Damascus Utility With Walrus Ivory

Product for Damascus Utility with Walrus Ivory

Maker: Bert Gaston, M.S. (deceased July 2022) (click to see more by this maker)

Price: $650.00

Item num: 108006

*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.60 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.00 in.
Total length: 7.10 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.85 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.19 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.17 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 3.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 5.0 oz.
Blade: Damascus forged from carbon steel ball bearings
Bolster: Textured nickel silver fittings
Handle: Ancient walrus ivory
Sheath: Pouch style leather sheath

: This Damascus Hunter was made by Mastersmith Bert Gaston. Bert was well known for his clean designs and excellent fit and finish. Bert received his Master Smith stamp in 1993 and his Journeyman Smith stamp in 1989. He was an American Bladesmith Society vice president, board director, and taught many classes at ABS schools where he shared his knowledge and passion for bladesmithing. Bert was head judge for the Mastersmith test rating for many years. Bert was inducted in the ABS Hall of Fame in 2021. Unfortunately Gaston passed away in July, 2022. This hunter has been in a private collection and has been meticulously cared for. It is in new condition and by all appearances, it could have been made yesterday.
The damascus blade was forged from carbon steel ball bearings. A deep etch creates a high contrast that is extremely engaging. The blade is convex ground creating a durable, chip-resistant edge. Ron’s mark and M.S. stamp is on the left side of the blade.
The handle is faceted ancient walrus ivory. The top of the handle shows the tapioca pattern from the interior of the tusk. The walrus ivory was fluted and capped with a textured nickel silver bolster. A matching textured nickel silver end cap finishes the handle.
To keep the knife close at hand, a pouch style leather custom sheath is included.
Excellent work throughout!

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