My 1st Push Dagger

Nice Jeff! and Tess.

The handle is especially nice. As a Silversmith, (And full time apprentence Knife maker) I appreciate the fine detail in joining two medium in the handle. Great look, especially with the file work. (I'm looking forward to my first file work in knives).

I intend to communicate further with Tess, (if you don't mind Jeff) about sheath making. I would send all my knives for sheaths to Tess, but Bruce B. is pointing out that soul authorship in the knife and sheath, if one is able to do both, should be the goal of any artist.
(I take that to mean that Bruce expects me to do all the jobs relating to taking the finished product to market - I like the way he thinks).

I do like the use of snake skins in the sheath, but I'm not sure how to incorporate them, thus my dilemma. I'm sure Tess can instruct me - I'm like an empty cup when it comes to learning - so Tess - I will be asking for some advice.

Harry
 
I have often thought about sending Tess my knives for a class act sheath. She does incredible work. Mine are so so but they are the best I can do. I would rather make a pistol so it doesnt need a sheath, that way I dont have to make one.
 
I don't kow Jeff but, if he's doing some work around here, I'd like to shake his hand.
:D

nwindian-feel free to drop Tess a note or call. She'd be happy to help.

Bruce-I would love to have one of your knives here!
I don't want to wait 'till Blade to see your beautiful workmanship.
;)
 
Way to COOL for words..
Absolutely incredable,Both of you.
Man I have better get on the ball,you are making my knives look like a beginners now.
Bruce
 
Man I have better get on the ball,you are making my knives look like a beginners now
Click to expand...

Yeah right. Bruce, it's fellas like you and _______________(insert all the names here...too long to type)that keep me trying harder. I can only thank you all for that.

I also have to say the handle design was from the customer. I just put it into real life and tried to make it look nice. He came up with a good one.
 
J I've been looking at this knife for a long time. You two do fantastic work! I've had one ground for almost a year now and just cannot get the handle figured out. You've set me back a couple more years... :D Beautiful!

Dave
 
OK - what does the J stand for??
Jeff, John, Joe, James, Jim, Jerry, Jazy??

Thanks for the invite to contact for more sheath making info.

Harry
 
OK I do have a little hunter that needs a sheath. Tess would you make one for it? Email me your address.
 
OK, OK. I don't think I've ever said but, the J. stands for James. I'm lucky enough to be a jr. and since my father goes by Jim or Jimmy I had to come up with something. If I'd grown up with Jimmy Jr. I probably would have become a serial killer or something (no offense to the Jimmy Jr.'s out there).

The just plain J., I think, was my folks attempt to make me feel smart as a kid. After all, I was the first kid in kindergarden to be able to spell my first name.
:D

Sure Bruce, I'll send it right out...I promise I'll clean off all the fingerprints.
 
J & Tess, wonderful job! I love the file work. I haven't developed the patience to try that yet, but I may have to give it a shot now. Beautiful job both of you.
Ed
 
Hi J.

My daughter named my Grandson Jesse James after my Grandfather Kit Carson and we called him JJ before he got to be so big - now we respectifully call him Jess. Jesse James Matula. Great name for a knifemaker. I didn't think he was really interested - in anything other than pretty girls, but the last time I was with him he asked about doing a sword in a cane with a cobra head. I told him I would help, but the project was his. His thinking must be out there somewhere, but it would be a great challenge to take up.

My Granddaughter is Josephine, whom we call JJ, and since I can still whip her, it's still JJ.

So, I guess J. is ok, nice knowing you James.

Harry
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top