Legacy Series #1 by John White-It All Comes Together

[bgspecialk]

For a good part of this year, I've been enjoying participating in the creation of knife #1 in Mastersmith John White's Legacy Series. This series of five numbered, all Damascus, ivory handled knives, are designed to showcase John's skills, provide a canvas for some of today's best engravers, and to be displayed in unique ways.

Working with John as knifemaker, Joe Mason as engraver, Jim Cooper as documenting photographer, and finally Marvin Huey as presentation casemaker, has given me months of excitement, and now it has all come together. I wanted to share it with my friends.

Here's Coop's official photograph, showing details of John's and Joe's work

Here's a photo by Chuck Ward, showing Marvin Huey's "French-English" fitted, Morocco leather Borchardt style case.

Here's Chuck's picture when #1 won Best Art Knife in little Rock this spring.

All five knives in this series were sold out within 24 hours of the first offering. John's now working with the collector of Series #2, and they've chosen Brian Hochstrat as the engraver. I can't wait to see it come together like mine has done.

Paul

 

[Lorien]

Wow, congratulations to all on such an exciting knife!
What a beauty!

 

[jjtjr]

Paul,

I have been lucky enough to see both the knife and case in person, as good as Coop & Chuck's photos are, it's even better in person. It is a beautiful total package.

You should be proud own the first in a series of great knives.

Jim

 

[mohd]

Paul or John, what damascus pattern is that?

Each part of the package is a beauty by itself :thumbup:
Congrats to all those involved in the making of this breathtaking package :thumbup:

Thanks for the showing and telling.

Mohd.

 

[xaman]

Paul, that one is absolutely outstanding, in every respect. The ivory, the engraving, the damascus, the case, are all perfect.

I'm very happy for you, that is a knife to be extremely proud of.

 

[Murray White]

as we have discussed often, Paul, it is a wonderful knife, engraving and case and I have been privileged to be able to share the enthusiasm you have shown for this project and the creators efforts. Congrats to all and we all look forward to the other pieces being created as part of this wonderful series.

 

[Marcel54]

as we have discussed often, Paul, it is a wonderful knife, engraving and case and I have been privileged to be able to share the enthusiasm you have shown for this project and the creators efforts. Congrats to all and we all look forward to the other pieces being created as part of this wonderful series.

My words exactly.:thumbup:

Marcel

 

[Keith Montgomery]

That package certainly has the wow factor.

 

[stabber]

Simply gorgeous!! Incredible knfe,engraving,presentation case!!:thumbup:

 

[RogerP]

Fantastic piece - really enjoyed seeing that one at Blade. Can't wait to see what John comes up with for #2.

Roger

 

[canineforge]

That package certainly has the wow factor.

Yes, it does! Congratulations on #1 of this exciting series of knives, Paul. Awesome work. :thumbup:

- Joe

 

[Win Heger]

I've done a few projects over the years and I think I know how you feel. A beautiful piece by anyone's standards.

Win

 

[Don Hanson III]

Very Nice, guys!!!

 

[T.K.C.]

That is fantastic!! From the Damascus, to the ivory to the engraving. That is REALLY something special!!

 

[betzner]

A really great piece all the way around.

 

[John White]

Thanks again to Paul for encouraging me to put together what is becoming a long collaboration exercise, and thanks to all who have commented over the months.

Unlike the knives I finish and sell, Paul's #1 has no single "completion" date. He brought it in its new case to the Fisk Micro-Show where the collector for #2 and I were having a planning session. Chuck was set up, so we had a photo taken. I had made Paul a new little ivory/damascus take-down tool, which we decided to get Joe Mason to engrave to match #1's fineal.

Now its beginning all over again , with Brian Hochstrat as engraver, a new collector, and of course, Paul will still be involved.

I'm glad Paul posted up again. This knife has made us both some new friends, and given something to talk over with all our old pals.

John

P.S. mohd, that's "Explosion" damascus

 

[SharpByCoop]

This series of five numbered, all Damascus, ivory handled knives, are designed to showcase John's skills, provide a canvas for some of today's best engravers, and to be displayed in unique ways.

What a beauty!

You should be proud own the first in a series of great knives.

Each part of the package is a beauty by itself :thumbup:

Paul, that one is absolutely outstanding, in every respect. The ivory, the engraving, the damascus, the case, are all perfect.

as we have discussed often, Paul, it is a wonderful knife, engraving and case and I have been privileged to be able to share the enthusiasm you have shown for this project and the creators efforts.

That package certainly has the wow factor.

Simply gorgeous!!

Fantastic piece Can't wait to see what John comes up with for #2.

Awesome work. :thumbup:

A beautiful piece by anyone's standards.

Very Nice, guys!!!

That is REALLY something special!!

A really great piece all the way around.

I'm glad Paul posted up again. This knife has made us both some new friends, and given something to talk over with all our old pals.

John

What THEY said! ^^^^

Glad to see that outstanding case. Nice work, Chuck!

Coop

 

[JParanee]

A knife and case and pics to befit a king

First class all the way... Congrats to all involved

 

[peterinct]

WOW

 

[braillediver]

It's hard to stay focused on any one aspect it's so nice.

Thanks for sharing it.


Mitch