Beluga Knife - Mammoth ivory and damascus.

[Eduardo Berardo]

I confess that the first few times I saw a Nessmuk knife not feel very attracted to it. Perhaps because the design does not have the curves and angles of a sensual and aggressive bowie. Maybe by not having a point that inspires fear.
But my concept of these fantastic Inuit knives changed the first time I made one. When I had the opportunity to understand the concept I see that these knives are amazing high performance tools.
I've read a lot about the Arctic and the Inuits. After knowing the essence of these tools have become a big admirer of strong and resilient people.
I appreciate that you see and would be happy if post your impressions.
All the best,
Eduardo Berardo.

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This is the new board I made to decorate my workshop. You liked it ...

 

[Lorien]

love the knife, and your new shop sign. The sign itself is amazingly creative and interesting on a number of levels.

I must say that that is the most artistic representation of that style of knife that I've seen. The South American integral influence and your choice and use of those materials elevate this knife far beyond a simple working tool.

A BIG:thumbup:

 

[Hadji Flip Me Over]

Looks like a kitchen knife to me. A very, very beautiful kitchen knife.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

The original Nessmuk design was a small personal skinning knife with a swept point rather than a trailing point. Larger "buffalo skinners" following a similar pattern are now known as butcher's knives. Definitely oriented towards food prep.

The original Nessmuk took his name from an Eastern Woodland Indian friend. The characteristic Inuit knife is the ulu.

 

[MRuthJr]

That is one beautiful piece Eduardo! Everything about this knife looks flawlessly executed, from the striking pattern of the steel to the first-rate choice of ivory...Congratulations on a job VERY well done!

 

[SteelSnob]

Looks great!

 

[RogerP]

That is a really different looking blade profile, but I have to say I really like it. And the damsacus and ivory are both very beautiful. Well done Eduardo! I like it when makers draw inspiration from different cultures and geaographic regions. It's a reminder that the knife is an integral part of human history on global scale.

Roger

 

[Rodrigo Sfreddo]

Beautifull done Du! Congratulations! That mammoth looks terrific!
Your hunter made great success in Argentina!

Cheers!

 

[JParanee]

Man you are really good:thumbup:

 

[Mark Knapp]

Very nicely done, that shape, and variations of it are very popular to coastal and interior rural people, more than you would expect, it seems

 

[Mike Quesenberry]

Beautifully done! I like the sharp plunge lines on the integral design and the damascus is outstanding. Great job.

 

[Jon Brand]

Wow thats really beautiful.

 

[Doug C]

Terrific work, as we've come to expect from you, Eduardo. :thumbup:
Fantastic knife.

Doug

 

[Javier Vogt]

I like the nessmuk shape when is not exagerated... like yours. Adding that integral bolster and the handle shape was a grat idea.
Now, the laddered W's and that outstanding mammoth elevate the piece to the next level: beautiful!
The board is great, but i want to see the sheat!

Like Rodrigo said, it was good to see your work here!

Javi

 

[LX_Emergency]

It's not quite to my taste but looks very well done. Good job, eye watering Damascus bytheway,

 

[Rossi Knives]

Can't think of enough superlatives.

I love it.

-Nick

 

[Mike Turner]

Eduardo, I am with you not much a fan of the Nessmuk style blades but I love this one. I really like the damascus and the integral bolster in this one and the mammoth ivory tops it off. Beautiful piece thanks for sharing.

 

[marcello knifemaker]

great knife ,I love that kind of damascus and the design is very elegant
marcello garau

 

[762cal]

the pattern looks like weeping souls which taken away by the blade...lols. great job!

 

[Billy Helton]

Wow I could see some one getting drawn to this style after seeing that knife.