Hugh Bartrug

[Steve Nuckels]

There are many bladesmiths that I admire, one is Mr. Bartrug.

I would love to see some of your photos of his work. Let's see what you have!

Steve
----------
W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation

 

[jjtjr]

Steve,

He was a great bladesmith and ahead of his time. Many of his knives were featured in Weyer's "Knives Points of Interest" Series.

I have a few of his knives.

Jim Treacy

 

[nb11b]

Those are remarkable... I am beginning to see that there are quite a few makers out there that I've yet to learn about. At times it feels overwhelming, when I look at the level of craftsmanship I see in many of the makers I admire, and then look at my own work and where I'd like to take it.

 

[jjtjr]

Those are remarkable... I am beginning to see that there are quite a few makers out there that I've yet to learn about. At times it feels overwhelming, when I look at the level of craftsmanship I see in many of the makers I admire, and then look at my own work and where I'd like to take it.

nb11b,

Hugh Bartrug retired as an ABS Mastersmith in the mid 1990's due to poor health. He passed away in November 2009. His work was featured in Weyer's Series as well as all of the other knife magazines and books. He was very artistic as well as a great Bladesmith.

Probably his most famous blade is "Michael's Sword"

 

[Steve Nuckels]

Mr. Treacy, I have several of the "Knives Points of Interest" editions and enjoy Mr. Bartrug's range of imagination and skill. I especially like his ABS Knife!

Wow, Michael's Sword is outstanding, I was admiring that earler today, the colored Damascus and the tiny sword Michael is holding.

I also appreciate MS James Porters work.

Thanks for posting your photos!

Steve
-----------
W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation