The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
My favorite folders from GTC. Gus's attention to details is one of the best out there.
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Don
This is a piece I owned for quite some time, but it a couple years ago eventually found it's way to a colllector that wanted it even more than I. Another one of those "I shouldna sold it, damn it" pieces. There may not be any engraving or gold inlay, but I would challenge any maker alive to duplicate it's quality, fit and finish. Elephant ivory, 440-C:
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Wow, gorgeous. Is that mokume on the backspacer? Also, what would be the term for the patterning near the pivots?
Thanks. The backspacer is made of Mukuti. The pattern near the pivot is Thomas SS Damascus inlay.
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I used to have a near perfect Spirograph blade on a unique graphic Sebenza 21. One of the nicer patterns. I like how he integrated a belt cutter into the handle on the one Don, very cool. What kinda use do those ones see?
Justin, these are family heirloom safe queens [emoji16] I cannot put myself to use them. Should have told Gus to skip the HT on these [emoji12]
Don
You better get the polishing cloth out and do away with those finger prints before you are forced to use them because they are oxidized differently!
Maybe it is already too late. At this point you are best to send one to me for a spa treatment. Sorry for the bad news Don!
LOL. You need to try harder than that [emoji6]
Don
Ahhh there it is. Julie is really, really good.
If I live to be old and gray, and the zombies have not marched, I will have to get something she has done.
Curt Erickson's "Roman Dagger" circa 1988. The first Erickson ever engraved by the then Julie Warenski. Overall length 11 1/2", blade (6 1/2") of 0-1 tool steel, fittings hot blued gun metal. Fully carved handle of elephant ivory with accompanying pommel cap.
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You guys should make a collab with Dan Keffler to make a regular run of the north sword !
I would buy two: one for each hand