About Knife Guy
Our History
Our Expertise
Our Products
The Knife Guy and Cowgirl Heaven were established in 2006. We povide high quality Hunting Knives, Viking Axes, and Cowboy Knives. We also offer several lines of handbags, Wallets and accessories. Our lines include American Darling and Myra Bags
We started out doing trade shows such as Horse Shows, Cowboy Poetry, and Rodeos including the
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The Knife Guy and Cowgirl Heaven were established in 2006. We povide high quality Hunting Knives, Viking Axes, and Cowboy Knives. We also offer several lines of handbags, Wallets and accessories. Our lines include American Darling and Myra Bags
We started out doing trade shows such as Horse Shows, Cowboy Poetry, and Rodeos including the
National Finals Rodeo.
Due to popular demand, customers have asked us to set up a Website so that they don't have to wait a full year before seeing us again.
We hope you enjoy our hunting knives, viking axes, & western handbags
Our Products
Our Expertise
Our Products
All Blades from The Knife Guy Are excellent Quality Damascus Steel. Each knife is hand forged and handmade. The blades are made with 1095 and 15N20 Steel with over 216 layers.
The exception to this is the Viking Axes.
All Viking Axes are Made from High Carbon Steel and are Laser Etched in order to get the beautiful desings.
Our Expertise
Our Expertise
Our Expertise
Our Cholla Cactus knives are Made from Cholla Cactus Skeletons gathered in the Arizona desert.
Each one is inlayed with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, also from Arizona.
Every custom cholla cactus knife handle has a unique Pattern and Color.
About Damascus Steel
Identifying Real Vs. Fake Damascus
Identifying Real Vs. Fake Damascus
Identifying Real Vs. Fake Damascus
REAL DAMASCUS STEEL
- The damascus pattern remains consistent along the tang, blade spine, and knife's butt.
- The knife boasts meticulous design and finishing, showcasing superior quality.
- The damascus patterns exhibit remarkable clarity and steadfastness, resisting any fading or abrasion.
- Patern Runs through back of blade and edge of blade. Li
REAL DAMASCUS STEEL
- The damascus pattern remains consistent along the tang, blade spine, and knife's butt.
- The knife boasts meticulous design and finishing, showcasing superior quality.
- The damascus patterns exhibit remarkable clarity and steadfastness, resisting any fading or abrasion.
- Patern Runs through back of blade and edge of blade. Lines are hard to see on edge because of the sharpening,
FAKE DAMASCUS STEEL
- The patterns are inconsistent or feature distinctive designs uncommon in traditional damascus steel.
- The blade is the sole location showcasing the damascus patterns.
- The damascus pattern appears unclear or easily rubs off, indicating potential inferiority in its production.
Damascus History
Identifying Real Vs. Fake Damascus
Identifying Real Vs. Fake Damascus
Damascus Steel
Damascus Steel dates back as early as 1500 BC. The steel came from the Far East, Indonesia and Europe. The steel was shipped to the areas as Steel Ingot which was then forged into weapons such as swords and knives. Damascus weapons were superior to other materials because the weapons could cut right through other steels. D
Damascus Steel
Damascus Steel dates back as early as 1500 BC. The steel came from the Far East, Indonesia and Europe. The steel was shipped to the areas as Steel Ingot which was then forged into weapons such as swords and knives. Damascus weapons were superior to other materials because the weapons could cut right through other steels. Damascus steel was also used to make cutlery for the kitchen due to it’s hardness and ability to hold an edge.
Damascus steel is made by layering two different alloys. Usually 1095 high carbon steel and 15N20 carbon steel are layered together. The alloys are then place in the forge and heated to Approximately 2200 degrees F. The steel is then hammered and folded until it reached the desired shape and size. Next it is quenched in water or quenching oil to harden. This process is performed multiple times, The steel is now shaped into a blade and the placed in ferric acid to show off the layers.
Qualities of Damascus Steel:
· Extraordinary Hardness
· Blades last longer
· High Carbon content
· Beautiful patterns
· High quality blade steel
· Can cut through most weapons
Care of Damascus Steel – Damascus is Steel. Therefore, it does rust when it gets wet. Dry completely and apply any kind of light oil. DO NO PUT IN DISHWASHER!!!
Damascus Patterns
Identifying Real Vs. Fake Damascus
Damascus Patterns
There are many Damascus patterns. Below is a list some of the of the common patterns.
- Raindrop
- Random
- Twist
- Ladder
- Spirograph
- Diamondback
- Dot Matrix
- Herringbons
- Reptilian
- Razorwire
- Cable
- Feather
- Mosiac
- Vines and Roses
- Fireball
- Bubble Wrap
- Snake Skin
- Firestorm
- Sharkstooth
Come See Us At the Following Events
EVENT LIST
Sheep Dog Trials - Midway, Utah May 24-27, 2024
Idaho HS Rodeo Finals - Pocatello, ID June 10-15
Teton Co. Fair, Jackson. WY July 25-28 2024
Cache Co. Fair Logan, UT Aug 7-10, 2024
Box Elder Co. Fair Tremonton. UT Aug 21-24, 2024
More to come.