Blade Show Giveaway

I wanted to show you guys some damascus blades I grinded out the weekend. The damascus is from Alabama Damascus Steel. There are 4 types of steel in the blank with 416 layers. The types of steel are 52100,5160,203E and 15N20. These are the first damascus knives I have started working on. The larger blade is going to be a stag handle hunter for a guy at work. I was able to make 2 mini #1 replicas with the left over steel. I will give one of these away at the Blade Show RKAA/RKCA meeting. I am sure the Captain will come up with an idea on the best way to do this. I will post pictures of the builds progress.

Jimmy
I look forward to seeing the finished product in Atlanta. Good looking blade.

Those should look great!

Jimmy
Those look great so far and that is very generous of you.
I can't make Blade this year, but I am hoping to go next year.

Peter

Jimmy,
I got your email but, as you may have guessed, I "over birth-dayed" all weekend! I'll supply some nice handle "stuff" if you like...and I'll buy the remaining one..."BUT"...(I know)...Ya' gotta make it into a Model #5 styled user!
What say you?
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Happy Birthday Captain,
If you supply some handle stuff, I will make the #5 style user for ya out of the bottom blank. The material does not need to be very big, probally 3/4 X 2 1/2" long. I would much rather trade for things than receive money. Looks like I'am gonna have to buy some more of this damascus.

Here are some pictures of the knifes progress. I went with RWB spacers, brass double hilt and lignum vitae handle. I will try to get time to finish it this weekend. I hope everybody likes it so far. For those of you that can't make the Blade Show like myself, I will make a giveaway mini for the forum soon. Let me know some ideas of what you guys want and I'll try to make it.

Here it is close to completion. I need to sharpen it and do a final buffing. I also need to make the sheath and off to the Captain for the show. I think who ever wins this knife will be very satisfied with its quality. If not I will buy it back for 50 bucks. I was not able to stamp this mini becuase of its size, but I will stamp the sheath.

Great work Jimmy, Your knife making just keeps getting better,WaltRKS#5924

Thanks Walt. I am starting to learn a lot of do's and don'ts. I wish I had more time to devot to this hobby.

Looks really good.

Really Cool, Jimmy!!!!!!!!!

BO RANDALL PROBABLY SAID THE SAME THING,WALT

Thanks Rob and Tony.

Here are the finished knives. I hope to get them shipped out today.

That's a great looking pair of knives Jimmy.

Thanks Steve.

Jimmy,
Well...After 3 days "On The Road" and picking up my computer for the shop, I can finally post properly here on the forums again. The knives look fantastic in your photos. I can't wait to fondle them in person. Thanks again for kind offer and contribution to the "Troops Treasury".
After I saw your photos I got thinkin'. That's a dangerous thing for me to do. I am considering using "both" knives in a "silent bid" during the Blade show. More to come...
Thanks again, Capt. Chris

Jimmy
Those are looking good.

Really, really nice work, Jimmy. Anybody would be proud to own and use those.

Thanks Steven and Duke.

Capt,
Do what ever you think is best for the Troops since that is what its all about. I will continue to donate knifes for this great cause. I just received my smaller stamp in the mail. I hope to make some more blades next weekend.

Jimmy,
Give me a call. I have some ideas about the knives. Simply giving one away at the annual RKCC meeting will certainly be appreciated. I just don't think it will "directly" benefit the RKC"A" and the "Troops Treasury".
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Very nice work Jimmy...and very generous of you!