Yes.... I know it is a strange request, but I am looking for someone (a real craftsman) who will customise two knives for me.
One of the things that I find fascinating about history, is that some traditional crafts, such as knife making, just don't change! There is no "new pill".
Here are two direct comparisons, for which I would like to achieve "replicas"
An antique Joseph Rodgers & Sons ivory handled Wharncliffe from the 1800s (exact date unknown)
Made from a standard Case Seahorse Whittler like this. (OK a normal one will do rather than this mother of pearl)
It would be a matter of removing the bolsters, and replacing the handles with (pre-ban) ivory or mammoth or similar (but cream coloured)
And number two:
A Rodgers & Unwin 1852 Wharncliffe Whittler. A replica made from a Case Seahorse Whittler. Look at the similarity!
Needs new dark chestnut jigged bone handles (no front bolster, but leave the rear bolster), and a lozenge shield.
Does anyone know of a good craftsman who can undertake this work for me?
Regards
Rod
One of the things that I find fascinating about history, is that some traditional crafts, such as knife making, just don't change! There is no "new pill".
Here are two direct comparisons, for which I would like to achieve "replicas"
An antique Joseph Rodgers & Sons ivory handled Wharncliffe from the 1800s (exact date unknown)
Made from a standard Case Seahorse Whittler like this. (OK a normal one will do rather than this mother of pearl)
It would be a matter of removing the bolsters, and replacing the handles with (pre-ban) ivory or mammoth or similar (but cream coloured)
And number two:
A Rodgers & Unwin 1852 Wharncliffe Whittler. A replica made from a Case Seahorse Whittler. Look at the similarity!
Needs new dark chestnut jigged bone handles (no front bolster, but leave the rear bolster), and a lozenge shield.
Does anyone know of a good craftsman who can undertake this work for me?
Regards
Rod
