Still Life

[cfoster2003]

those look great :thumbup:

 

[phacochère]

Bulldog / David Breniere ( France ) / 100c6 for the blade / elephant ivory for the handel

 

[phacochère]

I have in all 3 ivory knives of elephant (2 Breniere and a Lloyd) but I believe that I would not buy it any more. I does not feel me comfortable with the idea of the ivory of elephant. I enjoy the mammoth ivory because I know that the animal died in "maid" conditions.

 

[phacochère]

David Lespect ( France ) / 115c2 steel for the blade / Bones for the handel

 

[phacochère]

Yssingeaux by Laurent Gaillard ( france ) / rwl34 for the blade / Coloured stabilized birch for the handel

 

[phacochère]

a little fixed blade by Cassca ( France ) / sanmai C130 & iron for the blade / Beech for the handel

 

[nozyk]

Stephane,you have a most amazing collection!Every single one appeals to my tastes and you have furthered my conviction to rid myself of all production knives and focus on finely crafted customs.My bank account might disagree.
Your presentations are fun to view and present the knives from a unique perspective.
Pray tell,where is the slingshot from? Another of my "interests" and I ave never seen anything quite like it.
Merci!

Juste some fixed blades

Scagel like / Stéphane Detrait ( France ) / 100c6 for the blade / stag for the handel

 

[phacochère]

Nozyk,
Thanks a lot for the compliment !

It is true that knife craft(home-made) are often a little more expensive that the industrial productions but it is so pleasant to discuss with the craftsman to get closer to most his desire(envy) and to wait for its knife to receive it finally! But I have to say that it have very beautiful knives manufacturer there also.
In France there is not bad young craftsman which(who) do not make too high price.

for the slingshot
http://www.bellsofhythe.com/catapultforks.asp

 

[nozyk]

Thank YOU Stephane!

I could not agree more. I was not implying in any way that the craftsmen,artists really,who make these knives are too highly priced by any means.Indeed,I have several which were priced well below some production models. The allure is exactly what you mention,working with a maker for a one off piece unique to you or acquiring one he made for whomever might be lucky enough to see it first. Being individually hand made,one is assured a unique piece.Do you carry and use most/some of these from your collection?

Thank also for the catapult info!
N

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks JacK !
Yes Lausanne is an attractive city, a little bit small but attractive.:thumbup:

Please accept my apologies for neglecting this thread, I'm not sure how that happened! You have a wonderful collection my friend, beautifully photographed

I haven't been to Lausanne for about five years, but I have travelled all over Switzerland, and it remains one of my favourite places

Jack

 

[Clem Kadiddlehopper]

Those are some great photos and knives, thanks for showing them.

 

[phacochère]

Nozyk,

It is often the arrived last one who finds himself in my pocket, but it turns all the same not bad. And when I am at home I use very often several knives. But I have to say that I often return towards those who have a steel blade carbon because I adore even the patina settle down.

Jack Black,

Many thanks my friend ! maybe one day we can drink a beer and have a talk about knives in switzerland !

Pocketknifesheaths, Thank :thumbup:


2 new young finished. I have not received them yet, but I am so satisfied that I already put photos that the cutlers sent to me.

 

[phacochère]

City bowie by http://kuma-knives.tumblr.com ( France ) / sandwich 90mcv8 for the blade / box tree for the handel

 

[phacochère]

Teumessian by Pierre Henri Monnet http://couteauxph.blog4ever.com ( France ) / Xc75 for the blade / Green Micarta for the handel

 

[SweptEdge]

Beautiful works of art. Thanks for sharing them.

 

[phacochère]

On Saturday, there was a little sun! It made for a long time!

Rackets(Snowshoes) in feet, knife in the pocket is not more missing than my dog and ! HOP ! all in the car direction the mountain.

Small walking of 3 hours to arrive at a mountain lake or divers make of it plunged under the ice.

I really look forward to that the summer comes but the winter offers all the same very beautiful landscapes!

 

[Jack Black]

Jack Black,

Many thanks my friend ! maybe one day we can drink a beer and have a talk about knives in switzerland !

I very much hope I'll be sure to let you know when I next visit (though I travel much less than I used to). Thanks for showing us more of your beautiful knives and your beautiful country :thumbup:

Jack

 

[Gevonovich]

It is an absolute pleasure to view your knives! Thank you

 

[pertinux]

On Saturday, there was a little sun! It made for a long time!

Rackets(Snowshoes) in feet, knife in the pocket is not more missing than my dog and ! HOP ! all in the car direction the mountain.

Thanks for taking us along!

However did you decide which knife to take? Did you have any others tucked away, just in case?

This was my favorite of many great photographs:

~ P.

 

[mike Berkovitch]

Beautiful landscape (and knives...)
Mike