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I first became aware of Andrew Jordans work when someone from these forums posted a link to a video program put together by a Dutch television company entitled Messen. The program showed Andrew making a wonderful spearpoint damascus bowie from start to finish. But beyond the impressive bladeware, it was Andrews passion for and knowledge of the art and craft of bladesmithing that left a lasting impression. (A link to the program can be found on Andrews web site: www.jordanknives.com under the publicity section.)
Andrew Jordan is a truly international bladesmith who hails from The Netherlands by way of England, having studied in Japan and in the United States under the likes of Rob Hudson. I was very pleasantly surprised to run into Andrew at the recent Spirit of Steel show in Grapevine, Texas. Though he did stand out a bit by virtue of the fact that he was not wearing a cowboy hat, I recognized the knives before I recognized the man. That is because Andrews knives have a very distinctive, and to my eye, very beautiful style.
Among the very fine knives that Andrew had on display was this little hunter / utilty in desert ironwood and carbon steel. Yes its true, sometimes I come across a small knife that I just cant pass up:
The satin-finished clip point blade is 4 ¼ of 01, with an overall length of 8 ¾. The handle is made up of two pieces of desert ironwood, separated by a file-worked stainless steel spacer with a brown micarta spacer just ahead of the guard.
Two of my favorite features of this knife are the slightly longish stainless steel guard and the habaki-like spacer situated immediately ahead of it. The view below also shows the beveled spine and gives some indication of the immaculate fit and finish that is evident on every aspect of this knife:
A nice-quality Kenny Rowe sheath completes the package:
My thanks to Andrew for this fine little knife. The next step will be a full-size camp bowie companion. Yes, its true. With me, it always comes back to the big blades.
Cheers,
Roger
PS Heres a shot of Andrew from SOS, and my thanks to Ari for the text insert on the first pic:
Andrew Jordan is a truly international bladesmith who hails from The Netherlands by way of England, having studied in Japan and in the United States under the likes of Rob Hudson. I was very pleasantly surprised to run into Andrew at the recent Spirit of Steel show in Grapevine, Texas. Though he did stand out a bit by virtue of the fact that he was not wearing a cowboy hat, I recognized the knives before I recognized the man. That is because Andrews knives have a very distinctive, and to my eye, very beautiful style.
Among the very fine knives that Andrew had on display was this little hunter / utilty in desert ironwood and carbon steel. Yes its true, sometimes I come across a small knife that I just cant pass up:
The satin-finished clip point blade is 4 ¼ of 01, with an overall length of 8 ¾. The handle is made up of two pieces of desert ironwood, separated by a file-worked stainless steel spacer with a brown micarta spacer just ahead of the guard.
Two of my favorite features of this knife are the slightly longish stainless steel guard and the habaki-like spacer situated immediately ahead of it. The view below also shows the beveled spine and gives some indication of the immaculate fit and finish that is evident on every aspect of this knife:
A nice-quality Kenny Rowe sheath completes the package:
My thanks to Andrew for this fine little knife. The next step will be a full-size camp bowie companion. Yes, its true. With me, it always comes back to the big blades.
Cheers,
Roger
PS Heres a shot of Andrew from SOS, and my thanks to Ari for the text insert on the first pic:
I'm gonna' regret that one later aren't I? 
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