Anders Hogstrom

I have a question for those of you who have actually held some of Anders' knives.

I've been watching his work from a distance for quite some time and hope to acquire one of his daggers at the Blade show this year, but I've always had a tendency to be more attracted to his exotic wood handled creations. It's not that I don't find the ivory actractive (quite the opposite actually), but just because in the back of my head I imagine that the high polish on the fossilized ivory would feel "cold" in my hand: like stone. And for some reason that imagined idea is a bit of a distraction.

Again, for those of you that have held one of his knives, what do you think of the feel of the fossilized ivory in your hand. Odd question I'm sure, but just curious.
 
Keith Thank you. That is how I like to start my day looking at a fine knife like that.
 
thepaintedbird, for me fossil ivory actually has a warm feel and very different than stone.
Anders does great work in wood also. You should have a chance to handle both in Atlanta but try to get to Anders table early :)
 
Don Hanson III said:
thepaintedbird, for me fossil ivory actually has a warm feel and very different than stone.
Anders does great work in wood also. You should have a chance to handle both in Atlanta but try to get to Anders table early :)
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Thanks for giving me a more correct impression Don. I guess that sometimes pictures come up short when it comes to giving a sense of texture and feel.

As an additional note, I find it funny that you're the one encouraging me to get to Anders' table early since both you and Mr. Hogstrom are on my "first five" list that I just put together last night. :)

I'll be looking forward to meeting you and the opportunity to see your work up close as well.

Scott
 
thepaintedbird said:
I have a question for those of you who have actually held some of Anders' knives.

I've been watching his work from a distance for quite some time and hope to acquire one of his daggers at the Blade show this year, but I've always had a tendency to be more attracted to his exotic wood handled creations. It's not that I don't find the ivory actractive (quite the opposite actually), but just because in the back of my head I imagine that the high polish on the fossilized ivory would feel "cold" in my hand: like stone. And for some reason that imagined idea is a bit of a distraction.

Again, for those of you that have held one of his knives, what do you think of the feel of the fossilized ivory in your hand. Odd question I'm sure, but just curious.
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I've handled his knives several times, the polished ivory feels great IMO.
The fit and finish are very, very good too.
The ivory is fossil, not fossilized (stone-like), meaning it's got some color from the earth but still got ivory's mechanical properties.
 
I have nothing substantive to add to this discussion.

But ...

I just feel compelled to compliment Mr. Hogstrom's artistic sense and his obviously great skills as a knifemaker.

This is why I collect ... knives. :);)
 
I love the use of materials and the finish he puts on the bronze. I wish we saw more of this.

The overall look of the pieces do nothing for me but that's not a value judgement, it's personnal taste.
 
I wasn't really feeling that clip either, till I saw the view from the top, and then I liked it a whole lot more!!! I can feel the heat of that handle from here. His knives always look and feel alive to me.

Tanya
 
The ivory would be more correctly categorized as mineralized. It sits in the earth and absorbs minerals that give it colour.
 
I have always thought the term "fossilized" in referring to ivory is very misleading, especially to casual observers. Wish we could get away form that.
 
One definition of fossil is......'obtained by digging'

I never use the term 'fossilized' but do use the term 'fossil ivory' often.

Scott, thanks! I look forward to seeing you there.

Anders is a good friend and my biggest competitor for fossil walrus ivory :D
 
I'm glad to hear from the chorus of remarks that my assumptions about "fossilized" ivory are all wrong. It sure is going to open up the possibilities when I get to Anders' table. ;)

Thanks to all for the feedback and conversation regarding my question and thank you Keith for the original pics and thread!
 
well since you left this thread open to all Anders work....

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Rock the kasbah!

This one I like. The blade profile reminds me of Moghul khanjars.
 
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