I have a knife Question.

I went to an auction Saturday that had a bunch of shop tools. I was a rainy day so there were not the usual large group that usually shows up for this sort of thing. I got one of the things I have been looking for, a drill press but had to wait after they had gone through the tools and and large equipment since I was parked pretty far back and didn't want to lug the drill press all the way to the car. They started selling smaller miscellaneous stuff and this knife came up, to make a long story short I bought it for $2.00. I has a good edge on it now, I think it is hand made and is Damascus steel. Are you supposed to do anything special when sharpening, or taking care of a knife like this? Please excuse the quality of the pictures.

very prone to rusting so you'll need to keep it oiled, don't know if requires something special but I think the stuff in the little red and white plastic bottle will work best.

I think that is one of the Pakistani reproductions. Sharpen it up, and use it!

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Originally Posted by Bill Weddle

Looks like a good kitchen knife or can be used as a all around knife and it's Damaskus.
Heck of a deal for $2!
How long is the blade?
It might make a good belt knife, make a scabbard for it.

Sharpen it on a wet stone & watch some methods on YouTube.

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The blade is 5 3/4 inches long.

Use it....keep it sharp, clean, and oiled.

Nice lookin knife I'll give you 2.50 for it right now///////////////////////////////////////

i'm with waksupi on this one , i cant see the entire handle but it looks just like the ummm higher dollar version of the " roach belly " , is the handle bone perchance ?

this site does have a sheath for it if your's didnt come with it

http://www.crazycrow.com/mm5/merchan...de=841-460-200

It looks like a bowie knife from an old Dixie Gun Works catalog I had....Searles Bowie?

What ever you do don't store it in a leather sheath. A leather sheath will cause it to rust. Keep it oiled.

It is damascus steel. If it is good quality damascus it should be around 57RC in hardness which will give you good service for edge holding. Sharpen it as you would any other knife. The fact it is made of low & high carbon steel does mean it will rust very easy if not cared for. If you use it for the kitchen or dressing out game animals, clean it good after use and dry it then wipe on a thin coat of mineral oil on the blade to prevent rust. Mineral oil is bio-gradeable and will not harm food items or leave a bad after taste as other oils will.

I bid $5.00. I need a spare belt knife. ;>) Plus shipping..........

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Nice lookin knife I'll give you 2.50 for it right now///////////////////////////////////////

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You guys are cheap. I'll give him six dollars for it right now.

That's it exactly. It did come with sheath with the pattern at the top. They show it on sale for about $40 so I guess I got a pretty good deal. I used my diamond hones and put an edge on it, didn't try shaving with it but I think I could.

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Originally Posted by fryboy

i'm with waksupi on this one , i cant see the entire handle but it looks just like the ummm higher dollar version of the " roach belly " , is the handle bone perchance ?

this site does have a sheath for it if your's didnt come with it

http://www.crazycrow.com/mm5/merchan...de=841-460-200

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Originally Posted by EDK

It looks like a bowie knife from an old Dixie Gun Works catalog I had....Searles Bowie?

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NOT even close

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The above is the finest steel made, Damascus might have been 1000 years ago.

sharpen, oil, & use the heck out of it

Or sell to me for $9.99!

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This is a Searles Bowie I have.

You are right Gary I am almost ashamed I'll see yours and raise one 7.00 US //////////////////////////////// By the way it is a real nice looking knife and a really good deal too.

Why diddle around,let's go to $15 cash or all the brass I can stuff into a MFR box. Need a rattle snake? Need any mesquite beans?
Pewter? Machine work?

How about twenty bucks and a pet alligator that will fetch sticks for ya.

You guys are starting to tempt me with your bids, but I think I'll hang on to it. I buy a good Buck or a Shraede and I lose it in a week, a cheap knife sticks to me like glue.

I know those blades as a roach belly knife. That one looks really nice and will give you alot of good service. Get a whole chicken, cut it up and debone it with that knife, and you'll know how nice that knife will do in the field. You will be pleased for sure ..........
Ohio Rusty ><>