to me at your shop last week when it wasnt assembled yet and it looked good then but man putting it all togather it just looks beautiful! cant wait to see your next WIP when i visit