Mosaic Damascus San Mai Dagger with Fluted Ancient Walrus Ivory

Product Description for Mosaic Damascus San Mai Dagger with Fluted Ancient Walrus Ivory

Maker: Justin Chenault, J.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 106242
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 13.30 in.
Cutting edge length: 11.75 in.
Total length: 18.70 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.29 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.26 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.23 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.13 in.
Item weight: 20.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 33.4 oz.
Blade: Mosaic damascus san mai forged from 1095 and 15n20 carbon steels
Bolster: Damascus fittings
Handle: Ancient walrus ivory fluted and wrapped in twisted fine silver wire
Sheath: Leather sheath with damascus frog
Description: This exceptional damascus dagger was made by Ohio bladesmith Justin Chenault. Justin started making knives in 2005. His first foray into smithing was in a high school class where he was tasked with forging a hatchet for camping. After graduating high school Justin assembled the basics of his own blacksmith's shop. He quickly joined the Southern Ohio Forge Associate (SOFA) which helped him connect with other smiths. Justin is a journeyman smith with the American Bladesmith Society. He won Season 7, Episode 6 of Forged in Fire, proving his skills on national television. This dagger is among his master works to date!
The 13-1/3 inch blade is hand forged mosaic damascus san mai, combining a beautiful damascus pattern with a 1095 carbon steel core. The mosaic damascus is exceptional, perfectly complementing the symmetrically ground blade. Justin's mark is on the ricasso. Because this knife is made from carbon steel, we recommend using camellia oil to oil the blade and ancient ivory handle.
A central column of ancient walrus ivory is hand fluted and ornamented with fine silver twisted wire. The guard, quillions, and pommel are all matching hand forged damascus. The handle feels absolutely exceptional in hand.
To keep the dagger close at hand, a custom leather sheath combining elephant and hippo leathers is included.
Exceptional work throughout!


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