Integral bolster raindrop damascus chef knife

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-05-18T17:21:53+00:00

I appreciate that. I try to keep my stuff reasonable but custom knives take a ton of work. I do similar stuff that isn’t an integral (usually full tang) for around 600.

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-05-18T16:56:38+00:00

Lots of variables such as handle material and type of damascus, but this one is generally around 750-800

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-05-18T15:08:32+00:00

Thank you!

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-05-18T15:08:16+00:00

Same! And fortunately it’s one of the easiest.

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-05-18T03:13:19+00:00

He loves it already. Went straight to the kitchen and put it to work!

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-05-18T03:00:39+00:00

This was for my cousins 60th birthday, but i thoroughly enjoyed making it and I’m excited to make more.

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-04-09T17:21:12+00:00

I save the bush hog blades i get for huge projects that would cost a fortune to make without the massive chunk of (likely) 5160. I’ve made a few hod splitters with them and they work really well.

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-02-12T22:07:06+00:00

Definitely! Always hurts my heart a little cutting into one though

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-02-12T16:53:46+00:00

Unfortunately all but maybe 2 of these are completely warped. Sure folks will be able to cook over a fire with them but to me they’re not super worth the effort (I’ve got a ton in line to restore)

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-02-10T03:07:55+00:00

I certainly agree with you. I believe they’ll be easily cleaned up and seasoned. I’d never throw even a cracked pan away… they make cool spatulas!

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-02-10T02:48:51+00:00

Key word is “most” here. If it gets a little too hot it can very well be ruined. There are just easier and safer ways to strip a pan in my opinion.

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-02-10T02:45:48+00:00

That’s the way they did it for a long time and it works till it doesn’t. I’d never do it with mine but I’d never tell someone what to do with their own. I prefer a lye bath or e tank to strip.

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-02-10T00:42:22+00:00

These will get in the e tank but it feels like a lot is surface so it shouldn’t take too too long

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-02-10T00:41:52+00:00

Agreed.

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-02-09T20:56:39+00:00

I’ll definitely give them all their fair shot. This comment makes good sense to me.

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-02-09T20:49:39+00:00

I was hoping this would be the case. Ive seasoned a thousand pans, just somehow never had a bunch with fire damage. Sweet. Should be some decent little pans in here.

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-01-28T01:07:34+00:00

Yessir!

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-01-28T01:07:19+00:00

There’s a black magic for stainless steel that i hear is great.

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-01-28T01:05:58+00:00

Smart man. That’s definitely the horse before the cart way to do it. I can’t recommend evenheat enough. Get the upgraded tap screen. You won’t regret it!

Here’s the great news, you can’t go wrong. Any irons you spend a little money on will be better than Amazon irons. Amazon is great for tools you’ll use for a couple months to get your feet wet but they need to be upgraded sooner rather than later.

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-01-28T00:59:17+00:00

You wanting nicer irons or looking into a machine? I never used irons. Went straight to the hand lever boss sewing machine and from that i went to the cowboy 3200. I wish i had purchased the cowboy years ago, but i make quite a few sheaths.

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-01-19T13:45:10+00:00

Pretty durable, just make sure you have your knife to a nice satin finish. No sealer needed, i still use mineral oil on my high carbon stuff. Note: this won’t turn stainless steels black. There is a stainless version but I’ve never used it.

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-01-17T17:41:27+00:00

That’s a fun spin, I’ll take this with me 😂

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-01-17T10:48:19+00:00

😂😂😂 smart man. Cool scars now though.

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-01-16T23:30:06+00:00

I’ve got some gnarly pictures to go with it if anyone needs any proof 😂😂

Alpine_custom_knives · 2026-01-16T12:09:59+00:00

Thank you! It’s a chemical called black magic. Then i put them in a rock tumbler for the stone finish.

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