Kressler-Lake-Burkovski set of four

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Vladimir Burkovski from Haifa (Israel) just completed carving
the ivory handles of a collaboration set of 4 beautiful
knives by Deitmar Kressler and Ron Lake.

The set was made in the 90s for an Italian collector.

The dragon theme repeats itself on both sides of each handle
and was enhanced by creating a patina effect.

Vladimir is making plans to carve the handles on a set by Steve R. Johnson,

His carving collaborations are becoming more and more in demand by many
world class knifemakers and collectors!

What do you think?

All the best,
David Darom (ddd)

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Vladimir is extremely talented, and some collectors love this type of work.

For me, it is the antithesis of knives and why I collect them. The ornate carving competes with the cleanliness of the grinds, shapes and finish of the knives, rather than complimenting.

A wilder type of blade, more organic, possibly damascus or a differentially hardened piece would have been more in keeping with an appearance presenting unity and purpose.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
with STeven, to me the lines of the knife are the art not the embellishments. I would love to have any of the four in the original state, but as they say, "different strokes...":thumbup:
 
I think that's VERY impressive skill and artistry - but applied to the wrong type of knife.

Roger
 
This man, Burkovsky is in a class by himself! Artistry is only equaled by the tremendous creativity of his designs. Bravo!
David
 
With very few exceptions, I have always preferred Kresslers, with their clean lines, to be unembellished. For me, the only exceptions have been some pieces that were masterfully engraved by Rolf Peters.

Best,

Bob
 
beautiful knives ruined by nice engraving. really what were they thinking with this combo?
 
Well, the personal taste of the collector who owns these
knives is the only relevant factor in this case... :)

He requested the carvings and is very pleased
with the final result...

I am glad that everyone at least agreed on the carving talent
of my friend Vladimir Burkovski...

All the best,
David Darom (ddd)
 
Top notch carving, but I agree that it looks aweful on that kind of knife. It belongs on a tanto or a fantasy fighter. Some tasteful engraving on the guard is one thing, but that is really over the top.

I'm also of the opinion that those knives are no longer Kressler & Lakes.
 
We haven't really seen a picture of the whole knife, just one side of the handle. You can't judge a knife w/o sufficient views to get some visual idea of the whole piece. The only photo was not taken by a knife lover, but by a scrimshaw lover or someone who photos products. There is not really a picture of the finished knife. What's on the backside, what does the whole piece look like?
 
brownshoe said:
We haven't really seen a picture of the whole knife, just one side of the handle. You can't judge a knife w/o sufficient views to get some visual idea of the whole piece. The only photo was not taken by a knife lover, but by a scrimshaw lover or someone who photos products. There is not really a picture of the finished knife. What's on the backside, what does the whole piece look like?
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In the opening post I wrote:
"The dragon theme repeats itself on both sides of each handle
and was enhanced by creating a patina effect".

The photography was done by Vladimir himself.

And here is a full length shot he took of one of the knives....

All the best,
David Darom (ddd)

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I agree the carving is very nice but I also agree with Steven and pretty much everyone that I'd prefer the knife as it was. The carving takes away from the knife imo.
 
Vladimir you are an exceptionally talented individual - I enjoyed perusing your work and hope to see more of it on the forums.

Roger
 
Picture is still sized so it doesn't fit the screen. I copied it off and took a look at it full length. Looks much better as a full size knife. Nice work.
 
David -- afraid I have to agree. While the embellishment maybe what the collector wanted and they are his knives, it just does not suit the knives selected in my opinion. Actually, I think the work, while interesting competes with the knife and needs some refinement.
 
ddd said:
Well, the personal taste of the collector who owns these
knives is the only relevant factor in this case... :)

He requested the carvings and is very pleased
with the final result...
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That is, indeed all that matters. For the customer nice knives and for the maker satisfied customers, who come back for more.

The carving doesn't really appeal to me, but is very nicely executed. The knives are very nice.

Kind regards,

Jos
 
I'm a bit confused David. The knives are a set of four, the verbiage states they were completed, but only one carved knife is shown?

Are they each carved with a different dragon? That may be interesting.

Vladimir has exceptional talent, but at times I don't care for the "canvas" used to display his great skills?

Peter
 
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