Legacy Series #2-John White, Maker-Brian Hochstrat, Engraver

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John White

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This is the second in a series of five, numbered, all Damascus,Ivory Handled knives, designed to serve both to showcase the maker's skills, and as a canvas for the talents of some of today's top engravers.

Legacy #1, made by John White, and engraved by Joe Mason, premiered at the 2009 Arkansas Custom Knifemaker's Show, where it won "Best Art Knife."It was documented by Jim Cooper's photography, and later presented in a custom fitted Huey case.

Here is Coop's photography of Legacy #2, made by John White, inlayed and engraved by Brian Hochstrat in platinum and three colors of gold: nine and one half inches of four-bar modified Turkish twist, 1084 & 15n20 damascus blade, with take-down Pre-Ban Elephant Ivory Frame handle. The inlayed and engraved Damascus and Ivory take-down tool itself takes down to reveal spare assembly pins.

This knife's owner will allow it to be displayed on my table at the Blade Show in a custom J.W.Winchester walnut and glass case.

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The collaboration with the collector, engraver Brian Hochstrat, photographer Jim Cooper, and case-maker Jeffrey Slobodian has been a real joy to me. I hope you enjoy this look at the result.

John White
 
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I've fallen and I can't get up. :eek: :eek: WOW! What a gorgeous pice. Evrything from the handle shape to the beautiful damascus blade, to the outstanding engraving comes together to make this a great entry in the Legacy series. The multi-colour golg inlay has really captured my imagination. Stunning piece John.

Roger
 
John what a spectacular piece!! :eek: Does it get any better than this? Fantastic work by all.

Jon
 
John that is just a sublime piece .

Even if it was plain steel and a wood handle the lines are very nice. The long graceful clip is fantastic. With the superb steel and gorgous handle it is just fantastic

See ya at Blade
 
That's amazing! Love the take down tool that you can also take down.

- Mark
 
John, you did it now. You set the bar too high for us mortals. I can feel my terret syndrome rising up..........
 
John,
Legacy is right...!....That's a benchmark

piece, no doubt.
 
Woah John! That is an incredible piece, so beautiful!!! I love the damascus, and the handle shape is outstanding. Fantastic engraving as well. Congrats to the very fortunate collector that is getting this one.
 
John,

Congratulations on another spectacular knife. They just keep getting better and better,

Jim
 
holy shit, that is beyond the beyond.
 
Great knife John and all the work by Brian being shown here today sure is taking engraving to a whole new level. We will all be having fun in a week enjoying these fine works of art.
 
Kyle's dagger and now this. You guys need to spread this sweet stuff out I think I'm becoming a diabetic.

Amazing work as always!
 
What is there to say but WOW. Amazing knife with really creative engraving.:thumbup::cool:

Marcel
 
Just came off Kyle's dagger to see this... I am floored. This is really one of the great pieces. Enchanting, enthralling, exhilarating....
 
Outstanding !! :cool:

Considering the method of construction, it looks to be a rock solid piece of work.

Very, very well done :thumbup: :thumbup:



:)
 
Superb piece, John!! Look forward to seeing it and the talented maker in Atlanta. :thumbup:

- Joe
 
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