A sweet little integral by Russ Andrews, MS

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RogerP

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Greetings guys 'n gals,

For your weekend viewing, here's a sweet little number that arrived yesterday from Russ, via Coop.

Here it is at at early stage:

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I like Russ' choice of locating his mark (the knife is sitting on the block of gidgee that will become the handle):

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Juuuust about done. The wood isn't as light as this pic suggests, but it does show off the wonderful chatoyant effect of the gidgee.

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And finally, the finished product laying atop Russ' sharkskin inlayed sheath:

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The materials: 1 piece of W2 (1" round bar); 2 pieces of ringed gidgee; 6 stainless steel pins.

The dimensions: blade 4 3/4", OAL 9 5/8", 5/8" thick at the bolster.

There is a very subtle hamon visible as an artifact of the clay quench:

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Russ hasn't done a lot of integrals, but you'd never know it looking at this piece. The finish is the typical Andrews flawlessness that we have come to expect. But what really impresses are the overall proportions and lines. That's the thing with integrals - you can't hide a thing. This one gets better the longer you look at it and the more you hold it.

Great job Russ!

Roger
 
That's a great looking knife! The proportions are perfect and I really like where he placed his mark.
 
I'm glad to see this one posted. I've been wringing my hands in delight since I unpacked this, shot it, and then mailed it to Roger.

There is deception in this piece. At first glance it appears simple. Only three components: Scales, metal, and pins.

But then there is the finish....

Somehow Russ gets all his areas sanded in near perfect lines and with a superfine finish. The only area of visible angular complexity is the clip and junction, while all the other lines are soft and round.

Very pleasing to the eye, and to the hand. My compliments to ERA2, and appreciations to Roger to be able to capture this. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Coop
 
one of the sweetest little integrals ive seen, hats off to ya Russ. Make me one.
 
Stunning in it's beauty. It's like a woman who doesn't need makeup. Is always naturally beautiful without embellishment and will endure the test of time. :thumbup::thumbup:

The longer I live, the more I appreciate that thought in so many ways.
 
That is just plain KEWL!!! Lines and flow......nothing better when its nailed...and Russ.....You nailed it!
 
Yes sir Roger, you did good. Russ another beautiful job, always enjoy seeing your work, hopefully you'll bring some to Corbins hammer in . ;)

Bill
 
That's about as nice as they come - great job Russ - :thumbup:

Congrats on a fine knife Roger.

TA



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Every blue moon a knife comes along that grips me to the core, as this one does. I love gidgee; I love integrals; I love Russ' art--perfection triangulated. I too find the mark and its location ideal, vastly superior to those on the blade. And that satin finish has me mesmerized and not missing the glory of damascus one iota.

Dimensions please. If you don't mind, where do you find gidgee like that? My source dried up soon after I found it. Is it stabilized?

Don't recall Russ doing integrals before. Is this a first? Gives us the background behind the knife's inception?

ken
 
I usually do not care for Integrals, but this one is exceptional!!! That wood is simply gorgeous.
 
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