Next Generation Loerchner

Here is another. She will have to get this one shot by Coop. I can not get a good photo with all the reflections.
!0" long, carved from 3/8" thick 440C, Brian Lyttle nickel damascus inlay.
Wolfgang
 

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I was fortunate to be able to handle Elizabeth's knives at the CKG show..fantastic work! I will repost my pics / comments here for those who have not seen the review (and in case this thread lasts longer than my review)..


Wolfe and Elizabeth Loerchner

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Elizabeth Loerchner is following the footsteps of her famous father, Wolfgang “Wolfe” with art knives made completely by hand (no power tools). Based on her first two knives, I have no doubt she will one day be winning her own Cronk Awards!

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Extreme art meets extreme tactical! Elizabeth’s knife with a Warren Thomas Rhino.

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wolfeknives said:
Here is another. She will have to get this one shot by Coop. I can not get a good photo with all the reflections.
!0" long, carved from 3/8" thick 440C, Brian Lyttle nickel damascus inlay.
Wolfgang
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its very beautiful Elizabeth.
you have a great talent and an extremely talented and gifted father.
please continue making knives, the world needs more of this.

dan favano
 
WOW I never thought you could be outdone Wolfgang. Congratulations Elizabeth, I have always felt a great teacher should have students that may exceed their abilities and you are well on the way. You have popped to the top of my "gotta buy one" list.:thumbup::thumbup:
 
I met Elizabeth (Liz) at the show and not only was her work amazing but she is a really sweet and confident young woman.

It will be wonderful to see her fly!

Take care, Neil
 
That is the finest first knife I have seen. Congratulations to both of you. I look forward to seeing more.
 
I wouldn't have thought anyone could approach the artistic sense of Wolfe Loerchner, but it does seem that his daughter Elizabeth is on her way towards becoming another treasure.

John
 
Thank you for all the kind comments. Liz is extremely dedicated, and a pleasure to teach. She has her progress all planned out. She will stay with integrals to perfect filework and inlay fitting, then move on to regular fixed blades and some daggers. This will give her a good background in fitting and pinning. Then the ultimate goal is to move into folders. At the rate she is progressing, she should be there within a year.
I have been asked by several people if I am helping with her work. I am not, that would be self defeating. I give her lots of advice though, sometimes more than she wants. It is a pleasure teaching someone who is not only dedicated, but is also willing to work late into the night to perfect a detail.
Hoyer: Yes I will be in Solvang this year. I am looking forward to the trip.:thumbup:
Wolfgang
 
A couple more pics of Liz's latest work. The little letter opener was a practice piece for fitting and pinning bolsters.
Wolfgang
 

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I teach athletics. As a good 'coach', no matter how I try some personalities either don't have the gifts, the genetics, or the concentration to excel.

On the other hand, some personalities have it all--especially the concentration and willingness to improve. The coaching helps, but the athlete (or student) is self-derived.

Exhibit A:

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Elizabeth is a rising star. Pay close attention. :)

Coop
 
even though her work is similar to yours, Wolfgang, there are some really distinct elements which I think will become more evident as Elizabeth becomes more confident in her own vision.
I'm excited about tracking the progression of her work over time, it will be very interesting to see her dabble in various artistic languages in regards to knife making.
 
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