Claude Bouchonville Dagger

[JParanee]

I'm not a big Dagger fan but lately pieces like this are changing my mind

A 5 bar twist with Hippo Ivory

 

[Dawkind]

Perfect symmetry....

 

[Salem Straub]

I love that pattern- and this is a very clean, even looking version. Multibar twisted w's, that is.

 

[BenR.T.]

Awesome piece, I see why you like it.

 

[rbslaughter1]

Very impressive dagger.. I like every single element of the design, size, and materials... Are adding this one to your collection Joe, or just showing it?

From reading your posts and seeing pieces of your collection, I would have guessed that daggers, of a tactical nature, would be something you liked in a big way.. The blade grind on this piece is sure not something you see often... Very cool... Regards, Rich Slaughter

 

[Jon Brand]

Thats beautiful and the damascus is especially intriguing.

 

[JParanee]

Very impressive dagger.. I like every single element of the design, size, and materials... Are adding this one to your collection Joe, or just showing it?

From reading your posts and seeing pieces of your collection, I would have guessed that daggers, of a tactical nature, would be something you liked in a big way.. The blade grind on this piece is sure not something you see often... Very cool... Regards, Rich Slaughter

No rich this one is not coming my way but it sure is a beautiful piece

I don't but much ivory handled pieces

 

[RogerP]

That's a beauty. Very tight mutibar.

 

[lwrhea]

Claude's work is very nice. His years of experience at moving metal shows in his work. I'm glad the American market is noticing.

 

[Burl Source]

I am fond of daggers.
This one is up there as one of my favorites that I have ever seen (photos).
Sure would be fun to see this in person.

 

[john april]

what are the spacers made of ?

 

[jdm61]

Lightning strike carbon fiber it would appear.

what are the spacers made of ?

 

[gregorio]

That is a great looking dagger.

 

[Bigfattyt]

Very nice dagger. The maker has done a stunning job, without making any part over the top.

Often, on beautiful daggers, I'm put off by the plethora of pointy bits and protuberances that look designed to hurt my hand (or elbow, or ribs if ever actually worn, or handled).

I completely understand that many art pieces are not really practical use pieces, and are designed to look beautiful, not useful. But I find my self more drawn to the pieces I think I could actually wear, without bleeding.