Turtle

[Bruce Bump]

Each one is special. Thanks for posting them. Love the bowie best.

 

[Turtle81]

Thanks!
"Quanah Parker" 6,4" sandwich blade, W5+ construction steel, partial hardening.. copper,deer bone,deer skin..

 

[Turtle81]

"Dumbo" made in cooperation with my friend Petr..damascus,elephant ivory, eben, silver..blade 3,6"

 

[Turtle81]

Hi friends! something new.."Boar" blade forged wagon spring, 10" long,thickness 0,2", forged stainless steel, deer stag, deer leather..total lenght 16,5 "..sheath is from rawhide..

Merry christmas an happy new year, guys!! All the best! Jirka "Turtle" Hrala

 

[bladeymae]

I like all of your knives but the Bowies really catch my eye . Thank you for showing your work.

Johnny

 

[DennisStrickland]

man thats what i call the real rendavous period. great old timey look.

 

[JParanee]

Very Nice work

i like the period Bowie and the Kukri

 

[DennisStrickland]

man i have'nt seen anything so organic since virgil england. those knives do'nt look made , they look like they grew in some primitive paradise. that khukuri has prettier curves than most geogous ladies.

 

[Rossi Knives]

Great attention to detail.

That would be a knife that you could look at over and over and always find a new detail to enjoy.

-Nick

 

[Fort Henry Custom Knives]

I love Period knife pieces and I commend you on your attention to detail.

Thanks for posting these pics.

 

[Turtle81]

Hi! After long time,something new. "Dragon" school-leaving examination by my schoolmate Jiri Kmosek. Because it was hard work, schoolmaster allowed him some help. Jiri addressed me "Dragon" is from 1/8" metal plate and something about 2200 lbs. Now is in the town centre in Jičín. Its very old town, with many legends. Dragon is nonevent for this country Here some pics from work flow..

 

[Sam Salvati]

Awesome!

 

[Wulf]

I do not envy the fate of the Vandiemanlander in Blood Meridian, but, perhaps if he'd been better armed ... that's just a wild beast of a bowie... very cool.

I'm also impressed by the diversity of your work - those other knives are great as well.

But that dragon is something else entirely! Awesome!

 

[bluejaunte]

That dragon is unbelievable! Sadly, in the USA, it would never be allowed out in public due to all of the sharp edges and points on it.

Your work is very impressive!

 

[thompsonblades]

Me like BIG knifes!

Great work. Gotta love the "rough n tough" look.

 

[Turtle81]

Thank you all for acknowledgments!
"Cpt. Perak" (it was hero from comics..man who fights against nazis during occupation of Czechoslovakia) Blade forged from Ford model T spring is 8" long, stainless forged guard, handle 8000 years old oak..

 

[eygen]

That dragon is WICKED!

I love your other knives too. Especially the first one. It just gives me that "WOAH, AWESOME" feeling. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Do you have a website or anything? Your work looks very good.

 

[Buffalohump]

That's a hell of a task you've set yourself. Can't wait to see what you do for Toadvine, and of course, the Judge.

Thanks!! Next knife of member Glanton gang will be soon..I want make all of them...

 

[Turtle81]

My web pages www.knivesbyturtle.com to Buffalohump: Toadvine is in progress, friend who saw him says as though im insane
(Sorry about my english, please dont worry correct mistakes, its important for my selfeducation. )

 

[DoctaD]

Turtle,
Your work is incredible!!! I, too, love the organic flare. Wonderful balance of textures, lines and tones. And, I'm sure they would be very functional in actual use. You are truly an artist.

Oh, and your english is fine, your work speaks VERY eloquently.