Kudu horn friction folder

[oupa]

The handle is Kudu horn tip lined with brass and blue liner material.
Nice thin Firth stainless blade from the 1930's.
I stippled the whole blade to give it a frosted, wootz look.
Firth invented stainless and initially had problems selling their steel to manufacturers as it proved to be too harsh on their machines that were designed for softer carbon steel blades.
So, the knife has a bit of cutlery history built in.
Dirk

 

[sunnyd]

Wow Dirk,
You have really out-done your self on this cool looking knife. I love the way you have embellished the hardware by making such fine use of the copper!. Is that the antique copper you got a while back from an old Rail Road car bell or some such? The stipple work looks like it would have been perhaps somewhat time consuming? Either way the result is stunning..:thumbup:

 

[Amos Iron Wolf]

Is that an Oupa Kudu horn friction folder in your pocket or are you just glad to see me!

That is way cool, Dirk! The bit of history represented by the blade is a nice extra. The copper definitely has a lovely color to it.

 

[oupa]

I can only plan the look of a knife to a certain stage - from there it dictates how it will look when finished.
Funny thing about that antique copper....it seems to be more colorful and hold it's shine better that the modern stuff.
Perhaps it is just my imagination.
Dirk

 

[Amos Iron Wolf]

Nope, not your imagination. It definitely has a better color and luster to it that modern stuff just doesn't have! Quite beautiful. Most modern copper works don't impress or appeal to me, but each piece of antique copper you've shown and the few others I've seen never fail to catch my eye.

 

[sunnyd]

I am in total agreeance with you fellows on the bright shine this copper exudes seemingly in every direction.. Incredible look to it too be sure!! What a super fine cutter you have got there in that unique friction folder..