Damascus Utility with Ivory Micarta

Product Description for Damascus Utility with Ivory Micarta

Maker: Paul Cooper (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 105865
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.75 in.
Total length: 8.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.06 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.25 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.20 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 5.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 5.8 oz.
Blade: Hand forged damascus, combining 1095 and 15N20 carbon steels
Handle: Ivory paper Micarta set on a distal tapered full tang
Sheath: Hand stitched leather custom sheath
Description: Boston-based bladesmith Paul Cooper has been forging knives since 2006. He studied under Mastersmith JD Smith through the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and was awarded a Traditional Arts Apprenticeship in 2007. Paul's interest in knifemaking began as a matter of necessity. “I had an interest in certain knives," says Cooper, “and I couldn't afford them or no one made what I wanted." So he learned how to make them himself, and over time, what began as a necessity became a passion. Over the years, Cooper has been recognized for his exceptional knives. His work has been displayed at the National Heritage Museum in Lexington, MA. In 2006, he was awarded "Best New Maker" at the Oregon Knife Collectors Association show. In 2010, he was featured in a Blade Magazine article on five up-and-coming knifemakers to watch.
This hand forged utility knife shows the tremendous practicality of Paul Cooper's work. The blade was forged to shape from Cooper's own damascus, combining 1095 and 15N20 carbon steels. The spine is nicely rounded for a comfortable grip.
Ivory paper Micarta handle scales are set in an heirloom fit to a distal tapered full tang. Three hand domed nickel silver pins hold the scales in place. The central pin features a damascus escutcheon. This knife has a tremendous sense of balance and is a pleasure in the hand.
This knife is accompanied by a hand stitched leather custom sheath.
Exceptional work throughout!


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