Ebony and Chocolate Ivory

[Karl B. Andersen]

I guess I'll call this "chocolate"? It's not "creme". It's not "ivory" ivory.
So, for now, it's "chocolate".
The knife was forged from 7/8" 52100 with a full through tang.
Ebony handle and two ivory inlays.
I had a friend who retired some years ago and kept a big chunk of mammoth ivory on her desk as a paper weight!
Every now and then I use a piece of the center for inlays, but this is the first time I've used a piece of the exterior.
Should have been using it all along, eh?
This is NOT your "every day carry" - it's 9 3/4" overall with 5" of working steel.
Sheath in-progress.
Thanks for sharing this with me.

[Bob Betzner]

Looks like that knife belongs in a hand, any hand, it looks so right. But that ivory, it's such a mellow looking color. I see what you mean, maybe call it half-n-half choc, but in any case, it's gorgeous.

[Jerry Manuel]

Very impressive Karl . I think half-n-half suits it also - Jerry

[Karl B. Andersen]

I've just been told to call it "Peanut Butter"!

[Kevin Jones]

That's a real winner Karl from both aesthetic and ergonomic perspectives.

butterscotch. I really like the look of your semi integrals Karl.

[Joe Richardson]

Really nice, Karl. The inlay works for me. Very good looking piece!

- Joe

[Doug Campbell]

Yea, I like that "Peanut Butter"

[Eli Gautreaux]

Well done Karl! I always really like your ebony and african blackwood handled knives, and this one is even better with the inlay.