Herb started making knives in 1990 and became a full time knife maker in 1994. He now also
teaches Damascus bladesmithing. Herb makes everything on his knives himself, including the sheath. "Each total piece is considered functional art," says
Herb.
Herb Derr HD47 Damacus Dagger with 3 1/3" blade. Nickel guard ands spacer with Maple and African Blackwood Handle. Overall length is 7". Comes with Lizard inlay sheath by Herb. Price $379.
Herb Derr HD#59 4" Damascus blade with nickel guard and pommel. Box elder burl spacer with Sambar stag handle. Overall lenth is 8 ½". Comes with cowhide sheath with
rattlesnake inlay. Price $425.
Herb Derr HD#60 Damascus Dagger with 4 5/16" Random pattern Damascus blade, nickel guard and spacer with Black palm wood spacer and Giraffe bone handle. Overall length is 9". Comes with
cow hide and ostrich leg sheath by maker. Price is $450.
Herb Derr Knife HD#62 small skinner. 2 1/2" random Damascus blade with nickel guard and butt cap. Maple burl spacer and butt cap, Giraffe bone handle. Comes with gator
inlay cowhide sheath by maker. Price $395.