Engraving / Carved Ivory Handles

[Jaxe Pen Kits]

I have a pair of Smithsonian Bowies on order for 2007, picked up two very beautiful pieces of Ivory from Dave Werther for the handles. I ordered the set with the lugged guard, concave handles, and collars and coolie caps.

I was considering two other things:

1. There is a gentleman that makes the metal parts (guard, collar, etc) in Sterling Silver that Randall will install

2. I would like to have the Ivory and metal parts carved/engraved. Randall doesn't have anyone they use or recommend, can anyone here recommend a good carver / engraver?

 

[tunefink]

The feller that handles the silver fittings is Doug Cream.... I don't have his email, but he posts here a lot.

http://www.knifetalkforums.com/ubbthreads.php?Cat=0

As for engravers, I have used Ron Skaggs.... great work. Again, I don't have contact info handy, but if you ask at the above link, you'll get it.

I have seen work from, and talked to this guy.... excellent work!!

http://home.bellsouth.net/p/s/community.dll?ep=16&groupid=236037&ck=

Both are first class.....

Hope this helps.

 

[cut_n_run]

Doug's e-mail is: silverknife1@aol.com
-Steve

 

[Bill DeShivs]

You will have to have the work done after the parts are installed on the knife.
Bill