Two previously posted..

[Doug Castor]

..but lost during the changeover.
Forum works and looks great, thanks for all the hard work !


From Don Hanson III.
4 1/2" W2 blade and bronze guard/pin mated to some primo looking walnut.

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Thanks, Don !

Chris Moss.
OAL: 18.75"
Blade length: 12.25" width: 1.5" average
Blade thickness: .25" tapering towards the tip.
Blade and spacer are 74 layer 1084/15n20 i forged on a Iron Kiss Hammer, and the blade has been laddered toward the edge.
Guard is raindrop pattern damascus
Handle is Desert Ironwood secured by a stainless steel pin through the tang.
Blade was finished to 600 grit, etched and then protected with metal wax.





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Doug

[Lin Rhea]

I like the way Don , and others, make the tang hefty for hard use. Well made and good to look at too. The knife Don, the knife! :) Lin

[Kevin Jones]

Thanks for sharing Doug.
It's not often we see smaller knives from Don and that one is a fine example.

Its good to see these younger makers such as Chris coming onto the scene and doing such outstanding work.