Russian Masterpieces

Marcel54

Marcel54

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In an other, and a bit depressing, thread someone asked for pictures of knives. So to lighten the spirit (a bit) here are some pictures (only the pics the knives aren't mine) I collected from Russian Masterpieces. The names of the makers I don't have readily available but if someone is interested in a specific knife I can look it up.

Here we go and enjoy:

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Certainly strange knives but they look extremely well made. I like the ladder pattern on one of those daggers. Is the steel made by the maker?
 
I like the ladder pattern on one of those daggers. Is the steel made by the maker?
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Jon, that depends. Sometimes the maker does it all alone but most of the times these knives are collaborations. The Russians have the same tradition as the Japanese, they use "super specialists" for different parts of the knife.

By the way, they know their prices in Russia too. I know for a fact that the knife "Ex Orienta Lux" had to cost about $12,000.

There is a nice article on Russian knives in Blade December 2008 as well.

Marcel
 
Marcel, most of these fit in my "absolutely gorgeous" category. It's funny that you post Russian knives. I think you know I collect Ericksons, and Curt's most expensive art dagger at last weekend's ECCKS went to a Russian.
 
Those knives are useless as knives
but simply breath-taking gorgeous works of art!!! WOW................
 
I am stunned!! I had no idea knives like this existed. Truly exceptional talent displayed there...
 
Wow! Marcel you need to cut down on the coffee.

Amazing works of art and the photos are their equal.

Russia is certainly an interesting place. The car companys there should hire knifemakers in their design room.
 
Man!!!! Those Eastern European guys do some WILD carving!!!:eek::thumbup: I've seen some work from some Czech makers like that too.
 
Phenomenal!
Thank you Marcel. That is just what we need in here.
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Lovely work. One thing the custom knife world is not very good at is opening up to / getting exposed to other styles and traditions. Who knows what the top knifemakers in China, India, Japan, etc, might be making these days.
 
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Those knives are useless as knives.
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I'm not so sure about that. Any artisan (or team) that goes to that much trouble probably isn't using junk steel.

EDC? naw ;) But worthless? Maybe not. In any case, they're fascinating. Thanks for the pics/link, Marcel and Keith.
 
It's funny that you post Russian knives. I think you know I collect Ericksons, and Curt's most expensive art dagger at last weekend's ECCKS went to a Russian.
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That doesn't surprises me one bit. As every one knows there are a lot of "nouveau riche" in Russia and they like to treat themselves to nice things;) I know that at the Milan Show there is always a Russian collector who buys up the most expensive art daggers there...maybe it's the same guy who knows?

Those knives are useless as knives
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I don't think so. The Russians pay extra attention to the steel. They have very talented steel makers over there.

Lovely work. One thing the custom knife world is not very good at is opening up to / getting exposed to other styles and traditions. Who knows what the top knifemakers in China, India, Japan, etc, might be making these days.
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Joss, you're absolutely right.

Marcel
 
Great set of pictures.

Do you know if the Russian makers typically carve or cast the more decorative sculptural elements?

Marcel54 said:
That doesn't surprises me one bit. As every one knows there are a lot of "nouveau riche" in Russia and they like to treat themselves to nice things;) I know that at the Milan Show there is always a Russian collector who buys up the most expensive art daggers there...maybe it's the same guy who knows?



I don't think so. The Russians pay extra attention to the steel. They have very talented steel makers over there.



Joss, you're absolutely right.

Marcel
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