Custom Evolution

Win Heger

Win Heger

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A lot is written about true customs, here I think is real example.

I asked David Broadwell to design a Wharncliffe folder that would identify with him. He sent a page of drawings from which a
design was chosen. Not long after I recieved
the finished product. Keep in mind I chose the steel, handle material, inlay for button.

Now it was off to Julie Warenski for engraving. Unless your more talented than the engraver I let them choose a format. Julie is the Queen when it comes to Gold inlay and scroll. She only had the bolsters and spacer to work from. The result can be seen here:

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1080272&a=10476522

Many months of time and enough miles to get a
free ticket and the finished product arrived
home only on Wednesday. Thought you might enjoy the Before/After pictures.

Happy Holidays,
Win Heger

PS: Can't wait to do another.


[This message has been edited by Win Heger (edited 12-15-2000).]
 
Beautiful, Win. Congrats on a wonderful collaboration. Isn't it great when a knife immediately becomes a family heirloom.

BTW, I noticed you refer to it as having a backspring (as opposed to a back spacer). Is this a D/A auto?

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[This message has been edited by Bronco (edited 12-15-2000).]
 
Win: I am certainly not an experienced collector, but I know what I like. Your work of art is truly one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. Really amazing! Congratulations.

[This message has been edited by jayharley (edited 12-15-2000).]
 
Win. Absolutly beautiful. What a fantastic idea! I have never seen Warenski engraving on one of David's knives before. I am sure you are and will enjoy it.
 
Very nice Win....nice scan too!

love that blade shape and the pearl looks nicely coloured as well.

G2

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Wow, that is something.

What did you have the Bolsters made of? Is this the prefered material for engraving?
 
Great knife, Win. I like it that you gave Julie artistic freedom. It is amazing when you look at a knife and think it can't get any better in design, fit, and expression, then a world class engraver comes along and turns a world class maker's knife into something really special.
Julie's work is phenominal and I will make sure everyone gets an opportunity to share it. I will be doing Buster and Julie Warenski's web site sometime early next year, so I hope I can compliment their work as good what I see on your knife.

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Fantastic knife Win.If you don't mind answering which cost more the knife or the engraving?
 
Thanks for all the kind words on this folder.
I wanted to answer a few questions.

Bronco - right should read "spacer". Thanks

Gus - Your knowledge always amazes me. Julie
did one other - a Sub-hilt, I believe.

G2 - Thanks, I followed G2's advise and
bought an Epson 1200U scanner.

Bo - Bolsters are 416SS, preferred by most
engravers. You have to tell the maker
the knife will be engraved.

Bob - I appreciate your kind words. You'll
really enjoy working with Buster and
Julie.

Robb - Great question. The knife cost more.
Good engraving ain't cheap but neither
are great knives. You really have to
be careful not to engrave a knife that
will not hold up to the engraving.

If anyone wants to do a project and needs advise please let me know.

Thanks,
Win Heger
908/359-2008

 
Win, that is a truly beautiful knife, you should be very proud.
I just recently had my first custom folder made from my drawings by Art Washburn. Not as fancy as yours, but exactly what I was looking for in an EDC knife.
I started a thread on General to encourage other folks to have a custom knife made for themself.
http://www.bladeforums.com/ubb/Forum64/HTML/000638.html
There is a special feeling of working with a maker and watching it come together that you just don't get from buying off a makers table or from off of a website. I don't think it matters if it's a tactical fixed blade or a fancy folder.

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wow

A nice knife to snuggle up to all those Peases
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-Michael

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