Description
OLAMIC CUTLERY
Olamic Cutlery is a relatively new company based in California. They employ six Craftsman in Central Russia who hand forge and shape the blades.
Damascus steel and its characteristics have been a mystery in modern metallurgy, until John D. Verhoeven, Emeritus Professor in Materials Science and Engineering conducted a study along with master bladesmith Alfred H. Pendray. They set out to find out exactly what made Damascus steel so legendary. The secret turned out to be the combination of banded iron carbide particles and softer steel. Such molecular composition gave Damascus steel a hard cutting edge along with a rugged flexibility. But what specifically made it so? Research showed that the steel mix is crucial and must contain one of two (or both) secret ingredients: Vanadium and Molybdenum. Small traces of these elements added to high-carbon steel produced impeccable carbide bonds and thus unlocked the reason why Damascus is king of steel.
“For our Olamic Cutlery Damascus we use four types of Russian Steel, this creates a balanced mix of High-Carbon and Nickel steels. The goal in our Damascus is Edge Retention and real world hunting knife performance. We are able to achieve this using lessons learned from History and those uncovered by Mr. Verhhoeven. The Chemical composition of our Damascus features both Vanadium and Molybdenum, making for a superior and historically accurate steel. After Acid Etching, a beautiful damascene pattern is uncovered to add that final touch to every Olamic Cutlery hunting knife.
This knife comes from a very large, Hand Selected collection of a great Customer of mine who recently passed away. This collection contains many knives from Makers / Brands that I do not normally carry – I will list them all as time allows.
This particular knife was purchased directly from me and has never been used, carried or sharpened.
Here is one of Olamic’s classic presentation knives, this was one of ONLY Two knives I had that featured Blackout Meteor Nickel Carbon Damascus!
An excellent, all around style of knife that can be used to meet any demand.
The handle is generous in size and was designed to keep the knife securely in your hand! The Middle of the handle is made from Dyed Stacked Leather with gorgeous Stabilized Karelian Birch Spacers
This example also has Rare Hand Cast Bronze Guard and matching ButtCap!
This big knife has a High Carbon N.C. Damascus blade that is slightly less than 1/4″ Thick and was Hand Forged in a beautiful pattern, the expert Etch on the blade shows the complex layers to the pattern.
Individually Serial Numbered – this knife is number 186. With Olamic now focusing on Folding knives, this Special Fixed Blade is truly a unique Hand Made piece that will treasured.
The Right Hand Leather Belt sheath has been Stitched and Riveted.
It also has a Dangler Loop with D Ring attachment that can be removed for direct belt carry.
This knife includes a packet of information as well as the Original Certificate of Authenticity AND a Padded Zipper Storage Pouch.
MINT Condition
An excellent value on this tough all around utility model.
