New Damascus Knife
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Poshland Knives Shootgun, they don't have that particular one in stock any more but have a lot of others equally as nice.
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Shootgun
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No but the site says:
We are manufacturers of all kinds of Best Quality Damascus Steel Knives and Collectables. All our items are unique and crafted by our expert Artists and Smiths.
Best Regards,
Poshland Team
COMPANY REG NUMBER : 8540033
LIOYDSDIRECT TRADING LTD, ENGLAND
I have seen a post on a forum that says they are produced in Pakistan/India & at that price I could well believe it but who knows, nice product though
Chris
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digger9523
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The Steel is most likely forged in Pakistan from the finest materials available locally.....
The Knife may well be made here in the UK, out of the Pakistani steel....
The price of some decent Damascus or Damasteel Itself would be more than those fully assembled knives.
The Knife may well be made here in the UK, out of the Pakistani steel....
The price of some decent Damascus or Damasteel Itself would be more than those fully assembled knives.
Guaranteed India or Pakistan Forged from finest Filing cabinets and tin foil
Pothunter
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I'm not saying that's not true. I have no idea. But would be interested in whether it's based on any knowledge?
Without knocking anyone or their knife but Duncan is most likely correct as he has advised me on many issue during my learning process making knives. I wanted to buy Damascus , actually patterned steel and it was he who showed me not to buy cheap billets ....he has had several sent to him that will harden! Decent patterned steel can be obtained from the States for example but at a price. For example I wanted me a smith to make me a small billet to make a knife of just several inches.......I was quoted £300 - £400....theres a lot of work and a lot of folding required and it takes skill and good steel to get it right. But it doesn't matter so long as you like your knife, can use it effectively and it means something to you and brings back memories be the who gifted you the knife or the deer of a lifetime you used it on....that's is what matters.
Hope that helps
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GeoffWood
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The style of the knives have the characteristics typical of Pakistan/India. The fact that the makers do not mention the country of origin is also a factor.
But hey, the knife looks good and takes an edge. How long does it last? That is the question.
But hey, the knife looks good and takes an edge. How long does it last? That is the question.
digger9523
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The trouble with these Damascus steels fellas is that you have at the least two different types of steel forge welded together in a mish mash of twists and turns.
Most steels harden and temper at different temperatures, so when you go to heat treat a Damascus steel blade, one or t'other is going to be hard enough, but the other may be too soft or hard or whatever. Essentially, this means that the edge will never really be as good as a mono steel construction.
Take into account that these Pakistani blades are made out of monkey metals, and they're even worse still.
They Look nice, but don't expect them to perform.
Most steels harden and temper at different temperatures, so when you go to heat treat a Damascus steel blade, one or t'other is going to be hard enough, but the other may be too soft or hard or whatever. Essentially, this means that the edge will never really be as good as a mono steel construction.
Take into account that these Pakistani blades are made out of monkey metals, and they're even worse still.
They Look nice, but don't expect them to perform.
deerstalker.308
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you get what you pay for...... Simples. Handmade knives of quality cost tenfold what these knives cost. They do look pretty, but I'd rather spend my money on something I knew a bit more about the origins of....
I bought a damascus knife as a bit of a novelty back in 94 from an importer (Fullers firearms) who even had their own name stamped near the hilt. It was a bit over $100 AU back then & I knew when I bought it that it was made somewhere in the "subcontinent". I thought it was a bit expensive at the time, but it was damascus. It has been an excellent knife, & now more valued than ever due to the more than a million klm's we have travelled together. It's one of only a few knives that lives in my day pack & equal to the best German, Swedish & Japanese steel it regularly competes against.
Sharkey
Sharkey
ther are definitely good quality usable Damascus blades from India/pakistan
however that are the exception from the number Ive had to try and sort out most just arnt made of steel suitable for a good knife as it wont harden ie Mild steels etc ive tried every trick i know on some including some severe quenches that would crack a decent knife steel
at least they arn expensive
its a shame with a change in material they could produce product that works as well as they look
As the say forewarned is forearmed. Reading the post when it first went on line thought that it would be worth and investigation.
Ordering a knife not quite as cheap as Chiris Rob did, asked for this to be delivered in a week, paid my monies and looked forward to receiving the knife.
Received an email for "Uzzy" assuring my delivery would be on time all good so far......a week over due the knife arrived and lets just say I had been done.
The blade was so dull that the kitchen butter knife was sharper and with in a day the handle fell off. Despite many emails and attempts to contact Poshland Knives no reply....strange that...still waiting for a reply from Uzzy doubt I ever will.
Just be warned fellas before shelling out your cash.
Ordering a knife not quite as cheap as Chiris Rob did, asked for this to be delivered in a week, paid my monies and looked forward to receiving the knife.
Received an email for "Uzzy" assuring my delivery would be on time all good so far......a week over due the knife arrived and lets just say I had been done.
The blade was so dull that the kitchen butter knife was sharper and with in a day the handle fell off. Despite many emails and attempts to contact Poshland Knives no reply....strange that...still waiting for a reply from Uzzy doubt I ever will.
Just be warned fellas before shelling out your cash.
sanibel686
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Guys guys guys, please do not buy this stuff and expect it to perform. It is the same old crap from india/pakistan just wrapped up on a "posh" webpage with a hefty reseller mark up. Five minutes googling "damascus knife" in "images" shows the same photos and the same knives on different coloured backgrounds for sale on alibaba and from a lot of other resellers. Of course not all indian damascus is crap (just the vast vast majority) look at arduous enterprises (just google "AE damascus" UK)to see good damascus and note that they actually tell you the steels used, 1095 and 15n20, not melted down fridges with a bit of royal enfield stirred in. If you're going to spend £40 on a "good knife" then save your self £30 and buy a mora or keep saving and buy an enzo in D2.
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Willie
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Agree with Sanibel686. For the money and practicality Mora knives are difficult to beat but they are not the best looking, I have 3 of them. My go to knife is an Enzo D2 which I bought it from an SD member, I've never had to sharpen it yet and it still holds a very sharp edge after quite a few deer.
You get what you pay for.
Willie
You get what you pay for.
Willie
sanibel686
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In fact you can buy an enzo elver or trapper "blade only" for around £40. If you want a carbon steel damascus blade that keeps its edge then google "elver damascus" or "trapper damascus" there are a few UK stockists. Or go to Dennis at brisa.fi or Pers at thegoodstuffshop.com. Both great guys who only stock quality goods.
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