Dave Kelly Guild Folder

[sheathmaker]

Peter, Dave made that knife several years ago. He has since started to use a professional etch to mark his knives and that "problem" no longer exists. In addition for those of us who are starting to collect old Dave's efforts, that particular mark dates it as one of his earliest knives, later followed by the DAK mark and finally the professional looking etch mark which is also a rendering of DAK.

We must also agree to disagree on the chip in the ivory.

Paul

 

[peterinct]

Peter, Dave made that knife several years ago. He has since started to use a professional etch to mark his knives and that "problem" no longer exists. In addition fo tjhose of us who are starting to collect old Dave's efforts, that particular mark dates it as one of his earliest knives, later followed by the DAK mark and finally the professional looking etch mark which is also a rendering of DAK.

We must also agree to disagree on the chip in the ivory.

Paul

Thanks for the information Paul.

No doubt it is a beautiful knife which is why I was comparing it to high end folders that I have handled.

Which brings to mind the fact that looking at pictures is not a true indication of the level of the workmanship. Especially with folders.

I would imagine holding that knife and feeling the action may negate the chip in the ivory.

Peter

 

[Dave Kelly]

I'm very glad you like the knives Dudley!!
Just to clarify......ultimately I never joined the Guild or attend the California Forging Clinic due to health issues, at that time two very important goals for me!

Thanks very much for the kind comments you guys!

Thanks for thinking this a high end folder Peter! I made this one about 4 yrs ago, think it was my 18th knife and 1st time using Mammoth ivory. I remember being nervous about working with ivory and applying several coats of cyanoacrylate (Sp?) but I don't remember a chip like this. I can't really tell what it is exactly without seeing it in person, Dudley knows he can return it if he wants.
Paul's correct about my earlier knives nail scratching makers mark.....well actually I used a round burr in a rotary tool, now I use stencils, mainly D. Kelly but some knives will have the DAK mark (long story).

Thanks again,
Dave