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Hey folks,
Been awhile since I've been on to share any of my new work, so thought it was about time.
I thought you folks might like to see a special project I've kept under wraps for awhile.
This knife was a really special piece and represents a few "firsts" for me. This is my first foray into more advanced patternwelding techniques and my first complex mosaic pattern. I got started doing some w patterning a little while ago and ran with that. Since that went so well, I decided to jump head first into some more complex mosaic patterning. Didn't know exactly what the outcome would be, but I think the result was great
. I'm definately addicted to mosaics now and I'll be cranking out a lot more as soon as I can squeeze in some more shop time. It is also some of the best work I have done to date and it feels like the first step down what I hope to be an amazing journey into even better things.
This knife is also the first knife I've had professionally photographed, and the first time I have worked with a sheathmaker besides myself. Figured I'd better do it right, so I enlisted the help of Paul Long and Jim Cooper. The experience with these two gentleman was fantastic to say the least. They are definately artists in their own right, and phenonimally skilled in their respective crafts, and their service is impecible. While this was the first time I had the pleasure of working with these two, it certainly won't be the last
I sent the knife down to Paul, and told him to make it a right handed sheath and to "have fun with it." I gave him free reign with things and he delievered an amazing sheath, with beaver insert and an overlay. I still don't know how Paul can be so good with leather! (makes me a bit jealous, lol)
I had Paul send it over to Jim Cooper after he was done. I'll let the results speak for themselves:
I ended up calling the pattern "flaming rose". Had a few folks tell me it looked like some flowers, others thought fire, so I put em together. Jim had the idea to put "Flaming Rose" in the picture tag line, so I decided to call this guy the "Flaming Rose Fighter."
Blade is about: 6"
Overall: 12.5"
W pattern damascus for the guard and spacer
Stabalized California Buckeye for the handle, with a small stainless pin in the middle.
Hope everyone enjoys it. I certainly enjoyed making it and getting to work with two men who are at the top of their respective crafts! And a big thanks to both Paul, for such an amazing sheath, and to Coop for all his hard work to make sure everything was just right!
Been awhile since I've been on to share any of my new work, so thought it was about time.
I thought you folks might like to see a special project I've kept under wraps for awhile.
This knife was a really special piece and represents a few "firsts" for me. This is my first foray into more advanced patternwelding techniques and my first complex mosaic pattern. I got started doing some w patterning a little while ago and ran with that. Since that went so well, I decided to jump head first into some more complex mosaic patterning. Didn't know exactly what the outcome would be, but I think the result was great
. I'm definately addicted to mosaics now and I'll be cranking out a lot more as soon as I can squeeze in some more shop time. It is also some of the best work I have done to date and it feels like the first step down what I hope to be an amazing journey into even better things.This knife is also the first knife I've had professionally photographed, and the first time I have worked with a sheathmaker besides myself. Figured I'd better do it right, so I enlisted the help of Paul Long and Jim Cooper. The experience with these two gentleman was fantastic to say the least. They are definately artists in their own right, and phenonimally skilled in their respective crafts, and their service is impecible. While this was the first time I had the pleasure of working with these two, it certainly won't be the last
I sent the knife down to Paul, and told him to make it a right handed sheath and to "have fun with it." I gave him free reign with things and he delievered an amazing sheath, with beaver insert and an overlay. I still don't know how Paul can be so good with leather! (makes me a bit jealous, lol)
I had Paul send it over to Jim Cooper after he was done. I'll let the results speak for themselves:
I ended up calling the pattern "flaming rose". Had a few folks tell me it looked like some flowers, others thought fire, so I put em together. Jim had the idea to put "Flaming Rose" in the picture tag line, so I decided to call this guy the "Flaming Rose Fighter."
Blade is about: 6"
Overall: 12.5"
W pattern damascus for the guard and spacer
Stabalized California Buckeye for the handle, with a small stainless pin in the middle.
Hope everyone enjoys it. I certainly enjoyed making it and getting to work with two men who are at the top of their respective crafts! And a big thanks to both Paul, for such an amazing sheath, and to Coop for all his hard work to make sure everything was just right!
