Dave Armour 36 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 I haven't been on forums much lately but have decided to rejoin the world of the living. Here's one I made a little while ago. I don't know if it really counts as "San Mai" because it's 5 layers (3 of 1084 & 2 of 15N20) or just a really low layer count pattern weld. 4 1/2" blade, 9 1/2" overall. Copper guard and buttcap. The handle is Oosik and polished stag. Thanks for looking. Dave Link to post Share on other sites
Alveprins 212 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 ... I don't know if it really counts as "San Mai" because it's 5 layers (3 of 1084 & 2 of 15N20)... Well, any layre count can be considere san-mai as long as you have a edge steel sandwitched ibetween that folded steel. If there are 5 layers with no "middle steel" on the other hand, I suppose it would be more apropriately called a low layer pattern welded blade. It looks nice btw. I am not a huge fan of low layer counts though, but stil is still a most striking blade. I love the nice polish of the handle as well. Good stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
Wes Detrick 487 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 San Mai or not, I really like it! That super low layer is cool looking. The oosik and antler are great looking as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Don Abbott 98 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Call it "go-mai" (five layer). Keep you outta copyright trouble Beautiful knife, by the way. Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Armour 36 Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Call it "go-mai" (five layer). Keep you outta copyright trouble Beautiful knife, by the way. Thanks. Figures- I post a blade with the "controversial" S/M label then read about that whole mess. Link to post Share on other sites
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