Here's one you can practice critique on

Lorien said:
You could have started with something a little easier, you bastid:D
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Tai thinks that poo grenades are funny!

I think your piece is very funny, Tai, and not to be taken very seriously, so there is no need for critique!

You either think the joke is funny or you don't!

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
I wouldn't say that a whimsical or unique knife is undeserving of critique, myself.

Now what would be really funny, would be if the handle actually was made from a turd. That would be hysterical:D

Who needs poo grenades, when you can lay a lit, brown paper bag filled with shit on someone's doorstep, and run away? Way easier on the arm;)
 
that's f-ing funny Keith! I think you should put that in your sig line:D
 
Keith Montgomery said:
The photo gives me the impression that the blade has a curve to it. Is that an optical illusion? I'd have to hold this one to know how comfortable that poop-like handle would be. I love the pattern on that meteoritic damascus steel.
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The blade isn't bent (or curved), but it gets wider towards the point to give some thickness to the knob on the end. This means that the sides are equally and symmetrically concave. Unfortunately I don't have a better pic of the steel.
 
There is all kinds of humorous and whimsical art that is also "technically" serious, and worthy of serious critique. As funny as the title the collector gave it is, he is also very fond of the knife itself.
 
Tai Goo said:
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I like the blade both the material and the integral design. The blade tip is something extraordinary and I like it the way it is! I like the handle as well. I think the handle is shaped in such a way to match the design of the blade :thumbup: But I'm not very sure about the silver and turquoise ferrule because it is not clearly shown in the picture. I guess I need a zoom up picture of the ferrule to have a say on it :cool:

Tai .. it is my sincere opinion on the knife! Do you consider it as a critique? :D
 
mohd said:
I like the blade both the material and the integral design. The blade tip is something extraordinary and I like it the way it is! I like the handle as well. I think the handle is shaped in such a way to match the design of the blade :thumbup: But I'm not very sure about the silver and turquoise ferrule because it is not clearly shown in the picture. I guess I need a zoom up picture of the ferrule to have a say on it :cool:

Tai .. it is my sincere opinion on the knife! Do you consider it as a critique? :D
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There really isn't any "criticism" in it other than about the pic.

Also, what exactly do you like about the blade material, integral design, the tip and why? Why, or how, do you think the handle matches the design of the blade?

It is a complimentary opinion, which I naturally like because I am personally attached to the piece. However, there isn't much in it we could use to improve the design, from an objective critical perspective, where we to do it again...
 
ok, there's something I can latch onto...

That ferrule does seem a little incongruous with the rest of the piece, since the rest of the piece is so heavily manipulated by way of being shaped so carefully and mindfully.

The blade and handle are almost of the same shape in profile, but that nugget of
'sacred indian stone' disrupts the flow between the two. There is chaos in that turquoise.

Would it have turned out a little better if the turquoise spacer's shape echoed the swells in the rest of the handle? Dunno. Whaddaya think?
 
I love the unconventional look, but if I were the one who ordered it, I'd have preferred a flatter cutting surface. The knife pictured will have to be rolled back and forth very far to use it's full cutting surface. This means more work and wrist fatigue for the cutter. I would have also wanted the handle closer to the blade.

Last, and most importantly, it looks like the base of the blade will not even be able to contact a cutting board because of the curve of the handle (i.e. the heel of the handle will contact the cutting board before base of the blade). This is a major design flaw (as I understand the blade will be used). I would have asked that the handle be more straight.
 
Lorien said:
ok, there's something I can latch onto...

That ferrule does seem a little incongruous with the rest of the piece, since the rest of the piece is so heavily manipulated by way of being shaped so carefully and mindfully.

The blade and handle are almost of the same shape in profile, but that nugget of
'sacred indian stone' disrupts the flow between the two. There is chaos in that turquoise.

Would it have turned out a little better if the turquoise spacer's shape echoed the swells in the rest of the handle? Dunno. Whaddaya think?
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O.K., that's better. :)

However, it's the black carved stone that is the "sacred Indian stone". I thought that was implied, but maybe it needed clarification.

I see your point about the turquoise, but it could also be viewed as a juxtaposition of form, color and texture,… adding to the visual excitement and pizzazz of the piece.
 
Patapsco Mike said:
I love the unconventional look, but if I were the one who ordered it, I'd have preferred a flatter cutting surface. The knife pictured will have to be rolled back and forth very far to use it's full cutting surface. This means more work and wrist fatigue for the cutter. I would have also wanted the handle closer to the blade.

Last, and most importantly, it looks like the base of the blade will not even be able to contact a cutting board because of the curve of the handle (i.e. the heel of the handle will contact the cutting board before base of the blade). This is a major design flaw (as I understand the blade will be used). I would have asked that the handle be more straight.
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I think those are good points. However it's mainly an art piece and has never been used in over 10 years. I don't think it was ever really intended to be used, but the edge is hard and sharp, and we all liked the little knob goody, the rocking and the herb knife idea, as part of the "whimsical" approach. :D

I suppose I should have clarified the "intent" of the piece.

It's not a serious performance knife.
 
bluejaunte said:
I'd like a better pic of the damascus, please! :D
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O.K. I'll hop in the truck, drive an hour down to Hawk's house, take some pics and drive an hour back. Then spend the rest of the day editing and posting the pics… not! :D

Maybe the question should be, can we give a serious or valid critique just based on one or a few pics posted on a forum? :)
 
My critique would be:

What an incredibly refreshing change from just another forged bowie! :D

Thanks for posting the pic

-Michael
 
Tai Goo said:
I think those are good points. However it's mainly an art piece and has never been used in over 10 years. I don't think it was ever really intended to be used, but the edge is hard and sharp, and we all liked the little knob goody, the rocking and the herb knife idea, as part of the "whimsical" approach. :D

I suppose I should have clarified the "intent" of the piece.

It's not a serious performance knife.
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Well, 95% of the stuff posted here is never used, but that doesn't stop the "this is what it's supposed to be" criticism. Isn't the idea to make knives that would work great even though they won't ever be used? I guess maybe the difference is that a lot of knives are made as if they were to be used, even though everyone knows they will never be used.

Confused in Maryland.
 
Chefget said:
My critique would be:

What an incredibly refreshing change from just another forged bowie! :D

Thanks for posting the pic

-Michael
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Thanks!

I think that the trends of the day, fashions, politics and genre will always have their place in the industry. However, I also feel that taking risks, thinking outside the box, innovation and personal expression are equally, if not more important in terms of cultural advancement,... and that there are many who will appreciate it for what it is.

This knife went to a fellow artist... :)
 
Patapsco Mike said:
Well, 95% of the stuff posted here is never used, but that doesn't stop the "this is what it's supposed to be" criticism. Isn't the idea to make knives that would work great even though they won't ever be used? I guess maybe the difference is that a lot of knives are made as if they were to be used, even though everyone knows they will never be used.

Confused in Maryland.
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It's a very fine line indeed!

This knife however IS a "REAL" knife. It will cut! The blade is functional. :)
 
You can see the faint quench line, which leaves to point knob unhardened, but the edge is hardened... and tempered, and sharp! Funny looking as it may appear, it is totally a "REAL" knife,... and no more odd than much of the trendy stuff from a more universal timeless perspective... :)
 
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