Michal Melichercik, traditional shepherd knives

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An older piece, made around 2017. I created this set as a wedding gift. A knife and belt for the groom, and a hairpin with earrings for the bride. The design was inspired by traditional folk motifs from the Novohrad region and Podpoľanie in Slovakia. The embossed decoration is further enhanced with copper tauzia placed in the center of the floral patterns. Materials used: copper, nickel silver, carbon Damascus steel, and bog oak. I no longer remember the exact dimensions, but it was a small knife.

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Just keeps getting better here. .

 

[michalmelichercik]

Blade of N690
handle of walnut and bog oak
250 mm

 

[jfk1110]

Blade of N690
handle of walnut and bog oak
250 mm
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Very pretty..

 

[michalmelichercik]

I’ve already introduced myself here as a craftsman, but I would also like to introduce myself as an author. So once again, greetings to everyone who loves knives — and to all who are fascinated by objects created by the human mind and hands.

Since childhood, I have been drawn to shaping material and adapting objects to my own needs and imagination. Creating and drawing always felt natural to me, which later led me to study mechanical engineering. I live in the Carpathian region, where ancient traditions are still alive — my grandfather spent his entire life working as a shepherd in the mountainous areas of our region. Over time, things simply fell into place.

Today, I work in my own small workshop. I value objects that carry a story within them. I often think about this during the making process, and in many cases there is no need to invent anything — the story has already been written by life itself.

At the same time, I enjoy stepping outside of purely traditional themes. I am inspired by comics and visual storytelling, where strong imagery and deep lore play an important role. This way of thinking naturally finds its way into my concepts and sketches.