J&L Custom Cutlery Cable Damascus Knife.
Mar 4, 2019 5:19:01 GMT
Post by Adrian Jordan on Mar 4, 2019 5:19:01 GMT
Introduction:
Hello again, it's your Most Powerful Demi-Leader Global Mod Adrian here, looking to share another fine knifical object. This one is also from Lyndle at J&L Custom Cutlery. I guess you could consider this Part Three of the Lyndle Driggers Forge Welded Trilogy, written by myself, Adrian Jordan. Obviously he's made more than three...I just only have three. So it's a trilogy. Three.
In case you want to peruse the other two, here are links:
Full Disclosure:
I did not buy this one. It was sent as a gift.
I've known Lyndle for quite a while now, and have done business with him several times. I have no personal or financial stake in his endeavors beyond liking him, liking his work and wanting him to do well.
Specifications:
Blade length: 8 and 3/8".
Blade thickness: 3/8" at thickest.
Blade Material: Steel cable Damascus.
Handle length: 5 and 1/2"
Handle material: Zebrawood.
Weight: 9.4 oz.
Blade thickness: 3/8" at thickest.
Blade Material: Steel cable Damascus.
Handle length: 5 and 1/2"
Handle material: Zebrawood.
Weight: 9.4 oz.
First Impression:
That's pretty. Pretty badass!
Blade:
The blade is 8 and 3/8" in length. It is make of Cable Damascus. I'm not sure of the particular type of steel the cable is made from. It has a very attractive pattern that is not obnoxiously etched, but very clear. The blade is 3/8" thick at the base, and maintains that thickness until the last 3" or so, at which point it begins to gently taper to the point. The edge easily passes the paper cutting test. The blade is nice and straight. There are what appear to be some pin head sized inclusions in some of the welds. Nothing that detracts from the blade to me, but can't not mention them. That would make me an unmentioner.
Look, look with your special eyes:
Handle:
The handle is 5 and 1/2" long and feels like a lightly squared oval. It's made of Zebrawood and is a hidden tang design. As per usual, the slabs are very well matched and mated, with the seam hardly noticeable. Brass pins and epoxy hold it together. The wood has a nice bold pattern that compliments the blade pattern. Very nice.
Handling:
The balance is roughly 3/4" out from the "guard". It's got a little heft, and feels like it'd hit hard enough, but is in all a nice, nimble blade.
Final Thoughts:
I'm very pleased with it. I've gotten to see blades made from these types of complex welds over the internet, but not in person. To actually have one of my own, in hand, is pretty awesome.
If you'd like to commission a piece from Lyndle you can contact him here on the forum via his profile page, sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/user/26392.
Thanks for reading. If you have any comments or questions don't hesitate to speak up.