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Amazing Roy Carter Custom Damascus Ivory Dagger Knife
Offered for your consideration is an amazing hand made custom ivory dagger from roy carter. The blade is absolutely stunning and the work of noted artist, blacksmith, and damascus maker matthew walker. Walker applies his artistic talent and smithing skills to create some of the finest and most beautiful damascus available. Walker's blades are used by several highly regarded makers including canadina maker stephen vanderkolff and maker henry noel.
His damascus is forged from 15n20 and 1084 high carbon steel. It is of very high cnotrast and he creates some truly incredible patterns. Walker owns experimenst in metal, inc.
And his work, his coal-fired forge, and examples of several knives from these makers, can be viewed at his website. He is incredibly talented and one of his bladse on a vanderkolff custom graced the cover of the 2007 knives annual book. This knife has veyr unique design and look. I really didn't what to call it. It has a somewhat mediterranean or old-world spanish look ot it.
The design raelly works and sets this knife apart from the many customs that look like the same knife from different makers. Carter is an old-school craftsman of amazing talent. He is probably most noted for the hand made muzzleloaders that he creates. He is very well known and highly regarded among the black powder circles, although i've heard that he never sought publicity and basically made when and if he fetl like it. As far as i know, carter was never a guild member as word of mouth advertising basically kept him as busy as he wanted to be. He has been making guns and knives for half century and i've recently heard his health is such that he is on longer making knives, although he's still doing some engraving. Carter does all of his work free hand and his engraving and file work are simply exceptional. He used to make his own blades and even made damascus, but i suppose his age and health issues may have been the factor that turned him to walker's damascus. With this knife, i'm not sure if carter or walker atcually forged the blade. Whichever si the case, the result amazing. This knife is simply incredible! The damascus is really beyond my abilities to adequately describe and is right up there with the finest i've seen. Although the blade geometry doesn't show well in the photos, the blade has a gently sloping profile and a large tpo bevel along the first two-thirds of the blade. The blade has a very slight drop-point effect from the bolster and the tip acutally rides on a line that is just below the top of the bolster. It's these kinds of subtle design elements that really set this maker above the crowd. The blade also features some beautiful file work on the spine. The high contrast damascus is simply aglwo with mesmerizing patterns. I'm not sure what this damascus pattern is called, but it's a serise of seven concentric circles akin to the ripples caused by dropping a stone in calm water. It's stunning effect and really sets this knife apart from plain damascus. The overall design, quality nad craftsmanship of the knife are absolutely outstanding. This is a knife that must be handled, examined, and admired to fully appreciate the scope of its artistic impact. The knife's design flows beautifully and presents a refined elegance. The long bolsters are of thick brass. The handles are of thick, creamy pre-ban african elephant ivory. The balance and feel are excellent as well and the knife has a very natural and veyr solid feel. The balance is perfect with the balance point benig directly under the bolsters. The knife offers exceptional control and truly feels like an extension fo one's hand. The blade is 5-1/8 and the knife measurse 9-3/8 in overall length. The sheath is the original and was custom made for this knife by carter. It is of nice excellent and is in perfect condition. The knife has never been used, carried, or sharpened and is in perfect condition. The blade is razor-sharp and will shave with little effort. If you appreciate the finest in premium quality custom knives and/or enjoy knives with a strong artistic element, this piece is an heirloom-quality knife that should receive your consideration. It's a one-of-a-kind knife with that richly exhibits what owning a high quality custom si all about. Another amazing csutom knife that graphically illustrates the art of both damascus making and knife making! Note per ebay policy, this item is not available for sale or shipment outside of the united states. Please do not even ask. |
