Art Knife WIP

[SharpByCoop]

Every inch has a 'who'd a thunk' style.

Clarified John White's great quote:

Serge is clearly an artist who happens to make knives.

Lucky us. :thumbup:

Coop

 

[Bruce Bump]

anxiously awaiting the next episode.

 

[Serge Panchenko]

Thanks so much guys!

OK, last day of work on this knife completed.

I now pick out the handle material, mammoth ivory.

Holes drilled.

Ivory trimmed.

I begin to contour the ivory.

Ivory is sanded to 600 grit.

Top handle piece ready for assembly.

Back to finishing the blade, etched.

And buffed (blade is dark because of poor lighting).

The "rod" has been trimmed and peined over the copper to hold the knife together. Along with the heavy friction fit of the tang of the blade, it's held very firmly together.

 

[Serge Panchenko]

After alot of final polishing, fitting and cleaning up the knife is done!

I hope you guys enjoyed watching this knife being made, as for me I'm VERY happy its finally done. I will be making a stand for this one tomorrow and will post it up here when it's done. The handle screws still need to be heat colored again to a bronze hue. Thanks for looking!

 

[John White]

So that's what a Pterodactyl chick looks like as it pecks its way out of the shell!

It's a delight, Serge. Thanks for the treat.

John

 

[Mike Quesenberry]

All the different lines and textures are a feast for the eyes. Beautifully done!

 

[RogerP]

Fantastic.

Roger

 

[Tiiiiiiiim]

That's a really beautiful design. I think it works well with and without the ivory.

 

[Serge Panchenko]

So that's what a Pterodactyl chick looks like as it pecks its way out of the shell!

LOL I like that! Thanks so much guys, I'm glad you like the knife.

 

[NickWheeler]

Wow... just frigg'n awesome!!! :thumbup:

So far removed from how most of us do this stuff... it's almost hard to wrap my mind around it all. In a good way!

My friend John White summed it up nicely.

Fantastic thread for a fantastic knife! Thanks for sharing!!!

 

[eduard.m.d.f.]

fantastically beautiful

 

[John M Cohea]

Serge, that is absoulutely fantastic!Thanks for letting us see how your art comes together!

 

[Dusty One]

Great looking piece....

 

[Jos]

Impressive. Very different, very nice.

Kind regards,

Jos

 

[Serge Panchenko]

Thank you brothers!

 

[Mark Knapp]

Very cool, Thanks

 

[Dawkind]

Outstanding design and execution my friend........

 

[lwrhea]

It's been a real pleasure to watch it come to life. Wonderful knife. Lin

 

[David Stifle]

It you haven't already, you should see Serge's file knives. They're out'a sight!
And Serge, so is this one.
Dave

 

[G. Shahan]

I like it to Serge.

Greg