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Technically, what you're referring to as Damascus isn't... Wootz is the closest thing to actual "Damascus" (historically speaking) steel. There seems to be some indication it actually originated in...

It is a bit thinner than usual. The blade's actually around 7/8 though. Because of the rarity of the material, I had to make do with what I had, and she turned out to be a killer shaver (IMO)...

Thank you. It's hard to tell from the picture (yes, I know my photography sucks) but for ivory, these scales are quite thick. Probably close 5/64". Now I know why ivory is so thin...the tusks are...

About a 7, I'd say. Most of it was nerves. I couldn't replace it, so I was veeeery careful with it. Stinks. Use new belts, sharp tools, and do as much as possible by hand.

I finally got my hands on some ivory. Mated with a wootz blade, a wrought iron/nickel wedge, and silver pins, this is how it turned out. Took maybe the best edge I've ever been able to put on a...