Marlin/ Swordfish auto

Chuck Gedraitis Knives

Chuck Gedraitis Knives

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Finished this up for the blade show. I have to give credit to Tim Herman for inspiring me with his color engraved swordfish knife.

When the knife is closed it is a marlin. When the knife is open it is a swordfish.

Blade is 2-3/4in long made of Delbert Ealy turkish twist damascus. Front and rear bolsters are also Delberts large twist pattern damascus. Scales are Grade A mother of peatl.

Fully fileworked titanium liners, titanium backbar and screws. I fileworked fish onto the backbar. Carved fins onthe bolsters and pearl. The bolster screws have been specifically placed to represent the fish's eyes.

The knife will be displayed in a frame as if it were mounted and I will be tying a small streamer to be mounted with it.
Overall length is 8 inches.
Thanks for looking,
Chuck



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Well, I can honestly say that this is one of the most original designs I have seen. It's not to my taste, but I really can appreciate the work that must have gone into it.
 
Wow.., I'm with Keith on this. Not something that would personally look at to buy, but certainly a spectacular job of "specialty"..., and artistic impression.

Fantastic job Chuck! I love the way you used Delbert's large-twist Damascus on the bolsters...

Thanks for sharing the pictures. I honestly can't even comprehend what it took to pull that off...
 
That is too cool!
I just can't beleive it. I have to strain the brain just to make a linerlock handle something other than square... Is that an auto too:eek: I'm really impressed.
 
I'd like to thank everyone for the kind words.
Yes it is an auto.

Brett i'll be at table 26-D in the handmade section, please stop by.
Chuck
 
Inspiring concept, not sure I like the execution. A little "too figural" for my tastes as well. Just a question though Chuck, did a customer ever talk to you about something like this?;)
 
Steve,
This was my own idea, never had a customer suggest it. I had been wanting ot do a windowframe with a fish cutout for a while now but this just kinda came together. I was thinking of doing another figural, something creepy.
Thakd for the kind words guys,
Chuck
 
I gotta say I love figural knives, and this is an awsome example. Everything comes together so nicely I especially like the twist damascus for the body, and the slotted screw for an eye. The file work also looks outstanding.
Kyle Fuglesten
 
that is one of the most creative designs I've seen! Made me laugh with surprise and appreciation, good work!
 
Brett,
Thank you very much, it was a pleasure doing business with you. I will keep you un mind when I decide embark on another.
Best Regards,
Chuck
 
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