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OK this is pretty. I wouldn't buy an art knife because I like users only.
But I sure appreciate the skill of these makers.



Maker: Glenn Waters

Price: $5,400.00

Weight: 3.12oz
Blade Length: 2.75"
Total Length: 6.25"

Blade Thickness: 0.1"
Blade Width: 0.7"
Style: Folding liner lock
Blade: Heat blued stainless Pool and Eye pattern Damascus steel forged by Damasteel. The front has been inlaid with 24 and 20k gold in the shape of the Big Dipper. Two UFOs are inlaid in gold on the reverse.
Handle: Stainless Damascus steel with gold and silver inlays
Sheath: Silk carry pouch
Comments: Glenn Waters' knives tell a story and this masterpiece is no exception. The heat blued Damascus blade is created from stainless pool and eye pattern Damascus. It is inlaid with 24kt gold in the shape of the Big Dipper. In Japan, the Big Dipper is believed to give power to those that use the sword. On the reverse, two UFOs sit on the darkened background.
The handle is formed from heat blued stainless Damascus. The front is "Jugoya". Two rabbits sit under bull rushes next to a small stream and watch the moon, created from a mix of 24k gold, 20k green gold, and silver. The rushes are 24k gold inlays. The rabbits are 24k gold with 20k green gold. On the reverse, a "Sagi", or crane created in 24k gold and 20k green gold stands in the small stream and watches the sun, created from 20k green gold. 24k gold bamboo shoots grow the stream's bank. The backbar is formed from heat blued ATS-34 stainless steel and has been fileworked and inlaid with blacklip mother of pearl.
As you would expect, the fit and finish is exceptional.


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Pics from Bladegallary.com.
 
If there was a less dressy version, no precious materials, I would have it as an EDC. I might be able to afford it too.
 
sharpmaker said:
yup , it is stunning and if anyone tells me that they would use it, I would say : you lie :)
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I would use it! It would be used to cut extra threads off the tuxedo I don't own. :p

We had the privilage of going to dinner with Glenn a few years ago at Blade. He is a great person as well as skilled knifemaker. His knives bridge the gap between knives and jewelry. But they are still knives. Every one I've held was scary sharp.
 
I sure admire his knife and wonder how many hours Waters put into its creation. Amazing work of craftsmanship.

I'm not sure where "art" begins in knives. I have a Mel Fassio engraved auto folder that I carry and use. It is a very strong/tough knife but still looks good. It wasn't anywhere near the price range of this Waters but was still above the average manufactured blade. I'll admit I like to show it off to those who appreciate good craftsmanship.

Here are some links to someone I consider to be a great knifemaker.

http://customknifegallery.com/fassio1f.html

Here is an art knife IMHO.

http://www.guildknives.com/gk_1mainframe.htm?gk_gallery_DG1255.htm~main


Here is a club knife he made (he lives in Montana and no he is not a relative of mine nor am I a dealer in his knives).
http://www.montanaknifemakers.com/clubknife2000.asp

I can walk by the booths of many knife makers and scan their knives without stopping. With his I was stopped cold. I think Waters is the same way. Some makers are just too good for words.
 
I believe that in order for a knife to truly be an art piece, the theme must encompass the entire knife. I've seen knives with beautiful handles and plain blades, and visa vis. In the piece about you clearly have artistic elements throughout the whole knife. This is IMO, of course.
 
That giraffe knife in the second link is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. It says he did the engraving. Did he do the scrimshaw too?
 
Bobwhite said:
That giraffe knife in the second link is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. It says he did the engraving. Did he do the scrimshaw too?
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I've never heard of him doing scrimshaw. There is a lady named Fautina who live here in Fla who has don't some exceptional work but I don't know if she did this. Fassio like ivory which lends itself to scrimshaw.

Here is a link to Fautina's websites.

http://www.scrimshaw-by-faustina.com/

Her work has been in Blade magazine many times and she is an auxillary member of the BladeSmiths organization I think.

I have a Don Lozier hunter fixed blade that she is scrimshawing for me with a little lifesize spider on one side sneaking up on a ladybug on the other. It's hard to explain but the goal is to make it so lifelike that if you saw the knife lying on a picnic table next to the chow you would be tempted to squish the spider or brush away the ladybug. I have the artistic talent of a **** in a punch bowl so I'm really curious to she what she does. I left it up to her discresion.
 
Post photos when it's done if you can. That sounds neat, I love knives with themes that run through the knife like that Giraffe knife and this one at the top of the thread. My line of thinking is much like walking man stated earlier in the thread.
 
Bobwhite said:
Post photos when it's done if you can. That sounds neat, I love knives with themes that run through the knife like that Giraffe knife and this one at the top of the thread. My line of thinking is much like walking man stated earlier in the thread.
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BW,

Isn't that giraffe knife cool?! If you ever get by a show where Mel Fassio knives are on display take a look at them. I almost think he uses that special numeric computer controlled machine tool. His fit is that good. Heck, I'm lucky if I can hold tolerances to a 32nd, and that with wood.

Waters knives are truly awesome on his website. What a master. I wonder if he is a member of the knife guild organization.

I just have the basic Bladeforums membership so I can't post too many pictures and they must be small. But I'll post some when I get the knife back and if you want I can email you the larger jpeg's.

Another guy I like is Don Lozier, a Florida knifemaker. He has a dovetailed method of attaching the scales that I have never seen any other knife maker do. Here is a link to some of his creations. He is a guild member.

http://www.artknives.com/html/don_lozier.html

He uses the same steel that RW Loveless uses which I believe is the ATS-34. I guess if it is good enough for jet engines its good enough for these guys!
 
The Giraffe knife really kills me on a couple levels. The pattern in the steel being a giraffe pattern is fantastic and that the bone is giraffe bone is the final touch. Great concept, cool design, flawless execution, you really can't ask for much better.
Back to the Water's knife, I really like the theme. The animals on each side under the sky, night and day respectivley. I am sure the animals and the plants shown have significance too, but I don't know what, anyone have any clue. The blade's significance of the big dipper is cool, also being a 'sky' element. The UFO's on the reverse are a neat unexpected touch. Could be tounge in cheek or a statement depending on your perspective. The more I look at it, the more I like it.
 
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