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wolfeknives

wolfeknives

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Another one completed. I have a hard time photographing these all steel knives. This one truly looks much better in hand. The inlays blend together nicely, the photograph makes them seem somewhat disjointed. The clean look of the all steel pieces do appeal to me.

Wolfgang
 
WOW!

I think it looks pretty fabulous in the picture, not disjointed at all :D

Having said that, I would of course love to hold it...

Bill Flynn
 
Wow, that is simply AMAZING! :eek:

You learn something new each day. I never knew that disjointed was a synonym for so many words like stunning, gorgeous, elegant, etc... ;)

Thanks for sharing Wolfgang.
 
been a good week on BF for Loerchner addicts :)
 
wolfeknives said:
I have a hard time photographing these all steel knives. This one truly looks much better in hand. The inlays blend together nicely, the photograph makes them seem somewhat disjointed.
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LOL! Welcome to MY world. :D

That's pretty good, even if you don't think so. We all know you are quite the perfectionist. Not such a bad thing.

Wonderful pieces you've shown. :thumbup:

Coop
 
Patrice Lemée;12094693 said:
Wolfgang, can I ask how are the steel inlays attached?
Again, gorgeous knife.
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Patrice, like all interframe handles, I cut/file an inlay pocket into the handle. Typically I go about .090 deep for the cavity. To allow for the carving, sufficient thickness of the inlay components is a must. That makes gold inlays expensive, they need to be at least 1/8" thick, more in many cases. The inlays are fitted to provide a light press fit, then held in place with adhesive.

Wolfgang
 
Thanks for the explanation Wolfgang, I've always wondered about that. I am amazed by the level of precision needed for this. Amazed but not surprised knowing your work. I sure hope I get to handle one someday.
I can see how this can get pricey fast with expensive materials like gold. Guess it's brass or bronze for me for a while. ;)

Thanks again for sharing. :thumbup:
 
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