D. Bates Custom Knives & Damascus

Every knife has a story, and a purpose

The steel for this one is Procut from Pops Knife Supply, and the handle features a real coyote jaw from Alexander Swieczkowski, making it as unique as the hands that forged it. No two builds are ever the same—and that’s exactly how it should be.

Working on a batch of 1080 Atlas Spike knives from Atlas Knife & Tool for the Southwest Ohio Whitetails Unlimited banquet on November 9th, which one will be your 1 in 12 winning knife.

Still got long ways to go, definitely have a long list of improvements for the next one.

Seen Nick Rossi’s think out side the box post yesterday and it inspired me to try something new.

Definitely had to think outside the box on this one ( also forge it out in class while they grinded bevels)

Anyone have some unwanted shotgun barrel they be willing to donate for the expo.
Going to turn them into garden tools

Think I think after next stack maybe a little 🤔 thinking need done

I know you need to cut it at a 45° angle, but how thick do you need each cut to be?

300+ ladder pattern Damascus hunter with Latte paper Micarta scales.

Thoughts?

WIP: slowly working on this one

We are looking for corporate sponsors/ item sponsors for Warriors Way very first banquet. Funds raised from the banquet will help two great organizations if you have any questions please feel free to contact me!

https://www.whitetailsunlimited.com/events/banquets/wapakoneta-oh-auglaize-county-chapter-2nd-amendment-freedom-dinner/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR244v1LbBNAwNcLf5NJJd_72nY_HCsOKEw7EdVs7m_p6lriFeE8y_wyrA8_aem_tOMW8ugdIj9DWe-L_bn-cA

It’s been awhile since I finished something! This knife is being donated to Southwest Ohio Whitetails Unlimited at Hilliard ohio banquet to help raise money for some great organizations.

Drop point hunter
Steel: 1084
Wood: stabilized wood from Jakob Janssen
Finish: hand sanded to 600 grit

Plenty of curves on this one!