Hughie Bartug

I am a big time fan of his work as well as the person behind it, but only have one piece from Ashley Forge. I know he we free with his knowledge to a lot of makers and that is one of the things I look for.
 
Hughie Bartug?

I remember Hugh Bartrug's work very well. Most impressive stuff.
 
Hugh was a real gem. Ashley Forge was named after a grand daughter.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
I have a few Hugh Bartrug knives.

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Here is a 3 1/8" Damascus lockback with Fossil Ivory and Mokume:

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A 6 3/4" Damascus Bowie with Pearl and Mokume:

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A 3" Damascus lockback in Pearl:

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And a 3 1/4" Damascus Hunter with Mokume, an amber soacer and carved Buffalo Horn:

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If anyone is interested in his work they should check out Jim Weyer's "Knives, Points of Interest" series. Some of those knives are really spectacular. He was a great maker and ahead of his time.

Jim Treacy
 
Yes, Hugh was waaaay before his time. I know several guys who mentored under him.
A friend of mine come on a small collection recently. 2 fixed blades, a lockback folder , a hawk and a double bit hatchet. Really nice stuff!!
I'll try andf get some better pictures and get someone to post 'em. I let my knifemakers status expire.
 
Although I presently don't own any of his knives he is one of my heroes. Especially his damascus was way ahead of the rest even now. In one of Weyer's books is a pic of the last piece of damascus he made and the chatoyancy in that piece is out of this world.

Marcel
 
I never owned one of his knives either, however like them very much.
I feel his designs were way before their time.
You can find outstanding examples of his work in Weyer's "Points of Interest" III & IV.
 
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