In this video, I restore a heavily damaged Damascus cleaver and bring it back to life – featuring a custom handle made from genuine mammoth ivory and brass details! ? This project was completed around the time of Eid al-Adha and Guru Purnima — perfect occasions to celebrate craftsmanship and heritage restorations.
? What to Expect?
✔️ Handle Removal – The old wooden handle was cracked and beyond saving, so it had to go.
✔️ Red Bull Rust Removal – I soaked the heavily rusted blade in energy drink — yes, it works wonders on rust!
✔️ Grinding & Reshaping – Using a belt grinder, I cleaned and leveled the blade surface while keeping the steel cool.
✔️ Fine Sanding – The blade was sanded by machine and hand up to 1200 grit for a smooth finish.
✔️ Custom Brass Bolsters – I cut and polished two brass pieces for the front end of the new handle.
✔️ Mammoth Ivory Handle – The highlight of this restoration: a handle made from rare, fossilized mammoth ivory.
✔️ Custom Brass Pins – Four new brass pins turned on the lathe. As a special detail, one big pin features a tiny mammoth engraved inside!
✔️ Damascus Pattern Etching – The blade was etched in ferric chloride to reveal the beautiful damascus pattern again.
✔️ Assembly & Finishing – All parts were glued together with 2K epoxy. Final sanding, polishing, and detailing completed this one-of-a-kind restoration.
This Damascus restoration demanded time and precision — but the result is something truly special. ? If you love knife restorations, antique tools, and rare materials, this one’s for you!
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?️ Materials Used in This Restoration:
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? Metabo Cordless Drill BS 18 LTX-3 BL - https://amzn.to/43833JV
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? Metal Saw - https://amzn.to/4icAnae
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? Sony AX-53 Camera
? Ring Light
? Rode Microphone
?️ Zoom H5 Microphone
? DJI Gimbal Camera
? DJI Osmo Action 5
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