The sumptuous Swell Center - a traditional form within the pattern

Gevonovich

Gevonovich

Joined
Jan 17, 2011
Messages
15,193
The swell center form is one that seems to have caught the cutlery artisan's imagination. It has found its expression in many patterns. It captivates thoughts and stirs the emotions. Let us revel in its expressions from the swell center congress to the swell center jack and every coke bottle in between :D


30868190270_a3ebcf1012_b.jpg
 
Last edited:
Fine idea Gev, and as always, some choice composition from you. That old one sits well amongst the beautiful acorns.:thumbup:

I'll continue the 'nut' theme, this one a GEC Conductor atop a Pecan pie I made, the sweet of tooth would not have been deceived....:D

IMG_3094.jpg


Thanks, Will
 
Here's another: Queen Heritage Woodsman, a burly knife in contrast to the Conductor from GEC.

IMG_2351.jpg
 
Very good idea for a thread Gevo !!!
My Ulster that I bought in 1961
An older picture of a Camillus


Harry
 
Will

Two of my favorites...pecan pic and conductors!! And that is one extra special conductor :thumbup: The Heritage is a real gem too!

Arathol
Great to see you posting and of course you have some stellar examples...wow! The Northfields have me swooned :D Great photographs.

Harry
Wow...since 1961 and an Ulster! What a heirloom! Just a treat to see :D I have a Camillus and its such a great knife...I need to give it some pocket time

Christian
Just a smashing Forum knife! Thanks for the look :thumbup:

Netguy
That is one fine Moose! Who made it ?
 
I have to admit I'm a little confused about Swell Centres though...some knives only have the 'hump' or swell on one edge of the frame e.g. The Norfolk or GEC's Eureka et al. Do they count too? Or must it be a 'double hump' symmetrical swell?:confused:

Here's a Schatt that the worms have toured through,:eek: it's defo double hump..:D

IMG_3578.jpg
 
Will Power said:
I have to admit I'm a little confused about Swell Centres though...some knives only have the 'hump' or swell on one edge of the frame e.g. The Norfolk or GEC's Eureka et al. Do they count too? Or must it be a 'double hump' symmetrical swell?:confused:

Here's a Schatt that the worms have toured through,:eek: it's defo double hump..:D

IMG_3578.jpg
Click to expand...

In my mind, the Norfolk counts with its swell on one side but the Eureka might be a little too curvy to qualify, but I'll let the possessor decide :D;) This is a reference I like to refer to on patterns : http://www.knifecollector.net/PocketKnifePatterns.html. If others have one you like, please post the link

Edit: your link is there in my quote but your image is not showing for me, Will:confused:

netguy1999 said:
That, sir, is a Tuna Valley. I am very impressed with Tuna Valley, although I only have one so far. I'm looking for more :)
Click to expand...

Thank you and may your dreams come true!
 
Will, I am impressed by the quality of the knives you show! :eek:
kamagong I wish I had known of Blade forums earlier, this looks like a killer! :thumbup:
 
Arathol - Wonderful group of swell centers.
Can you tell what the bottom one is please.
Thank you
 
The only two I have, my Ohta whittler and the Robeson I asked him to base it on (but bigger :) )



~Chip
 
WValtakis said:
The only two I have, my Ohta whittler and the Robeson I asked him to base it on (but bigger :) )



~Chip
Click to expand...

Chip...I always get excited when someone says Ohta but that one makes ones heart race! I have never seen that particular beauty of a Robeson before. What a treat and thanks for the look. Feel free to post multiple angles of either again...lol :D



draggat
A fine cherry specimen indeed! Thank you for sharing it :thumbup:
 
This old Robeson (1922-'39) swell center pen is my favorite of the pattern. Can't resist the tip bolsters and butterscotch bone.

RobSE-MarkOpen_zps9c511a36.jpg~original


This Blue Grass Cutlery Winchester (1990) is another beautifully made example.

4210329b-75c4-4062-a9ad-c6bd6ebc6b02_zpsvjnfekb6.jpg~original


1983 Frank Buster Celebrated Fight'n Rooster stag jack is an unusual pattern, but does have a swell center.

FRdoglegComp_zpsyqfvnxnn.jpg~original
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top