Topo-Gigio #3 "Mini"-Balisong

[Osprey Guy]

This is my third in the ongoing series. With the addition of the carved steel spacers and the black lip pearl to the handles, this one proved to be a lot more work than the previous all ivory versions.


Blade-Eggerling Damascus with carved Fleur De Lis on both sides.
Handles- Carved Ivory (Elephant), Carved 416 Stainless, Premium Black Lip Pearl
Liners- Titanium, Fileworked and Anodized
Latch- 416 Stainless
Gems- Amethyst set in stops pins

Closed- 2 1/2"
Opened- 4"

FYI- My original plan was to have Coop shoot it, but I wound up working on it into the wee hours the night before leaving for the Blade Show and I didn't even have a chance to grab a quick couple of pics of my own. Like the previous two versions it sold within the first few minutes of the show and I didn't know at the time that the owner was going to ask me to ship it to him after the show...So in order to get a photographic record I wound up giving it to Point Seven to shoot.

When I got home I grabbed a few pics of my own before shipping the knife out on Thursday.


Here's the Point Seven shot. Under normal lighting the black lip had a lot of color but under his lights the pearl came alive like a neon sign!!! I dig the sting ray background. I've had a large sheet sitting around for a couple of years collecting dust. Now I know what to do with it.

My pics:

This was a new filework pattern for me. I was pleased with the way it turned out and definitely plan on using it again.

Love to hear your comments...


Dennis Greenbaum

 

[Montejano]

Friend Dennis

I remember still, when you taught me the first one " Topo Gigio" and i liked a lot.

Thanks by teaching us this beautiful work.
A hug

Montejano

 

[Dave Kelly]

:thumbup: This is my favorite of the 3 that you've made Dennis! I've always been curious how you do this intricate carving and file work and now looking at your pages in the new book I finally get a glimpse. I still can't imagine the talent, time and patience it takes you to create this beautiful artwork, I'm looking forward to #4

Really like to see one of these in person, hopefully at next years Blade show.
Dave

 

[SharpByCoop]

It's a stunning combination. You have a knack for those mid-spacers and filework. Really elegant. I am *really* pleased you found a buyer so quickly. Boy, that's a nice ending.

No apologies needed. Eric's image is elegant and deserving. So are your clear shots. Really.

What's next?

Coop

 

[Darrel Ralph]

It is a sweet unit .
I got to handle it at the show.
Dennis is quit a knifemaker.

 

[mafeya]

Hey...nice bali. Very cute in my opinion. Btw, how much did it go for? Curious. Thanks.