Cosimo De BENEDETTO

Will Power said:
Was busy today & the weather was dull and cold -8c with an unpleasant wind. Not ideal picture conditions, sorry. Yesterday I wasn't busy but got overwhelmed in the best of ways, a DHL packet from Roma to a postal locker in a supermarket in the west of Finland in 24 hours !? :eek::D:cool: Pegasus swift.

Some months ago I asked Cosimo about a project variant and it proceeded beyond expectations. Been very impressed by his skill, interpretation and particularly jigging & bolster work. Initially I was thinking of a Lamb Foot- like many others - but then changed course and began to consider Sheepfoot blades, more useful for me and I like the French way of doing them: le london, le donjon, le tonneau et al. Broad blade, flaring out to the tip, forward placed nail-nick. These are also somewhat like a Rope Knife. Sheepfoot is a great slicer/chopper too.

Then I came across a picture by our friend and very respected contributor @Primble who showed a fantastic Turner 'Encore' Tyne Pruner, all steel, the right way Sheffield Stag, tang stamp Cutler to His Majesty and a bolster that drew my attention and obsession. Many Sheffield c19th and early c20th knives had very small bolsters that show off the handles to great benefit and required skill to get them to work effectively. This particular Pruner had a Rat-Tail, ringing and a pinch effect on the bolster, and this is what I wanted on my knife. Asked Cosimo to use the same frame that you can see on a number of his English style knives, the broad Sheepfoot, the bolster (which is integral) and that superb jigging which he has become Master of. Only I requested a lighter colour , more toffee colour rather than the favoured dark brown. This too was achieved! His artisanship and skill is beyond question, I am deeply impressed. Ironic that no English maker could put such a knife together, at least, none I've come across nor the work I've seen featured in exhibitions or photo presentations, palpable lack of skill. But this knife I'm delighted to say offers no compromises, drawbacks or shortfalls and is a wonderful interpretation of the English style with strong Continental European input. What to call it? Not that it bothers me but 'Rope Pruner' comes to mind :D:cool:

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Amazing Will! I love the color and that bolster is something else!
 
Will Power said:
Was busy today & the weather was dull and cold -8c with an unpleasant wind. Not ideal picture conditions, sorry. Yesterday I wasn't busy but got overwhelmed in the best of ways, a DHL packet from Roma to a postal locker in a supermarket in the west of Finland in 24 hours !? :eek::D:cool: Pegasus swift.

Some months ago I asked Cosimo about a project variant and it proceeded beyond expectations. Been very impressed by his skill, interpretation and particularly jigging & bolster work. Initially I was thinking of a Lamb Foot- like many others - but then changed course and began to consider Sheepfoot blades, more useful for me and I like the French way of doing them: le london, le donjon, le tonneau et al. Broad blade, flaring out to the tip, forward placed nail-nick. These are also somewhat like a Rope Knife. Sheepfoot is a great slicer/chopper too.

Then I came across a picture by our friend and very respected contributor @Primble who showed a fantastic Turner 'Encore' Tyne Pruner, all steel, the right way Sheffield Stag, tang stamp Cutler to His Majesty and a bolster that drew my attention and obsession. Many Sheffield c19th and early c20th knives had very small bolsters that show off the handles to great benefit and required skill to get them to work effectively. This particular Pruner had a Rat-Tail, ringing and a pinch effect on the bolster, and this is what I wanted on my knife. Asked Cosimo to use the same frame that you can see on a number of his English style knives, the broad Sheepfoot, the bolster (which is integral) and that superb jigging which he has become Master of. Only I requested a lighter colour , more toffee colour rather than the favoured dark brown. This too was achieved! His artisanship and skill is beyond question, I am deeply impressed. Ironic that no English maker could put such a knife together, at least, none I've come across nor the work I've seen featured in exhibitions or photo presentations, palpable lack of skill. But this knife I'm delighted to say offers no compromises, drawbacks or shortfalls and is a wonderful interpretation of the English style with strong Continental European input. What to call it? Not that it bothers me but 'Rope Pruner' comes to mind :D:cool:

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That's really something extraordinary, in every sense! Great job and perfectly achieved!
 
Jacques Mi said:
Amazing knife Will Power Will Power !
Can you show how it looks when closed?
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Many thanks, I'll try but it's another overcast day here. The handle is a little broader than a GEC 93, the bolster much shorter-real masterpiece this one, the tang edge lies lower than a 93 and being a Sheepfoot it's readily pinchable . The blade stock is thick and ground to a fine slicing edge. The pin work is very impressive too, the right size, all domed and finished properly, no rough caps or sink-holes here ;) Quite an achievement given the deep pick bone type of jigging.

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Âchillepattada said:
Congratulation Will Power Will Power , that's a great knife and a great collaboration with Cosimo De Benedetto :cool:

It's a great knifemaker but he also provides great tools when you have to make a lot of parcels ;)

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Glorious rendition Jean-Marc. The checkering is classic.

Don't be offended when my next knife, Cosimo is working on, looks similar.. They say great minds think alike
 
Âchillepattada said:
Congratulation Will Power Will Power , that's a great knife and a great collaboration with Cosimo De Benedetto :cool:

It's a great knifemaker but he also provides great tools when you have to make a lot of parcels ;)

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Many thanks :) Fine tools indeed and horses for courses, that magnificent worked Ebony with polished bolsters reminds me of a pure Black horse with silver bridle, very elegant but strong :cool:

Thanks, Will
 
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