My first knife for 2008

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Hello everyone,

This small “Loveless-Design City Knife” Full Integral was just made for me
by Edmund Davidson.
It is the last knife that found its place in his book - Edmund Davidson, the
Art of the Integral Knife. The book is being sent to print coming Monday....

The knife is the latest in Edmund's Loveless-design series (#113). Ivory handle scales,
CPM-154-CM steel, all over hand-rubbed finish, Rc 62. Blade length 2 5/8” (67 mm),
overall length 6 1/4” (159 mm).

All the best,
David Darom (ddd)


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Very different than most I have seen of Edmund Davidson's knives. Was it engraved by Jere Davidson?

Nice knife.

Peter
 
Yes, Jere engraved it, using an English scroll design for the first time
on one of Edmund's knives.......

All the best,
David Darom (ddd)
 
This is where the knife was placed in the book. Shown here are pages 110-111
of the 144 page book on Edmund Davidson.
What I tried to do as often as it was possible, was to find something in common
between illustrations on facing pages. Here it is the fact that all three
knives are guardless models......

All the best,
David Darom (ddd)

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Not too long ago, I met with David in his Jerusalem house. (We have know each other for more years than either of us care to remember.)

I had the pleasure of being able to look at some of the material in this book--and rest assured that I will pick up a copy. It will be a worthy addition to his other books.
 
Yes, the grind is something. Normally I'm not into the blandness of white ivory, but the contrast of the background black in the engraving really gives it life, as it does the pristine sheen of the steel. I love being thrilled by understated elegance.

Ken
 
Mine was a Gil Hibben "JR", not normally what I collect but for some reason felt compelled, It's really cool and probably works real well too. I'm hoping my 2nd to be a EDC Busse for daily rough cutting. I also collect Randalls and custom damascus mastersmith bowies.:)
 
Edmund is obviously at the top of the game for integrals with classic lines and beauty.

These pieces are beautiful.

One thing I am curious about though, and this is not meant as a negative criticism... just curious. Why doesn't he grind the edges thinner? These are very high end knives, and it seems like the final edge is somewhat of an afterthought. It just would be more "sexy" or least more refined... to me if they were taken right down to a very thin edge.

I only mention it because I've noticed it on all of his knives and have been wondering about it.

BEAUTIFUL work!!! :thumbup::cool:
 
David,

Wonderful that you have such an appreciation of knives. That little dual grind at the choil area is so captivating! Very sweet.

I love that traditional English scroll work, and because it's such a highly repetitive pattern, it is perfect for this smaller knife. Nicely done.

Wonderful stuff, indeed!

David's latest book: The Great Collections sits on my nightstand, where I get only a page or two finished before I haze to sleep. The dreams are always sweet, though.... ;)

Coop
 
NickWheeler said:
One thing I am curious about though, and this is not meant as a negative criticism... just curious. Why doesn't he grind the edges thinner? These are very high end knives, and it seems like the final edge is somewhat of an after thought. It just would be more "sexy" or least more refined... to me if they were taken right down to a very thin edge.
I only mention it because I've noticed it on all of his knives and have been wondering about it.

BEAUTIFUL work!!! :thumbup::cool:
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Nick,
Edmund always said that this has been HIS style of making knives mainly
because it lends a great deal of strength to the blade's edge. And his
knives are truly meant for a life long hard w o r k i n g career....
Edmund has never cloned another makers knives not even once in the
2,800+ knives he has made so far..... His way is the way of the "bold" edge.....

I can add to this that his book will include over 70 pages of exhibited knives,
displaying more than 150 full integrals, among them a great variety of styles
and designs, including some of the best knives he made since he began
making Full Integrals in 1986...

Coop,
I hope you find the time to reach the last page in "The Great Collections".
I have done this soooo many times already and am thrilled all over every
time I do so, again and again......

All the best,
David Darom (ddd)
 
That is about as nice a knife as I have seen from Edmund Davidson, and he has made many knives that have impressed me greatly.
 
Hello everyone,

Thanks for the compliments, all go to the genius of Edmund Davidson.....

Actually, the last knife I got for 2007 was also one of Edmund's Full Integrals.
It was the #1 in a series of five numbered pieces made for the book
having a special logo-etch with the book's name. The knife is shown in
the making on a 30 page section in the book that I enjoyed shooting
while staying with Edmund for 8 days in June 2007....

All the best,
David Darom (ddd)

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Very nice addition David. I too prefer more color in ivory, however agree the contrast here is visually pleasing. Like the unique grinds and Jere's engraving is always beautiful and well executed.
 
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