A pair of Fancy Fighters

[John White]

Well, Folks, I'm off to the ABS school for a week, to take John Perry's slipjoint class. I'll miss you guys, so thought I'd leave ya with a couple orders just finished.

Here's a little thorn from the Devil's Garden,

7 3/8" mosaic damascus blade, 1084 and 15n20,
"W" damascus fittings,
South African Black-Ivorywood case handle,
Nickel-silver file-work.

And here's The Golden Boy

8 3/8" double-forged ladder damascus, 1084 and 15n20,
Silicon-bronze fittings,
golden crackle Mammoth Ivory case handle,
Nickel-silver file-work.

Hope ya like 'em,

John

 

[Russ Andrews]

Great work, John. I particularly
like the way you're doing your guards.

 

[T.K.C.]

I LOVE that first one! WOW!!

 

[RogerP]

Two stunners John! Beautiful damascus patterns in both those pieces. I think the silicon bronze fittings very nicely compliment the warm tones of the ivory in the second piece. The blackwood handle on the first piece gives it a very serious countenance indeed. Congrats to the new owner(s).

Roger

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Two beautiful knives.

What is South African black ivorywood, and how does it differ from African blackwood?

 

[B . Buxton]

very nice John ,excellent job, have fun at school.

Bill

 

[Jos]

Oooooh... That golden boy is mighty pretty!:thumbup:
The other one is very nice also!

Kind regards,

Jos

 

[Jon Brand]

really really nice, John

 

[John White]

Keith,

S.A. Black Ivory is a different wood than A. Blackwood. Its much denser and so hard it "clacks" like a domino if you tap two pieces together. Has brown streaks and will take a high polish if desired. You can tell a difference by eye in person, tho not in the photo. Just another choice, not better or worse.

The owner has several knives from me with this material.

John

 

[Raymond Richard]

Nice work! I'd herd of the black ivory but never seen it before.

 

[NickWheeler]

John- As always, these are SUPERB!!! :thumbup:

While they're both fantastic, the first one REALLY does it for me. Something about the whicked steel pattern and color/material combination... SO FREAKING NICE!!!

I LOVE the guards you've been doing. Most difficult AND gorgeous.

Thanks for sharing John! I am excited to see what you come up with after taking John's class!!

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Thanks John. Can you please give me the name of a supplier of Black Ivory?

 

[ckerwin]

Super looking knives John and have fun at the class!

 

[John White]

Kieth,
The only place I've found the Black Ivory is at Blade, at the Giraffe Bone .com people. It comes in thin pieces, 5/8x2x5. I checked the web site just now, and its listed,in a round,
but "sold".

John

 

[xuesheng]

Gorgeous work John.
I can't wait to see what you come up with next!

 

[Kevin Jones]

Both are exceptional, but my favorite is the silicon bronze and ivory.
I too like the direction you have been going with this style guard.

 

[JParanee]

simply fantastic knive great guards

 

[Mace]

John,
Beutiful knives! That bronze guard is just dreamy........:thumbup:
Mace

 

[lwrhea]

Beautiful work John. Your guards are great.

I cant wait to see what you apply from this class. John Perry's a good teacher. I still call him from time to time on his cell for pointers and questions. Have fun. Lin

 

[xaman]

I love the Black-Ivorywood --- beautiful blade!