Razor-inspired knife with display box.

I'm in love with the details here. That little bone stop for the top hinge is too much!

John
 
Very beautiful work, I especially like the very unique and bold style of the classic straight razor. I think you nailed the look you set out to capture in a classy way!
 
Here I go again, looking at this terrific package, hard to stay away from this thread.

Best,

Bob
 
Magnus knows what he is doing. And he does it very well.
 
I was thinking about this last night, had to do a search to find it. But Damn I wanted to drool over that creation again.
Is that A bad thing??:jerkit:
I may have a problem....
 
gregncat said:
I was thinking about this last night, had to do a search to find it. But Damn I wanted to drool over that creation again.
Is that A bad thing??:jerkit:
I may have a problem....
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I am glad to have created something that made such an impression on you :D

Thank you!

/Magnus
 
Magnus Axelson said:
I am glad to have created something that made such an impression on you :D

Thank you!

/Magnus
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Same here... that thing is just wonderful.

And it's just EVIL, EVIL I tell ya' that people keep posting in this thread which makes me come back here to see the beauty of it again and again, knowing that it's something that I can never have!:mad: (:D)
 
I love it ! Excellent craftmanship and attention to details. I don't agree with STeven. Did you ever use a traditionnal razor ? I did. I guess you could actually shave your face with this one since the blade doesn't have to be large to be useful.
 
I have to agree Tim, it is evil to have to look at this time and again knowing that you'll never even be able to hold it in your hand. Kind of like your best friend's wife. No touchy for you.
 
This might be one of the single most awesome things I have ever seen.
 
Patrick M. said:
I love it ! Excellent craftmanship and attention to details. I don't agree with STeven. Did you ever use a traditional razor ? I did. guess you could actually shave your face with this one since the blade doesn't have to be large to be useful.
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I own and shave with three traditional razors, including one from Butch Harner. The piece that Magnus made would not handle like a straight razor in shaving, at least not the way that I hold them.

You don't have to agree with me, Patrick. I expressed my opinion, directed at some comments that Lorien made.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Kohai999 said:
The piece that Magnus made would not handle like a straight razor in shaving, at least not the way that I hold them.
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Yes, you're probably right on that point.

Kohai999 said:
You don't have to agree with me, Patrick. I expressed my opinion, directed at some comments that Lorien made..
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Of course. I wasn't arguing. I just wanted to point out that a small blade can do the job.
 
this post, Steven?

Lorien said:
Garsson's post got me thinking about a knife's potential as a fetishistic or ritualistic object.

I think a lot of people buy knives motivated by the knife's ability to act as a symbol or talisman of some type, (for them) especially when the knife isn't going to do anything more than be a treasured possession to be admired and communed with in some personal form.

For some folk, the stark tactical knife provides this connection, (often referred to in such quarters as 'grail'), for others the connection can only be found in a unique one of a kind form, such as Magnus pursues with his art.

I think I occupy the same school of thought as you Steven, when it comes to practical application, but this 'outlandish' type of knife construction I feel has an important role to play in the world.

While I wouldn't likely buy this knife for myself, because as I said I gravitate toward more practical, (to me) designs I still am awed by its enigmatic presence in the landscape of custom knives.

Virgil Englund also makes some of the most interesting knives I've ever seen, and while they don't top my list of knives to purchase for myself, they do top my list of unique steel creations which play an important role in triggering a unique response, because they are unique works of Art. This piece certainly falls into that category.
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with this;

Kohai999 said:
Mr. Arnold, lemme try this again.

The construction, design and execution of the packaging does not seem to be contentious for anyone. It is not for me as well. The design, art and craft are all represented in equal proportions. As a sculpture, box, or display piece, from all angles presented it is mysterious (what is in there?) visually arresting, and represents mastery of technique.

The knife does not have this quality for me. Judging it visually only, without having it in hand It features snakewood (no mention of stabilizing or not) an attractive, yet dubious material, cracking wise.....the handle features one look, the blade another, there is a broken sense of flow for me...the organic inelegantly fused with harsh, somewhat geometric "digital" forms. If ever there was a use for a different sized and shaped and less sunk handle attachment device, it is presented as example "A" of the 4 forward Torx bolts. The lack of tapering of both the tang and the handle scales was a missed opportunity for another differentially presented plane.

The shape of the blade is, as has been seen lately, ideally suited for a chopper, here not so much. The groove looks like it moves forward off the blade, and the damascus pattern competes with, rather than compliments the snakewood handle.

I like elements of both handle and blade, but not together, and not in a rendering of this type.

This is purely a matter of taste and preference, and thought to explain in greater detail, so you would understand some of the pondering that went into the initial post.



As a sculptor in the art knife realm, Virgil is without peer. The expense of the knives, the lack of makers mark on them(they come with a signature fob) and the absence of an edge on this work precludes it from ever being remotely considered for my collection. Virgil is in a class of his own.....and hopefully, it stays that way.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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that was a good exchange. I didn't know that stuff about Virgil Englund.

Ps. I'm going to have to go an contradict myself here. The more I admire this knife, the more I could see it occupying a portion of my personal space. While I couldn't at this time afford to buy it, I certainly would if I had the dollars. Not only is Magnus one of the most imaginative and talented knife makers I know, but this little enigmatic package has really really grown on me. That ability; to constantly provide a new vantage point and a new way of seeing, is the hallmark of real Art, and now that I feel that the Collector in me has been awakened, this piece fits the bill. For me, that is.
 
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with this;



that was a good exchange. I didn't know that stuff about Virgil Englund.

Ps. I'm going to have to go an contradict myself here. The more I admire this knife, the more I could see it occupying a portion of my personal space. While I couldn't at this time afford to buy it, I certainly would if I had the dollars. Not only is Magnus one of the most imaginative and talented knife makers I know, but this little enigmatic package has really really grown on me. That ability; to constantly provide a new vantage point and a new way of seeing, is the hallmark of real Art, and now that I feel that the Collector in me has been awakened, this piece fits the bill. For me, that is.
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Lorien, .....thank you!! Your words truly mean soo much!

I am very happy to have made something that evokes feelings and opinions like this!
Any feelings and opinions as a matter of fact!
I learn a lot from you and everyone else here! And I must say that I am also glad I get varying reactions to my work, it broadens my view and I learn more this way! And to be honest, it would be very boring if we all had the exact same taste in knives, then every knife made would look more or less the same! Where is the challange and joy in that?!?

So, I do indeed appreciate all comments I can get from each and all who so kindly takes their time to comment my work!

Regards
/Magnus
 
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