First Knife Request

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believerjoe

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Someone wanted a Bill Bagwell inspired knife after the Hells Belle concept. I came up with this. This is the rough fit, but it will not look much different, other than the Damascus will etch darker. This was just a test dip at 120 grit. The copper was colored and will wear to a two tone look, where the highs are brighter and lows dark. Will post again when done for materials. I also changed the swedge to a bit more drastic shape, but not quite done yet.
 

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believerjoe said:
Someone wanted a Bill Bagwell inspired knife after the Hells Belle concept. I came up with this. This is the rough fit, but it will not look much different, other than the Damascus will etch darker. This was just a test dip at 120 grit. The copper was colored and will wear to a two tone look, where the highs are brighter and lows dark. Will post again when done for materials. I also changed the swedge to a bit more drastic shape, but not quite done yet.
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Beautiful! Love the guard shape, and a 2 tone copper will look great! Your customer is a going to be over the moon.
 
Chris Railey said:
Keep rocking on, that will not be your last knife request. Nice work. I love the look of white (ish) handle material but I hate working with it. That one is well done.
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It is walrus ivory. Exact request because I had used some before. I will have better pictures, but it quits collecting dirt when you get to a higher grit. Was already informed that this is a display piece as a gift. They are mulling a coffin box for it.
 
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