Beautiful 8” Damascus 'Raindrop' Pattern Knife 

Full Tang, Hardwood Handle with Brass EAgle Head Pommel

1095 High Carbon Steel + 15N20 Bright Steel 384 Layer Damascus

Oil Tempered to 58 ~ 60 HRC, Edges Sharpened at 20º

Solid, Tough, Sharp, and a Work of Art!

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Please note sloppy stitching on the sheath, a shame when the rest of the knife is superb. I think best solution is to pull existing stitches and replace with black or dark brown thread. I took 20% off the orginal price I was going to offer this for.

Renowned for centuries because of it's ability to maintain a keen edge, while still being hard and flexible. Although some modern steel alloys may exceed the performance of Damascus, none rival it in beauty, especially in the hands of a skilled artisan. Every piece is hand forged and unique. Visit HowStuffWorks for a excellent article about the origins and unique characteristics of Damascus steel.

Manufacturer's note; All our knives are 100% handmade. We do not use any CNC machining to make our knives. Each knife will be 100% unique with the handmade characteristics that make them unique.

Details:

NORMAL (STRAIGHT BACK) PROFILE

8” OVERALL, 4" BLADE, 4" HANDLE, FULL TANG

HARDWOOD HANDLE FITS THE HAND BEAUTIFULLY

BRASS GUARD AND EAGLE HEAD POMMEL

COMPACT AND STRONG FOR HEAVY USE

OIL QUENCHED AND TEMPERED TO ~ HRC 60

EDGES SHARPENED AT 20º

COWHIDE LEATHER SHEATH

Comments: Good construction and materials, solid, and sharp!!! I’m a collector and a weekend warrior. I sell locally at shows and Renaissance Fairs so I get lots of feedback. I sell what I own and can recommend! See my seller ratings and buy with confidence, plus I ship fast! 

A normal profile has a curved cutting edge and straight back that lets the wielder use fingers to concentrate force as well as making the knife heavy and strong for it's size. The curve concentrates force on a smaller area, making cutting easier. The knife can chop as well as carve, pick and slice. It's also the best single-edged blade shape for thrusting, as the edge cuts a swath that the entire width of the knife can then pass through without the spine having to push aside any material as other knife profiles like the drop point and sheepsfoot would. Effective for tasks from food preparation including cleaning, skinning, scaling fish and game. Also an effective weapon with penetrating power second to only a dagger.