Here's a knife with Heart

B . Buxton

B . Buxton

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Finished this one up last week but couldn't get a decent picture, so today I attempted it again. My photography sucks and this is as good as I can do, so I just gave up on it.

OAL - 10 3/4" w 5 7/8" blade, the guard, spacers and pommel are nickel/silver. The handle is curly maple with sterling silver wire inlay. The Damascus is a one of a kind pattern. Its a mosaic made from several accordian cuts from other mosaic billets. Thanks for lookin.

Bill
 
Simple yet elegant. Very nice.

I am going to have to try the wire inlay on a handle one of these days.
Is it just a matter of grooving the wood and pounding the wire in, or is there more to it?
 
Another good one Bill. The inlay is really nice. The darn things take me forever on rifles. I haven't even thought of doing it on a knife.
 
Hey Double-B, that's fine knife! Looks like a good knife to give your sweetie on St. Valentine's Day.
 
Bill, that's a beautiful knife! I really like your wire inlay work, too. Very clean, and not overdone. Every part of your knife compliments the next part, without taking away from anything, a very hard thing to balance. But, you did it very well, indeed. Did you do an upside down V channel to tamp your wire into, or how did you do it? I have a client in Florida that wants 3 knives with some wire wrap and inlay on the handles, and I am new to the process of the wire inlay. I am just going by the advice of a wood carver friend as to the channel.
 
Thanks everyone for the nice comments, they are truly appreciated.

Scott, there's a little more to it then just grooving and pounding the wire in, for me anyways. I started learning wire inlay about a year ago and I still have a lot to learn. The little turns like those in the hearts can really get frustrating, but persistance will prevail if you don't throw the damn thing in the trash first. :D Its like everything we do, there's a learning curve and anyone can do it if they'll just take their time and go slow. Good luck, I think you'll find its pretty addictive and very enjoyable once you get started.

John, Yes, I use home made chisels to spread the wood, then gently manipulate the wire into place. Shoot me an e-mail if you have any problems/questions and I'll try to help.

Thanks again,

Bill
 
Thanks, Bill. I will probably do just that. The carver said that when you have the channel larger at the bottom and gently tamp the wire in, it expands the wire and locks in in. I think I will use a bit of 'glas for insurance, too. Your wire fits perfect, by the way.
 
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