Craig asked Shayne to make a damascus knife for a drawing at the end of the year for the World Champion Blacksmiths Association (WCB). The WCB is selling raffle tickets for this knife. You can purchased them at their website here
I have never claimed to be a photographer, but I can usually fake it. Not with this knife. It was so hard to capture of the beauty of it. I failed miserably
The handle is fossilized Walrus Ivory. The blade is 120 layer twist damascus 1080/15N20 carbon blade. The fittings (guard and butt cap) are stainless steel. The blade style is "Big Belly Hunter"
More items for the raffle to come...
Drawing to be held in January. Championships will be held in Denver CO
Shayne will be doing a clinic for the Eastern Idaho Farrier Association
Date: August 14 and 15, 2009 Location: North Bannock County Fairgrounds Contact: Dave Wright (208) 775-3451 (one of the nicest people you will ever meet I might add)
Although his name is not known to every farrier today, those who do know him have a deep respect for the quality and precision of workmanship which he applies to his tool making.
Shayne shoes horses everyday, which is rare in the tool making business. This gives him a clarity that most toolmakers have lost. Tried and tested for over 30 years, these tools out perform any other on the market today. One of the only handmade farrier tool lines that is on the market; which makes them available on a very limited scale.
At this time, Shayne is only making hoof knives. They are available through us, Five Star Forge, Monetta Farrier Specialties, Nature Farms Farrier Supply, Wagonmound Ranch Supply, or WCB.
Shayne Carter Sharpening System is also available through Five Star Forge and Monetta Farrier Spec. Or email us at machmomma@yahoo.com
At the Anvil
Teaching in Japan 2002
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