Luciano Dornless JS Integral Camp Knife

[jklein7401]

You all may or may not remember Luciano Dornless. Another maker from South America who created some outstanding work. Though still active we have not seen much in the states these last few years. Fortunately for me I had the opportunity to acquire this incredible piece last week.

Style: Camp knife
Blade: Integral point drop with false edge, measuring 11 and 5 / 8 inches length. The bolster is integral and file worked sculpted.
Overall Length: 16.5 inches.
Damascus steel alloy VCO (2721) with W1 steel, wolf's tooth pattern.
Handle: Presentation sambar stag roll, affixed with a stainless steel pin.
Buttcap: damascus steel sculpted to file in the form of tangerine (or shell).
Sheath: buffalo leather with damascus button in the form of an oak leaf.

I am thrilled to have been offered the opportunity to add this fine piece to my collection. Look at the steel, stag, and sheath. Too bad we do not see more of his work these days.

Jon

 

[stabber]

That is gorgeous Jon:thumbup:

 

[David Wesner]

Beautiful knife !

 

[bladeymae]

Great pictures of a fine blade ! I bought a fighter from Luciano at Atlanta in 2006 and i really enjoy it.

Johnny

 

[Kevin Jones]

Typical examples of the great talent that catapulted Luciano as a rising star in the international forged knife arena a few years back. Would be great to see him back into it.

 

[Jon Brand]

Wow, thats nice! I am noticing that all the south american makers put their stamp on the other side then were used to..

 

[VictorCoelho]

Beautifully done!
I find his work one of the best.
Besides that, he is a hell of a guy and a great pal!
Thanks for shearing Jon.
Best regards,
Victor

 

[Bruce Bump]

A fine example of bladesmithing. It has an English flair with the stag. Love that deep pommel file work.

 

[JParanee]

I love Gaucho's and that is the finest I have seen.

Incredible stag

Fantastic steel

Great sheath and I really like the oversize stud

 

[Doug C]

Utterly impressive Gaucho package ! :thumbup:
Most excellent snag, Jon.

Doug

 

[dcv69]

Not wishing to hijack your thread but I think I have your knifes brother!
I hadn't realised Luciano had cut back on his making, seems a big waste of talent if he's moved onto something else.....

 

[VictorCoelho]

Well gentlemen, I’m pleased to say that he never cut back on his making.
Unfortunately the reason we don’t see much of his works is that he and computers don’t get along very well.
Here are some of his recent works.
The bowie’s scabbard has a frog stud based on a sample from Flayderman’s book.

 

[jklein7401]

Certainly not my intention to misinform on him being active. I have not seen any of his work for sometime and am very glad the hear otherwise. He makes great knives and the recent ones you show here certainly support that.

Thank you, Jon

 

[dz farias]

Excuse me Gentlemen, Luciano did not stop making knives not only that he did not really like computers. Trying to get some more recent work and bring it to you.

 

[RogerP]

All the knives shown here are a real treat. Luciano needs to make friends with a computer - it takes a lot less skill than making these terrific blades. And being able to show your work to a very large audience, essentially for free....

Roger

 

[John Frankl]

I picked up a beautiful piece on a trade with Danbo. It is one of the best I have.

Obviously, his sheaths are also works of art in and of themselves.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Luciano's work has impressed me for quite awhile now.

 

[VictorCoelho]

Certainly not my intention to misinform on him being active. I have not seen any of his work for sometime and am very glad the hear otherwise. He makes great knives and the recent ones you show here certainly support that.

Thank you, Jon

You’re totally right Jon, it has been a long time we don’t see any of his work, I guess since Jeff Velasco used to hang around but not anymore…..’til now when you sowed us this beauty!

Excuse me Gentlemen, Luciano did not stop making knives not only that he did not really like computers. Trying to get some more recent work and bring it to you.

Let us see it!

All the knives shown here are a real treat. Luciano needs to make friends with a computer - it takes a lot less skill than making these terrific blades. And being able to show your work to a very large audience, essentially for free....

Roger

I couldn’t agree with you more!

I picked up a beautiful piece on a trade with Danbo. It is one of the best I have.

Obviously, his sheaths are also works of art in and of themselves.

I'd love to see that.

Luciano's work has impressed me for quite awhile now.

Keith, I too am very fond of his work.
I thing he gives soul to a cold piece of steel and once ‘n while I pick up the phone to place an order with him.

Here is one more.

 

[Dusty One]

Beautiful work...........

 

[Allen Newberry]

Those are some great knives and some interesting sheaths as well! :thumbup: