something old something new

[laplander]

I found the brass case of an old Barlow style knife about 5 years ago, the remnants of the blade(s) fell out during the cleanup. With no name or any marks and no luck finding a picture I punted, a neighbor makes knives for a hobby and I thought I would give him a try. This knife is not his style and was quite a challenge as he started it about three times and set it back, when finished it WOW 2 hand made Damascus twist blades named and dated. I left most of the patina on the one piece brass case.
Jeff

 

[tommygun]

Sweet blades!!

 

[laplander]

Thanks Tommygun! I hope someone recognizes the case or has dug a similar one. I believe its civil war period or older based on the surrounding finds.
Jeff

 

[CT Todd]

that's a cool story the knife looks great and you got to annoy your neighbor that's a win win. Don't lose it

 

[woody]

Very, very nice.

 

[C&RHunter]

Very nice knife! Great idea to rebuild the knife, with excellent results.

 

[bootyhoundpa]

Nice restoration. ..

 

[surfman]

Nice job! That turned out real nice.

 

[Mark kus]

Cool knife Jeff!

 

[GeorgeinSC]

Beautiful One Of a Kind.

 

[Big Treble]

That is awesome, your neighbor makes some awesome knives

 

[laplander]

Thanks Big!! I agree he is very talented
Jeff

 

[Sataro]

Congrats on the restore job. Your neighbor made a great set of blades.

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Laplander,

That's a nice find and a great restoration! A tip of the hat goes to you and your neighbor. Aside from it being a functional pocket knife, you have a great conversation piece. Best of luck and...

Happy Hunting!
Blind Squirrel

 

[laplander]

Thanks guys!! I am still trying to get a positive i.d./age of the knife
Jeff

 

[pat (chicago)]

He put it together beautifully! And as a pro should.
What kind if steel is that called that made the blades?

 

[laplander]

The technique is called Damascus Steel. The wavy "grain" is formed by forge welding steel in layers or folding. The final step is to acid etch to reveal the design. The best I can tell this is probably the correct blade for this knife circa 1780's -1830's.
Jeff