New Don Fogg

Joss

Joss

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Ebony & silver bowie on his site...

http://www.dfoggknives.com/EbonyNSilverBowie.htm

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I'm keeping my fingers crossed,but,I fear that my 5 minute response time to the notification e-mail will be tragically far too slow for me to get my first Fogg.
 
Beautiful,

Habber, yes there are some mighty fast buyers out there! Good luck with this one!
 
I was three minutes ..butt it was only a complimentary email...
gorgeous piece
 
*sigh*

I am becoming convinced that my chances of sighting the loch ness monster are better than my ever owning a Fogg knife........
 
That is a very nice bowie. I really like the handle. Great lines, built to fit the hand, deceptively elegant. The whole piece gives off a very classic and timeless vibe.

The neat argentium spacers and seppa washer really pop in relationship to the rich ebony handle. Overall nothing superfluous and just a continuous flow from tip to butt.

JMO.............Thanks for posting it up Joss!

CB
 
Amazing(as expected:D),great to see a new one.
Congrats to whomever the lucky new owner might be!:thumbup:

Doug
 
shaldag said:
I am becoming convinced that my chances of sighting the loch ness monster are better than my ever owning a Fogg knife........
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Some folks are speaking about a pending recession. Become good friends with Joss now in case he needs help in hard times.

Or move to Downeast Maine and get set up to do plowing and landscaping for Mr. Fogg so he can concentrate on his craft and pay you in bowies.

Just want to echo Kevin Jones' comments about the handle shape (though I do enjoy ebony) as it seems out of place to me on that breathtaking blade.
 
I would hazard a guess that if you held that blade you couldn't imagine any knife without a handle like that. But I've never seen a Fogg blade I didn't love.

Will
formerly known as badbamaump
 
Bladeandbarrel said:
What a bargain! LOL
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I assume that's meant to be ironic? :o:confused:

Personally, I would have liked this piece to be handled in some kind of ivory - walrus or mastodon most likely.

I actually love the handle design. I've always found facetted handles much more interesting that rounded ones. I have another bowie from Don that is very similar:

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I have to say I like the idea of Argentium being used. Argentium is proprietary sterling silver alloy that is (apprently) less prone to staining - pretty cool idea...
 
Gorgeous! And I'm with Joss on the faceted handles. When properly done they feel much better to me. :thumbup:
 
I personally disagree with the concept you don't get your moneys worth if that is what is meant by "I often admire Don's work but his pricing for what is received is out of my league.".

What is the value of a knife by one of the best bladesmiths out there? Getting a well conceived, well executed (and original idea) knife for between $2000 and $3000 is what the market dictates at his level of skill, expertise and reputation.

You have to ask youself, what are other top notch makers who have consistently made good work for several decades asking for their works. One could also jump to Japan, where mid-level swordsmiths get that much for a ko-gatana blade at 6.5".

Price is relative and the real question is why aren't examplary craftsmen better rewarded for what they make in this country.

JM2Cents.........

CB
 
CAB said:
Price is relative and the real question is why aren't examplary craftsmen better rewarded for what they make in this country.
CB
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They can be, and are, quite well compensated, IMO. CB......Sweat Equity, amigo...have to have 1 very good month at work, post-tax, in order to be able to afford this bad boy.

That said, while Anthony clarified his position ...I think that Don's work IS very fairly priced...the more you know him, and about him, the more his work is a gift to the world...many artists and craftspersons harbor this thought, I don't know if Don does, but in his case, it is true.

I would have purchased this knife, had it been an option.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
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