Damascus Bowie With African Blackwood – Best Novice Fighter, Durban Easter Show, 2022

Product for Damascus Bowie with African Blackwood – Best Novice Fighter, Durban Easter Show, 2022

Maker: Ch’ien Turner (click to see more by this maker)

Price: $950.00

Saving: $100.00

Item num: 106087

*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 10.70 in.
Cutting edge length: 10.10 in.
Total length: 16.70 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.42 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.21 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.18 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 15.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 20 oz.
Blade: W’s pattern damascus forged from carbon steels
Bolster: Brass
Handle: African blackwood
Sheath: Leather sheath with brass frog

: Ch’ien Turner (born in 2001) is a young, extremely talented South African bladesmith. He made his first knife at age 14 with the help of De Wet Van Zyl. At the time, he lived just down the street from De Wet and was able ask him constant questions. A friendship blossomed, and by 15, Van Zyl took him on as a part time apprentice. At 20, Turner began working full time with Van Zyl. Ch’ien has an exceptional grasp of forging, chef’s knives, and even art knives. When Ch’ien presented his work at the 2022 Durban Easter Knife Show, he won seven awards, including, Best New Maker, Best Novice Hunter, Best Novice Forged, Best Novice Fighter, Best Novice Bird and Trout, and Best Novice Set. This knife won Best Novice Fighter at the 2022 Durban Easter Knife Show.
The long 10-3/4 inch damascus blade is hand forged W’s pattern damascus, ensuring a long lasting, chip resistant edge. The long clip stops just short from being fully sharpened. The high contrast damascus pattern will having you stare at it for hours. Because this knife is made from carbon steel, we recommend using camellia oil to oil the blade and natural wood handle.
The coffin handle is African blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon). African blackwood is among the most dense, durable woods available in the world and is highly prized for its jet black appearance. The fluted and polished brass guard and spacer are perfectly fit between the handle and blade. Polished brass escutcheons are overlaid onto both sides of the handle.
The hand stitched leather sheath includes a brass frog for easy carry.
Great work throughout!

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