Anders Hogstrom Blades

mmmotorcycle said:
My god these are nice blades! I don't know too much about walrus ivory..... could someone enlighten as to why it seems transparent?:confused:
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Walrus ivory is denser (more $ to) than other ivorys and takes a higher polish, like glass. This gives it that transparent look. I passed on to Anders the trick of soaking his ivory in mineral oil prior to use and this adds to the look also.
 
I'd say that boy knows how to make a knife. I've always liked his creations....

What else can you say other than superb!
 
RWS said:
I'd say that boy knows how to make a knife. I've always liked his creations....

What else can you say other than superb!
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That I don't care for the work?

Anders does most of the things he does well, but the finished pieces don't flow, specifically the handle work. It looks clunky and assymetrical to my eyes.

I also think that the cost is fairly high.

You may all continue your unabashed love fest, just had to inject some typical anti-herd sentiment.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Kohai999 said:
That I don't care for the work?

Anders does most of the things he does well, but the finished pieces don't flow, specifically the handle work. It looks clunky and assymetrical to my eyes.

I also think that the cost is fairly high.

You may all continue your unabashed love fest, just had to inject some typical anti-herd sentiment.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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Steven, you need glasses! Those knives flow just fine....it's the Swedish that are a little off balance....but the knives there flow fine.:D

Most of his stuff is fine....very fine.
 
Kohai999 said:
That I don't care for the work?

Anders does most of the things he does well, but the finished pieces don't flow, specifically the handle work. It looks clunky and assymetrical to my eyes.

I also think that the cost is fairly high.

You may all continue your unabashed love fest, just had to inject some typical anti-herd sentiment.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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Well, no one is perfect :D
 
You definitely can see the Slobodian influence there. Can't blame him there, Mr. Slobodian is a Superb craftsman and a gentleman as well.
 
Like STeven, the style doesn't speak to me. I will say that he sure knows how to polish ivory! Also, I like the finish / patina on his fittings. Not sure if they're bronze or what, but they are very nice.
 
Don Hanson III said:
Here ya go, this is the second collab, I can't seem to find the first one :o I'll have to get Anders to send me a copy. I'm pretty sure someone here has it ;)
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Here is the first one Anders and Don did together:


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- Joe
 
He's really a "sui generis" artist. You can always spot his designs b/c his handle/hilt designs are always surprising, excellent, and uniquely his own.
 
Anders' Japanese/Nordic style work is unique and refreshing, I think. I have enjoyed his work, especially his fighters.
Here is his first S-guard with sterling fittings. He wanted a guard of his own style and designed this one, fully-pierced and shaped as connecting ovals. He is always working at new and different designs in his work. This 12-inch clay tempered blade is his first designed that is wider at the tip. And, being a past cabinet-maker, his high-gloss walnut sheath shows his expertise working with woods.

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- Joe
 
These indeed are works of art ,but has anyone ever use theirs, just curious.
I my self wouldlove to have one his large fighters, i held one at one of the chicago knife shows a few yrs back and it was amazing
 
Ander's stuff is off the hook!.Thanks for sharing.
Dave
Good fellow also
 
His work is definitely very recognizable. I think I can see where some STeven's comments are coming from, but I just accept that as the maker's unique perspective. I like some of his pieces very much.

If there's one thing that gives me pause about some pieces, it's the way the hamon looks so close to the edge. (looks like it actually touches the edge in some places? ) If I really used the heck out of a knife like that, I think I'd be worn through parts of the hardened edge and into the softer steel within 2 years.
 
thanks for all the photo's....i love looking at anders' stuff.....the few pieces i have ever held all seemed to have small handles for what it's worth......i don't think he makes many bare bones models to use but i like using alot of my knives......i wouldn't be able to hold one i don't think......ryan
 
Kohai999 said:
That I don't care for the work?

Anders does most of the things he does well, but the finished pieces don't flow, specifically the handle work. It looks clunky and assymetrical to my eyes.

I also think that the cost is fairly high.

You may all continue your unabashed love fest, just had to inject some typical anti-herd sentiment.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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For having handled a few, his daggers flow nicely and the handle work is great, symetry and all.
I agree that the cost is quite high for the size. I'm talking about the small daggers since this is what I like most from him.

BTW the fittings are mostly copper, which I like a lot.
 
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