Chuck Hawes Custom Seahorse Whittler Mammoth Ivory Damascus

This Seahorse Whittler by Chuck Hawes merges ancient history with masterful craftsmanship. Hand-forged damascus steel and 10,000-year-old ivory make it a collector’s treasure with unmatched character.

• Sole Authorship Build: This knife is fully handmade by Chuck Hawes, who forges and fits each component himself, ensuring one-of-a-kind quality from start to finish.
• 200-Layer Damascus Blade: Crafted from a blend of 1095, 15N20, and W1 steels in a river damascus pattern, the blade delivers premium edge retention and a striking, layered finish.
• 200-Layer Damascus Bolsters: Forged from the same high-performance steel mix, these bolsters are patterned to complement the blade, creating a clean and cohesive look.
• Flat-Convex Grind: The blade features a razor-sharp edge with a subtle convex geometry behind the bevel, enhancing cutting performance and prolonging its lifespan.
• Mammoth Ivory Handle: Featuring 10,000-year-old mammoth ivory scales, each prehistoric scale displays unique patterns formed over thousands of years.
• Strong Backsprings with Half-Stop: Built with strong, reliable backsprings and a clean half-stop, this knife opens with authority and closes securely.
• Detailed Filework: The damascus backspacer and blade spine are both hand-filed, adding detail only found in custom made knives.

About Chuck Hawes

Chuck Hawes has over 30 years of experience crafting custom knives from his shop in Weldon, Illinois. While his work is admired by collectors, Chuck designs his knives to be used, aiming to create knives that will last a lifetime. He is well known for his damascus forging ability, and he still builds each knife the old way, one at a time.