As always, thanks for your efforts to share your work here with us!!! It is APPRECIATED!!!!
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As always, thanks for your efforts to share your work here with us!!! It is APPRECIATED!!!!
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It's been a BUSY past 6 weeks. I can't get enough done and have travelled to THREE shows. Let's get back to some of these.....
Majestic. Stately. Important. @Kolenko_Knives declares prominence with this dagger.
Knife: Fixed Dagger
BL/OAL: 16"/21"
Material: Turkish Twist Damascus
Forged_by: Zladinox
Bolster: Sterling silver, 14K gold, garnets
Handle: Sterling silver, 14K gold, garnets
http://www.kolenko.com/
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Wow what an amazing piece, beautifully captured by you Jim. Stunning Sir!
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OK, I'm back with some standouts from the past Fall. I've been to TWO Shows and a TON of Studio work since my last posts.
I'm aware of the focus on BIG blades for the next series, in anticipation of the 'Best Bowie 2021' pending review.
Others will include and follow.
Thanks for watching.
I'm aware of the focus on BIG blades for the next series, in anticipation of the 'Best Bowie 2021' pending review.
Others will include and follow.
Thanks for watching.
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Got YOUR attention! Robert Winters (No IG) Put his forge and his sculpting the good use.
Ebony handle and his mosaic damascus. WOW!
You can contact him at:
wintersblades@gmail.com
Ebony handle and his mosaic damascus. WOW!
You can contact him at:
wintersblades@gmail.com
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If LOOKS could kill, we're ALL dead! @TyrellKnifeWorks slays us with this pair of assassinators.
'Bowie on Fire' and 'Ice Blue Bowie' are his captions.
'Bowie on Fire' and 'Ice Blue Bowie' are his captions.
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Dennis @FriedlyKnives brought his AAA game! WHEW!
'Impressive' is a mild adjective here!
This year there was no award given for Best Bowie or Collaboration at BSW. However, we'll show you a TOP contender!
Maker: Dennis Friedly
Engraver: Gil Rudolph
Blade Steel: Robert Eggerling
'Impressive' is a mild adjective here!
This year there was no award given for Best Bowie or Collaboration at BSW. However, we'll show you a TOP contender!
Maker: Dennis Friedly
Engraver: Gil Rudolph
Blade Steel: Robert Eggerling
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Go BIG, *then* go home! @ChippedMetal enhanced this chopper with his endless Celtic Knot pattern.
The blade is by @CarothersPerformance, and designed by @Dan_Keffeler. Sheath by Chad @PirtleMade
18" blade and 29" OAL!
Taking out adversaries with elegance!
The blade is by @CarothersPerformance, and designed by @Dan_Keffeler. Sheath by Chad @PirtleMade
18" blade and 29" OAL!
Taking out adversaries with elegance!
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'Brut de Forge' Nessmuk by @CJKnives is as good looking as it is good working!
Chris didn't think the sheath needed to be part of the display, but I say he did a great job with it and it looks like a worthy addition.
Felt GREAT in the hand, too.
Knife: Fixed Nessmuk Hunter
Model: Forged Stacked Handle
Material: 1084 High Carbon Steel
Forged_by: Chris James
Bolster: Copper
Handle: Stack composed of spacers of leather, nickel silver, copper and black vulcanized fiber, with a cocobolo centerpiece. Finished with an elk antler crotchbutt
Sheath: by maker
Chris didn't think the sheath needed to be part of the display, but I say he did a great job with it and it looks like a worthy addition.
Felt GREAT in the hand, too.
Knife: Fixed Nessmuk Hunter
Model: Forged Stacked Handle
Material: 1084 High Carbon Steel
Forged_by: Chris James
Bolster: Copper
Handle: Stack composed of spacers of leather, nickel silver, copper and black vulcanized fiber, with a cocobolo centerpiece. Finished with an elk antler crotchbutt
Sheath: by maker
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VERY young maker (age 17!) @ZanderNicholsKnives is keeping our senior interests alive and vibrant.
Classic coffin handle with compelling blade steel and nicely carved and blued guards. This young man is paying attention!
Who recognized that sheath by @PaulLongLeather?
Thank you @kohai1999 for the opportunity.
Classic coffin handle with compelling blade steel and nicely carved and blued guards. This young man is paying attention!
Who recognized that sheath by @PaulLongLeather?
Thank you @kohai1999 for the opportunity.
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BaBAM! This mighty Bowie From @WilburnForge kicks ass and takes NO names.
Knife: Fixed Bowie
Model: Collaboration
BL/OAL: 13 /18 3/8"
Material: 1084 & 15N20
Forged_by: Salem Straub
Bolster: firestorm Damascus
Handle: Ancient Walrus Ivory
Sheath: Aaron Wilburn
Collaboration work with @SalemStraub on his powerful forged steel.
His Mastersmith sheath is only exceeded by his hardware fittings. EVERYTHING is exemplary, and tasteful, and BIG!
Knife: Fixed Bowie
Model: Collaboration
BL/OAL: 13 /18 3/8"
Material: 1084 & 15N20
Forged_by: Salem Straub
Bolster: firestorm Damascus
Handle: Ancient Walrus Ivory
Sheath: Aaron Wilburn
Collaboration work with @SalemStraub on his powerful forged steel.
His Mastersmith sheath is only exceeded by his hardware fittings. EVERYTHING is exemplary, and tasteful, and BIG!
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Well-known SECRET! Jim Poor #FlatlandForge is a renowned farrier/blacksmith who has ALL the top forgers paying attention.
His underpowered IG is @Poor.Jim, yet he don't care.
Model: FANCY CAMP
BL/OAL: 6 INCH'S
Material: DAMASCUS
Forged_by: JIM POOR
Bolster: 1075 CARBON STEEL
Handle: SPALTED PECAN
Sheath: @PaytonFarrisCustomLeather
I have another I'll post later. Gratifying!
His underpowered IG is @Poor.Jim, yet he don't care.
Model: FANCY CAMP
BL/OAL: 6 INCH'S
Material: DAMASCUS
Forged_by: JIM POOR
Bolster: 1075 CARBON STEEL
Handle: SPALTED PECAN
Sheath: @PaytonFarrisCustomLeather
I have another I'll post later. Gratifying!
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'Nouveau Frontiere' By Anders @HogstromKnives 
His artistry is now SO recognizable with the sculpted guards of bronze with patina. Ahhhhhh......
That hamon, tho....!
Model: 'Nouveau Frontiere'
BL/OAL: 9" / 15"
Material: 1050 carbon w double hamon
Bolster: Textured and antiqued bronze w damasteel spacers
Handle: stag
Frame: Bronze liner
Sheath: Balatoni
His artistry is now SO recognizable with the sculpted guards of bronze with patina. Ahhhhhh......
That hamon, tho....!
Model: 'Nouveau Frontiere'
BL/OAL: 9" / 15"
Material: 1050 carbon w double hamon
Bolster: Textured and antiqued bronze w damasteel spacers
Handle: stag
Frame: Bronze liner
Sheath: Balatoni
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RWL 'Little Bear' to the MAX! @JohnYoungKnives surpasses expectations with this MONSTER.
Fend them off with brilliance.
Cape Buffalo handle with unmistakable @Julie_Warenski engraving.
John and Jennifer are a deserved addition to the AKI.
@Artknifeinvitational
Fend them off with brilliance.
Cape Buffalo handle with unmistakable @Julie_Warenski engraving.
John and Jennifer are a deserved addition to the AKI.
@Artknifeinvitational
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Whoa! 'Searles Bowie' by @TROvereynderKnives is as fine an example as will ever be reproduced.
BL/OAL 9.25"/ 14" African blackwood handle, engraving by Brian Hochstrat.
Harvey Dean, MS says there are 271 gold pins in the handle, as is the original. Tom will verify.
The great Star of Texas is proudly included! Tom is SO versatile, fixed, folder, modern, historical, he's ready.
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BL/OAL 9.25"/ 14" African blackwood handle, engraving by Brian Hochstrat.
Harvey Dean, MS says there are 271 gold pins in the handle, as is the original. Tom will verify.
The great Star of Texas is proudly included! Tom is SO versatile, fixed, folder, modern, historical, he's ready.
@ArtKnifeInvitational
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Sacred. Initial silence is not unusual. @Solid_State_Studios Andrew Meers, MS always impresses, surprises, and elevates.
14" (350mm) blade, 20" (500mm) OAL
You may now breathe and comment....
14" (350mm) blade, 20" (500mm) OAL
You may now breathe and comment....
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LOOK OUT! Here I come! @MattRobertsKnives, JS gets the deserved attention with this traditional clip-point Bowie.
There is a sweet hint of a hamon which shows well in hand.
He ALWAYS forges a big FAT rounded spine!
Look closely at his buttcap. Intentional facets.
Model: Classic Bowie
BL/OAL: 11" / 16"
Material: 1075
Bolster: Nitre blued steel
Handle: European stag
There is a sweet hint of a hamon which shows well in hand.
He ALWAYS forges a big FAT rounded spine!
Look closely at his buttcap. Intentional facets.
Model: Classic Bowie
BL/OAL: 11" / 16"
Material: 1075
Bolster: Nitre blued steel
Handle: European stag
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'Skye' Cutlass = 21" blade / 27" OAL @RickDunkerley, MS ALWAYS impresses!
Always sole-authorship. Those are wrought iron fittings which were carved and heat colored.
Outstanding carved mammoth ivory scales.
Always sole-authorship. Those are wrought iron fittings which were carved and heat colored.
Outstanding carved mammoth ivory scales.
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*TERMINUS* by @HogstromKnives zooms into our world. "The interstellar mothership of all space cowboy Bowies!"
Anders' thriving BOLD usage of cast bronze sets him apart and makes him immediately recognizable.
BL/OAL: 7 1/2" / 12 1/2"
Material: Damasteel Vinland pattern
Bolster: All Bronze, see below
Handle: Damasteel Vinland trim
Frame: Hand carved, textured & antiqued bronze
Sheath: Balatoni
Knife Comments: Leave YOURS below!
Anders' thriving BOLD usage of cast bronze sets him apart and makes him immediately recognizable.
BL/OAL: 7 1/2" / 12 1/2"
Material: Damasteel Vinland pattern
Bolster: All Bronze, see below
Handle: Damasteel Vinland trim
Frame: Hand carved, textured & antiqued bronze
Sheath: Balatoni
Knife Comments: Leave YOURS below!
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Red ALERT! Andrew Meers, MS @Solid_State_Studios is one of those shake-your-head-in-disbelief makers.
'Catacombs Fighter' 10"BL/15"OAL in ebony and silver.
His cutlery visions always include something captivating and surprising.
Presented at the @ArtKnifeInvitational he is in another world altogether. I'm pleased to see him enter ours on occasion!
'Catacombs Fighter' 10"BL/15"OAL in ebony and silver.
His cutlery visions always include something captivating and surprising.
Presented at the @ArtKnifeInvitational he is in another world altogether. I'm pleased to see him enter ours on occasion!