Greeting from Maine

Rossi Knives

Rossi Knives

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Hello Everybody,

I have been lurking for a few months and I thought I would say a little about myself and show off some of my recent knives.

I have been making knives for 12 years now. I primarily make fixed blades of all sizes. I forge and stock remove. Early on I was influnced my local makers Herb Kettel, Mudd Sharrigan and swordsmith Muh-Tsyr Yee. From there I was introduced to the works of Don Fogg, Tim Zowada and Jimmy Fikes. I worked at the Freeport Knife Company, Maine's largest cutlery store for 10 years. I currently teach a basic bladesmithing class at the excellent New England School of Metalwork with Herb Kettel. Last year I got a "real" job at an Engineered Textile Company, so that has put somewhat of a damper on my production.

Here are a few things I have just finished. I would love to hear any comments you might have.

Cheers,

-Nick

This is my own crushed W pattern damascus, 1030/1075/15n20. It also features a really purple sheath.
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This is sort of smooshed jelly roll damascus, same mix. Copper and Pink Ivory with a carved ricasso.
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This one is forged W-1 with temperline, cord, rayskin and a Ken sheath.
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Thanks!

I started off with drawing/painting. My knives are influenced by French Impressionism, literature and Architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright. I am always looking for inspiration!

-Nick
 
Nice lookin stuff. I live in Poland, ME. I'd like to sign up for a class at NESM but don't think I could get away from work for that long. It looks like I could learn some good stuff though. Nice work.
 
stax said:
Nice lookin stuff. I live in Poland, ME. I'd like to sign up for a class at NESM but don't think I could get away from work for that long. It looks like I could learn some good stuff though. Nice work.
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I hear you,

Our class is this February 19th through the 22nd, so at least half the class is over the weekend. It is tough for people to take the hit of paying for the class and losing two days of work, especially in this awesome economic climate :mad:. We do have fun though! The toughest part for me is having to go back to my shop after using the school's equipment. Keep an eye on www.newenglandschoolofmetalwork.com for open houses and such. Stop by and bring show and tell. We have a great community of local makers.

-Nick
 
Hey Nick,good to see you on the BF!
I have seen some of Nicks work and it is outstanding-a class act all the way!:thumbup:
Shawn
 
I took a basic blade forging class from Nick and Herb last year and left the school with a great respect for those that pound steel. Iforged 3 knives during the course and had a wonderful time. Highly recommend this course to anyone who has wanted to learn to forge.

Marcel
 
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Lovely work..... how's it with Mr. Fogg nearby? :) I'm very jealous, I hated it when he moved but truly understand.
 
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