Spyderco Damascus: Mule or Folder?

[catamount]

On another thread, Sal asked someone to post a poll; if :spyder: makes a Damascus knife, should it be a Mule or a folder?

[bh49]

I have no interest in Damascus Mule. Folder can be interesting, all depends on overall design and kind of Damascus. I think that Kopa/Caly3 (bolstered, micarta, bone, wood)/ any Persian can be very interesting or really wild dream, like Shabaria, Damascus with light micarta or bone.

[RIOT]

Damascus Delica :D

[JT]

I can think several curved ones, that in my mind would look cool in Damascus, but I'd vote for:

A Damascus Persian! !

[Bluntrauma]

I voted for folder. I too think a cay3 or persian would looke really nice.

[jabba359]

Here's a quick mock-up of what a Damascus Persian might look like. I couldn't find a decent resolution picture of the Damascus patterns that I really like, so I had to incorporate a somewhat generic pattern in. I don't know if different patterns make a difference in blade quality, but assuming they can all be made into good blades, I'd take one or two Persians with Damasteel's Odin's Eye, Hakkapella, or Grosse Rosen for sure!

[Tank]

I would say folder but realistically a damascus bladed knife would be way over my price range.

[jabba359]

Here's a Caly3 mock-up for comparison.

[Peter1960]

I'm interested but I can't say yes or no, it depends on the damascus and on the folder :o

[jezabel]

While damascus doesn't really interest me much, IMHO I think the Persian would be the only suitable candidate. There's a prototype pic in the Persian Army thread...

[The Deacon]

I'm interested but I can't say yes or no, it depends on the damascus and on the folder :o

Exactly.

If it's anything other than a front lock with a good 50/50 choil, no Boye dent, and a PE blade, the idea of buying it, much less paying extra for damascus, is unappealing to me. Even within that limited group of knives pattern would either make it more, or less desirable. Random patterns like the Zowada Worker don't really appeal to me. Damasteel Hakkapelitta, Odin's Eye, Rose, and Infinity, I'd jump at. Same with Devin Thomas' Raindrop and Fireball.

[to_the_edge]

+1 for folder!

[Jazz]

Caly 3 for me, please. Carbon fiber would go well with it. Problem is, and I'm probably alone on this, that I only like random pattern damascus - it just looks more like steel or something - I can't explain. It would also have to be a good steel for using.

- best wishes, Jazz.

[GoMeR]

Titanium handled Lum c46 tanto sprint run with a damascus blade would find its way into my collection! That would be a beautiful folder! Probably not to cost effective i'm sure!

[McBain]

Lum Chinese or full size Persian, its gotta be a classic design. :cool:

[araneae]

Most likely out of my price range, but I think a Caly would look nice with Damascus.

[outlaw918692000]

Here's a Caly3 mock-up for comparison.

That rock's!

[aj1985]

The first one that really strikes at me

SPYDERCO JOT

Timeless design by JOT SINGH KHALSA and I think it would look wicked with damascus.


Secondly maybe a cost effective one could be the native with SS handles. Not sure though on pricing for Damascus.

take care eh
aj

[whkento]

Well, I figure a mule would be a bit cheaper to purchase, plus it would be cool to see all the different handles folks came up with. I love damascus steels, but doubt I could afford a good Spydie folder made with it. :o

[jzmtl]

I think for a lot of people the most important question, how much are we looking at on folder/mule?