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Title: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: Ray Hammond on October 22, 2008, 06:36:00 PM
I personally think this is the single most beautiful knife I've created so far.  Some won't like it...to me, in the hand, it feels like a million bucks.

I like everything about it- the damascus pattern is tight, refined, classy looking. The mosaic pins set off against this creamy white material is just solidly beautiful...there are black and white liners, thumb grooves in front of the handle, and some refined filework on the forward end of the blade.

Its going to be finished off with a black sheath.

 (http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/rayhammond123/ivoryhunter.jpg)

 (http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/rayhammond123/ivoryhunter2.jpg)

 (http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/rayhammond123/ivoryhunter3.jpg)

It belongs to someone already...so don't ask. But you might be able to get one like it!!!
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: prarieboy on October 22, 2008, 07:19:00 PM
Ray I don't know about Your personal best! But You just moved my personal target up about 2 billion notches   :clapper:
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: drewsbow on October 22, 2008, 07:28:00 PM
WoW another Beautie   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: Steve Nuckels on October 22, 2008, 08:10:00 PM
That is very nice!
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: Christopher M. Surtees on October 22, 2008, 08:11:00 PM
Awesome!
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: theunluckyhunter on October 22, 2008, 08:29:00 PM
niceee
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: Kevin Evans on October 22, 2008, 08:35:00 PM
Very Nice!!!
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: SKYLER W on October 22, 2008, 08:57:00 PM
I agree with you Ray....Beautiful!!!!
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: vermonster13 on October 22, 2008, 10:07:00 PM
Ray you are a sick man. How about posting some that aren't sold already! LOL Beautiful is an understatement. Wish I hadn't turned you down this past spring now.
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on October 22, 2008, 10:15:00 PM
" SOME WON"T LIKE IT"
For the life of me I can't imagine who that could possibly be!!  That is one VERY Saaweeet looking knife Ray.   :notworthy:
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: Guru on October 22, 2008, 10:25:00 PM
Ray, You keep raising the bar bud    :notworthy:
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: Chris Surtees on October 23, 2008, 02:05:00 AM
Great looking knife Ray!!!
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: skullworks on October 23, 2008, 08:00:00 AM
Wow...just WOW! That is a really beautiful knife Ray! All around SAAAAWWWEEEETTTTTTTTT!!!!
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: OconeeDan on October 23, 2008, 07:48:00 PM
Very classy, Ray!
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: Bodork on October 23, 2008, 08:58:00 PM
It's beautiful! Just beautiful!
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: imskippy on October 24, 2008, 10:08:00 AM
Stunning!!  :clapper:
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: doug77 on October 24, 2008, 09:15:00 PM
hope mine turn out that nice

doug77
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: Bob Hunter on October 24, 2008, 10:16:00 PM
Ray, this knife is gorgeous!! I would be interested in owning one like it.
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: Ray Hammond on October 26, 2008, 08:18:00 PM
Bob,

You can call me at 678-300-2883 to discusss...or email me at rayhammond01@yahoo.com
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: FerretWYO on October 29, 2008, 09:17:00 PM
Ray if you keep doing this i am going to have to buy more. I dont need more but i want i want. lol
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: John Havard on November 01, 2008, 09:10:00 AM
Just got back from a hunting trip and found this (my)knife from Ray.  It is truly a work of art.  I specified a knife for use.  I don't own knives that are just for show.  This knife from Ray has it all - looks as well as balance and proper proportions.  Even on moose I never use a blade any longer than 3.5"-4".  This one feels great in the hand and balances nicely.  I can't wait to get it bloody.

The damascus pattern is very complex and quite beautiful too.  

Ray's use of this old, old, old walrus ivory is perfect.   What a combination!  I'm very happy to say the least.
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: PrarrieDog on November 01, 2008, 01:29:00 PM
AWESOME!!!
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: 2Knives on November 04, 2008, 06:26:00 AM
That is stunning!
I guess I found something else I gotta save up for!!!
Title: Re: Ivory colored hunter ladder pattern damascus
Post by: Ray Hammond on November 07, 2008, 11:47:00 AM
Thanks, guys. John, it was truly a pleasure to build that knife.

I hope I get the chance to make more like it in the future.