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hello everybody,
I made something which you might find interesting.
here are specs:
blade: forged by ukrainian prodigy Gregory Verizhnikov in U10 / 40x13 steel.
about 60HRC.
dimensions:
147mm x 4mm x 31mm
handle: boxwood and brass with cow horn inlays.
125mm
sheath: one piece wet formed vegetable tanned leather. knife snaps into place.
about the knife:
materials:
Gregory is known for his splendid mosaic blades, but what attracted me most to this one was it's slender, elegant design and wild random pattern of stainless / high carbon steel. it has a certain 'organic' feel to it.
boxwood is the finest wood one could use for a knife handle, without a doubt.
it has highest grades in all the important categories - density, hardness, elasticity - and incredibly fine texture, easily polished to a glass-like surface.
all this comes with a price, though, as it is quite small in dimensions (it is more of a rugged bush than a tree and finding a chunk big enough for a handle was a challenge) and unpredictable in it's growth (crooked and full of knots).
I wanted a sleek, aggressive and fast knife, well balanced and proportioned, comfortable in hand - and firmly rooted in nature and organic design.
after shaping the handle, sculpting the overlapping armor and guard, I used the ancient japanese ukibori technique to create the 'toad skin' texture. numerous perfectly shaped domes provide an extraordinary grip - without sharp edges (reducing the chance of damaging them or debris getting stuck between them).
instead of masking the 'imperfections' of wood, I exaggerated them by drilling out every little knot and replacing it with deeply set (1/5") cow horn inlays, material I chose for being translucent (which gives off an impression of handle glowing from the inside).
I oiled the wood and sealed it.
in the end, sheath remained.
I have developed my own sheath design for this type of knife (with double guard), sewn from one piece of leather and covering most of the handle, providing a steadfast hold on the knife and protecting it from the elements, yet enabling a fast draw.
finally, one thing was missing - and still is.
good photos. I try to compensate with quantity :thumbdn:
I'm open to questions and suggestions.
cheers,
Mile
price 500USD shipped to your door.
I made something which you might find interesting.
here are specs:
blade: forged by ukrainian prodigy Gregory Verizhnikov in U10 / 40x13 steel.
about 60HRC.
dimensions:
147mm x 4mm x 31mm
handle: boxwood and brass with cow horn inlays.
125mm
sheath: one piece wet formed vegetable tanned leather. knife snaps into place.
about the knife:
materials:
Gregory is known for his splendid mosaic blades, but what attracted me most to this one was it's slender, elegant design and wild random pattern of stainless / high carbon steel. it has a certain 'organic' feel to it.
boxwood is the finest wood one could use for a knife handle, without a doubt.
it has highest grades in all the important categories - density, hardness, elasticity - and incredibly fine texture, easily polished to a glass-like surface.
all this comes with a price, though, as it is quite small in dimensions (it is more of a rugged bush than a tree and finding a chunk big enough for a handle was a challenge) and unpredictable in it's growth (crooked and full of knots).
I wanted a sleek, aggressive and fast knife, well balanced and proportioned, comfortable in hand - and firmly rooted in nature and organic design.
after shaping the handle, sculpting the overlapping armor and guard, I used the ancient japanese ukibori technique to create the 'toad skin' texture. numerous perfectly shaped domes provide an extraordinary grip - without sharp edges (reducing the chance of damaging them or debris getting stuck between them).
instead of masking the 'imperfections' of wood, I exaggerated them by drilling out every little knot and replacing it with deeply set (1/5") cow horn inlays, material I chose for being translucent (which gives off an impression of handle glowing from the inside).
I oiled the wood and sealed it.
in the end, sheath remained.
I have developed my own sheath design for this type of knife (with double guard), sewn from one piece of leather and covering most of the handle, providing a steadfast hold on the knife and protecting it from the elements, yet enabling a fast draw.
finally, one thing was missing - and still is.
good photos. I try to compensate with quantity :thumbdn:
I'm open to questions and suggestions.
cheers,
Mile
price 500USD shipped to your door.
