Cute little artsy knives?

[Jason Fry]

I don't intend by my thread title to make light of the extreme amount of skill (and guts) that it takes to put together a small knife that's highly embellished, but that's the way my redneck brain categorizes the kind of knife I'm thinking of. I've got an idea in my head that fits the "cute little artsy knife" category, and I'd like some inspiration. I'm not planning on being the next Warenski, but I figure to try something out of my own box. Show me some pictures of some of your favorites. Fixed or folder, under 6 or 7 inches OAL. MOP, gemstones, engraving, inlays... you know what I mean.

 

[Jason Fry]

Here's one by Bill Pease. I've met him a couple of times, quite a nice fella. He's a minister, and holds a service at the Guild show on Sunday morning for those who want to attend. His website pics don't do his knives justice.
Pearl and stainless spacer handle,
2 3/4 inch ATS-34 blade,
410 stainless bolster engraved scroll with gold by
Jody Muller, 18K gold pins,
overall length of knife is 6 1/2 inches

 

[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

All I used to make were art folders.

 

[Jason Fry]

I really like the bolster "window" on that second one, Chuck.

 

[Jason Fry]

This pair is cool. Butterfly knife? Dmitry Malakhov

 

[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

Thanks, the front and rear bolsters have windows.

 

[Murray White]

Let see if I can come up with a few.

Barb Lorchner

Butch/Judy Beaver

DF Kressler

John Etzler

Brian Lyttle

Mike Franklin

Diana Casteel

 

[Murray White]

And a few more as I go thru the collection

Roy Helton

Josef Rusnak

Scott Shoemaker

Wolfe

Charles Roulin

Harumi Hirayama

Tommy Gann

 

[Murray White]

and more??

Butch Beaver

that's all folks - enjoy!

 

[Jason Fry]

Holy mother of all things sharp and pointy!

Several in there really trip my trigger.... the Loerchners... the Hiruyamas... mind blown.
This one's my favorite of the bunch.

 

[KCGGBC]

Amazing photos of some incredible knives! Thank you very much for sharing them Murray. :thumbup:

 

[rbslaughter1]

Murray and Chuck came through for you Jason... That's a gold mind of ideas in their photo's... Several of Murray's I know he has owned and enjoyed for years...

Here's a small pair of pocket folders by B. M. Imel.. The one with the mammoth is a lock-back, and the all stainless one is a slippie..

Best Regards, Rich

 

[Murray White]

Jason -- the little boot of Wolfe's won best Boot knife at the 1988 Guild Show in Orlando. At that time the sheath was not with it but was added shortly thereafter and was the FIRST fitted sheath Wolfe ever created. Not sure if he has done more.

And Rich while I know folders were mentioned I did not post them as I could go on for awhile but I sure love to see more of the incredible collection that you have and this time to see one that is not engraved -- WOW that is unusual as your engraved collection is just a step above. Wish you had a site like Fototime where one could go and view your whole collection as it is something to behold.

 

[Burl Source]

These are some of Peter Martin's Bug Knives.

and a steam punk bug like folder

 

[Murray White]

Now those are rather cute little buggers

 

[Scurvy092]

The master IMHO:

 

[Murray White]

Well now that we are onto folders, here is a JW Smith that I have owned for many years

I always enjoy chatting with JW. He creates very smooth functioning folders and his art pieces are just a step above for sure.

 

[Lorien]

Thanks to Murray, this has become one of my favourite threads of all time

 

[ziozeb]

Stunning knives!

 

[wolfeknives]

Here are some little guys I used to make. They allowed me to play with materials I usually don't get to use. I really love these little guys.
This is a page out of the book, the only photo I have of these. They are only a little artsy, so very usable as a small utility knife.

Wolfe