Integrals

Some more eye candy:

Ken Durham (knifeart pic):

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Tai Goo (pic from maker):

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Christoph Deringer (bladegallery pic):

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Tim Foster (knifeart pic):

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Roger
 
Whenever I see the Brazilian makers mentioned, Gustavo Vilar always seems to be left out.

Which is a shame because of all the knives I own by the Brazilian makers - integrals in particular - Gustavo's fit and finish are arguably the finest of the bunch.

Some gorgeous knives in this thread. So interesting to see the many incarnations of an integral, from finely milled and precision ground stock removal pieces to hand forged, carved and intricately fileworked knives, there's seemingly no limit to what a maker can do in this discipline...
 
some more:

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small full integral hunter by dietmar kressler, engraving by rolf peters


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full integral made of s90v by another german knifemaker, richard hehn


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hybrid integral (with an octagonal damascus guard...) by tai goo. photo by tai


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posted before, anyway, this integral is by ray kirk. photo by terrill hoffman


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this last one is made by rodrigo sfreddo


brightred
 
Here's a pic of my first full integral. The steel is O2 carbon toolsteel selectively heat treated by Markus Balbach. Grips are stag. My wife calls this a cool steak kniife! I did all of the machining myself. :D

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Joss said:
That knife is one of the most elegant I've ever seen.
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I would have to agree. I was soooooo tempted when it came up for sale, but soooooo out of cash at the time. :(

Roger
 
Wulf said:
Whenever I see the Brazilian makers mentioned, Gustavo Vilar always seems to be left out.

Which is a shame because of all the knives I own by the Brazilian makers - integrals in particular - Gustavo's fit and finish are arguably the finest of the bunch.
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And you are not posting them, why....???? :confused:

Superb knives in this thread. Thanks to ALL for the treat. Nice diversion.

Mongo: Hill lives a simpler life in Alabama now, and tinkers with writing, music, and guns. He no longer has the tools and facilities to work on knives any more, because of a big lifestyle change. For the better. :)

Coop
 
OK, here's one - I stole the photo when I bought the knife:
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Right now it's the only photo I have of a Gustavo Vilar integral.

I really need to take some pictures soon....
 
Thanks guys alot of eye candy it makes hard to decide on to build me one with all those great makers
Sam Fogler
 
Wow! I love integrals! The integral chute knife by Tom Overeynder is incredible.

Here a some integrals by Tom Ferry. All the photos are from Blade Gallery:

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Adam DesRosiers said:
I bet Christoph Derringer would try one. He is a real glutton for punnishment!
NICE THREAD.
ADAM.
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Yes he would, and probably do it very well.

Some stunning knives in this thread. I love that Overeynder chute knife.
 
Joss, Ed is a friendly sort....most people find him a character but always a gentleman....I know he has patterns from a few hundreds to the many thousands, if interested give him a call.
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BIG JOHN
 
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This is one of my tactical models called the Yeti, this is the first time I have posted a pic on this forum... if it doesn't show up I will re-do it...
I LOVE integrals!!


Todd Begg
 
Looks really nice Todd, that larger format caught my eye visiting your site the other day. I hope your mid-tech's will be "available" (especially when I have the cash, LOL).

Frank H.
 
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