JR Cook Ancient Walrus Fighter

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This is a nice example of JR Cook's river boat fighter with ancient walrus ivory provided by owner Jon Brand. The mineralification pattern (is that even a word?) suggests an active climatic and/or geologic epoch in history and probably a ton of volcanic activity. Remember I know nothing about such matters. I just know what I think of when I look at the beautiful knife.
The other thing I'm thinking is this knife would make a great end times boot knife, like in a movie or something. ;)
The tapered tang is noteworthy given the density and weight of the fossil tusk.
It helps produce a nicely balanced hand piece when nothing less will do. And the damascus is deep (lots of b&w contrast).

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It's a beautiful knife. Undeniable. I love your candid and flowing descriptions. Guffaws and all. (Is that a word? ;))

I love the perspective of the pieces. They join somewhere out there. I can see that. :) Angular lines with curvy swervy background. YOU understand. ;)

Coop
 
Very nice little Fighter.
I really like how JR gets such nice damasccus contrast from his deep etch process.
 
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Joe, I'll let you know when the knife comes in and I can measure it. The original ivory didn't get along to well with the climate here in NY so I had to switch it out and I used that tusk I bought at Blade 2010. I think it looks even nicer now! And Buddy did a great job on this photo. Buddy, thanks for posting!
 
I've only re-handled 2 or 3 knives, but each time I've liked the second one better. Great pic of a terrific little knife. You put that ivory to good use, Jon.

Roger
 
AWESOME knife Jon! CONGRATS! and also to J.R., who has been making some killer knives!

Peter
 
Jon that is a wonderful blade, the damascus pattern and contrast is very dramatic, great blade and handle shape, full tang and some beautiful ivory. :thumbup:

Eric
 
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