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Scrim is a neat art form that only appeals to me when it is flawlessly done. Like firearm engraving, it is best used to commemorate an event or theme that has special meaning to the beholder.
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Nice stuff, but I hope Mr. Hargraves credited Boris Vallejo for copying his 1982 artwork.
Interesting topic of discussion. Like engraving, I think if the scrimshaw is designed to the application well, it enhances the beauty of the object.
At Blade this spring, I was discussing this topic with a well known maker in the Guild area and he stated that the FIRST knives sold off of his table were the ones with scrimshaw. He also indicated that in HIS experience scrimshaw is still high in demand.
That being said, it does appear that there are less knives with scrimshaw shown on the internet on forums and in stores.
A scrimshander I have a very high opinion of is John Stahl. I have seen him and his work many times at NCCA shows and he seems to apply his art exceptionally well. His big cats and birds of prey are stunning.
Peter
At Blade this spring, I was discussing this topic with a well known maker in the Guild area and he stated that the FIRST knives sold off of his table were the ones with scrimshaw. He also indicated that in HIS experience scrimshaw is still high in demand.
That being said, it does appear that there are less knives with scrimshaw shown on the internet on forums and in stores.
A scrimshander I have a very high opinion of is John Stahl. I have seen him and his work many times at NCCA shows and he seems to apply his art exceptionally well. His big cats and birds of prey are stunning.
Peter
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This is just thinking aloud, but would it stand to reason that as fewer and fewer people do scrimshaw, those last few guys would end up getting most of the customers who still want it? And/or the lesser artists have been "weeded out" (sorry for the poor analogy) leaving only the exceptional artists whose work will almost always be in demand?
Got me thinking, though. I might like scrim a little better if it was done in a non-representational fashion like maybe something in a Celtic, Arabic or Nordic motif.
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I love good scrimshaw. I have been trying to learn from Hutch Hutchings.
Here is another great example of some Gary Williams work on a Hibben custom.
Here is another great example of some Gary Williams work on a Hibben custom.
I love good scrimshaw. I have been trying to learn from Hutch Hutchings.
Here is another great example of some Gary Williams work on a Hibben custom.
Those raccoons are amazing. The snout on the left seems to be coming right out of the panel. Nice engraving also.
From the pictures of his work that I have seen, Gary Williams "Garbo" is definitely one of the great scrimshanders.
Peter
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Engraving looks good on certain knives.
I feel your Pride and joy knife should be personalized with some fine engraving.
Here's one I recently had worked on By Dave Vilard. He has recently gotten into Scrimshaw and is doing incredible work!! Dave is going to be doing engraving, That will be the next thing I ask him to do for me. :thumbup:
These were also done By Dave
I feel your Pride and joy knife should be personalized with some fine engraving.
Here's one I recently had worked on By Dave Vilard. He has recently gotten into Scrimshaw and is doing incredible work!! Dave is going to be doing engraving, That will be the next thing I ask him to do for me. :thumbup:
These were also done By Dave