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I'm not known for speaking about factory pieces to often
But over the decades that I've been a knife nut I have amassed more that a few factory pieces that I still enjoy
Mostly folders because let's face it the world of prouduction fixed blades years ago was rather lacking
One such prouduction folder that was and is a favorite for me is the Cold Steel Talwar
Now I know some will be rather surprised
Don't be .... this folder is an amazing piece
Good materials and a wicked design combined with and excellent lock make this folder a very interesting piece
You really have to feel this knife to understand what and why I like it so much
It's a very unique weapon
From the ball on the end to the feel of the handle to the sweep of the Persian style blade this knife just feels and works well in the hand
It is a mini maylay weapon
Here is a brief video on why I like this knife
[video=youtube;UI82O5Bg744]
Now on to the project
I have often thought of having a custom version of this knife done but to be honest these ares so well done I don't know how they would improve upon it
Than the improvement dawned on me ..... a custom forged fixed bladed version in a custom leather sheath
Well I'm very fortunate to have many very skilled bladesmith friends
But none would be better suited than my brother David Mirabile
This metal mashing Alaskan bladesmith with his visceral approach to blade smithing would be the likely choice
Simple put David knows how to build a weapon
This slashing, bludgeoning, thrusting tool would be at its best as a fixed blade and I knew David would bring this piece to life
On to the materials and construction
This will be David's first integral
The blade the bolster area tapering to the tang which ends in the ball will be forged from my favorite Damascus...... Cable Damascus
Bill Bagwell calls cable Damascus Satin's Lace
I have found it to be a very good performer that takes on a nasty toothy Edge
As for handle scales
Either micarta or carbon fiber base scales with David's Carbon fiber Ito over wrap
to say that this should be a wicked carry piece from an outstanding maker would be quite the understatement
Let's get started
Cable
After a lot of folding and twisting he is ready for shaping
Shaping up nicely
But over the decades that I've been a knife nut I have amassed more that a few factory pieces that I still enjoy
Mostly folders because let's face it the world of prouduction fixed blades years ago was rather lacking
One such prouduction folder that was and is a favorite for me is the Cold Steel Talwar
Now I know some will be rather surprised
Don't be .... this folder is an amazing piece
Good materials and a wicked design combined with and excellent lock make this folder a very interesting piece
You really have to feel this knife to understand what and why I like it so much
It's a very unique weapon
From the ball on the end to the feel of the handle to the sweep of the Persian style blade this knife just feels and works well in the hand
It is a mini maylay weapon
Here is a brief video on why I like this knife
[video=youtube;UI82O5Bg744]
Now on to the project
I have often thought of having a custom version of this knife done but to be honest these ares so well done I don't know how they would improve upon it
Than the improvement dawned on me ..... a custom forged fixed bladed version in a custom leather sheath
Well I'm very fortunate to have many very skilled bladesmith friends
But none would be better suited than my brother David Mirabile
This metal mashing Alaskan bladesmith with his visceral approach to blade smithing would be the likely choice
Simple put David knows how to build a weapon
This slashing, bludgeoning, thrusting tool would be at its best as a fixed blade and I knew David would bring this piece to life
On to the materials and construction
This will be David's first integral
The blade the bolster area tapering to the tang which ends in the ball will be forged from my favorite Damascus...... Cable Damascus
Bill Bagwell calls cable Damascus Satin's Lace
I have found it to be a very good performer that takes on a nasty toothy Edge
As for handle scales
Either micarta or carbon fiber base scales with David's Carbon fiber Ito over wrap
to say that this should be a wicked carry piece from an outstanding maker would be quite the understatement
Let's get started
Cable
After a lot of folding and twisting he is ready for shaping
Shaping up nicely
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