Random damascus with some KILLER buckeye burl

[J. Doyle]

Hey guys, here's the most recent one finished. This is my favorite size and shape for a hunter. The handle is very comfortable in many different positions and the blade is, to me, an ideal size for a hunting knife. I don't make many damascus knives as I like to use damascus I've made myself. I don't have many chances to make much...........yet. This blade and fittings are all from random billets I made last time I was at Ed Caffrey's, which has been a while now. I dug deep into my old stock of buckeye burl for this one. Lots of crazy burl and figure.

Specs:
Hand forged blade from my own 1080 & 15n20 damascus
8" overall, 3 3/4" blade, .195" thick at the ricasso
Heavily rounded spine and ricasso edge
Fittings and finial from my own damascus also 1080 & 15n20
Bronze coined spacer
Stabilized buckeye burl handle, file carved

All comments welcome.

 

[rhinoknives]

That is a handsome looking knife.
I like the hardware on it too!

 

[Faron Moore]

John that's an outstanding piece no doubt.I like the way the damascus and the buckeye blend together ,great work

 

[TacticallySharp]

Very nice! I like the coins after the guard.

 

[PMARTINKNIVES]

Beautiful knife, exceptional work.


Peter

 

[backtines]

John Doyle , you make some beautiful knives ! I love it !

 

[reelhook]

Beautiful knife john

 

[J. Doyle]

Thank you very much guys. I appreciate you all taking the time to post.

 

[kidterico]

Good looking knife. KT

 

[BertE]

That's a great looking knife !

 

[Lagrange]

I really enjoy the detail you put into your knives. The little things make it all pop for me. Really nice job!

 

[Sagebrush Blades]

beatiful knife, the filework on the handle adds a nice touch

 

[Drew Riley]

That burl looks phenomenal!

As does the rest of the knife for that matter.