blackwood and damascus

[D.Ellis]

Just a quick pic, will take some better ones when the sheath is fully finished.
112 layers of 15n20 and 1084, random with laddered edge
4.5" blade
heat colored copper and textured mild steel fittings.
Blackwood handle
Darcy    

[bjansen]

Outstanding!

[KSCATTRAPR]

I love that knife, the guard, copper fitting and handle look great together. You do great work.

[Lin Rhea]

That's a pretty one.  

[gables]

I like this! Great texture and harmony among all the pieces. Well done!

[Ray Hammond]

Really like that one, Mr.Ellis!!!
Heat colored copper....care to elaborate on the process?

[srtben]

Super nice Darcy. Blackwood and copper, two of my favorites.

[tomsm44]

I love how you always manage to make your knives look both rustic and elegant.  Kinda like an old time fur trapper's Sunday go to meeting knife.  I'm still struggling to get mine to look at least one way.  Can't imagine how you get that perfect blend.  

Matt

[Alexander13]

That's a great looking knife!

Joel

[Doug Campbell]

You've got that hand hammered Damascus down pat Darcy, my hat is off to ya buddy. Nice work on the rest as usual too.

[FerretWYO]

That is an amazing knife.

[D.Ellis]

Thanks much guys,
Here are a few more pics, along with the lined sheath.












Ray H,
After the copper is polished, I clean it very well with alcohol and then heat with a torch(I hold it with a piece of stiff wire)until it turns a dark blueish color, and then quench in water. The resulting oxides are a dark reddish color and quite durable.
Thanks again,
Darcy  

[4est trekker]

My, oh my!  That is a fantastic package!  I, too, like the elegantly-executed rustic charm this knife has.  I really like the detail on the sheath, as well, particularly the rolled lip.

[Track]

Great work Darcy. Beautiful combinations.

[Fallguy]

Very Nice, I like the copper accents.  

[Antlerhog]

Very nice!!!!!

Jay

[tomsm44]

The sheath turned out great and I really like that lanyard.  A great package all the way around.

Matt

[Alexander13]

Beautiful combo!

[D.Ellis]

Thanks again guys.
Darcy