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Poniard: n. A poniard is a form of dagger with a slim square or triangular blade. It was primarily used for stabbing in close quarters or in conjunction with a rapier. The poniard is almost identical to the dirk. Shorter than a short sword and longer than a dagger, this blade is used more as a decorative weapon than for practical use.
I came upon this purchase opportunity from a private collector, who had enjoyed this, but wanted to move on....
I decided it was time for me to own this, at least for a while.
Dazzling, isn't it? I emailed Wolfe himself when I took advantage of the opportunity. He wrote back immediately, and has allowed me to share his thoughts:
Anyway, This one resides right here for the while. I really wanted to do a special display, and I spent time doing just this. That is a burgundy velvet background, and the knife and handle were propped up off the background about 2cm. I used an outer vignette to highlight the piece.
For the uninitiated, Wolfgang's work is done with files, stones, and sandpaper. No finish machining that I am aware of (or any maching for that matter). That's part of his legacy. The accuracy of his work is shown in the two shots above. I did not capture the mark in the portfolio shot. Every edge is sharp and crisp.
It's looks larger, but it's a small piece. The slender lines disguise its length: just under 11" (270mm).
I asked a close friend, Paul Shindler, who is one of the most knowlegeable in the custom knife world about Wolfe's values: "I think Loerchner is a genius and one of the most bankable and collectible makers on the planet. Probably one of the top six or eight. Everything he does will appreciate with the possible exception of very early work that is traditional - like Bowies. All the modern stuff is pure gold!"
Now we all can enjoy it!
Coop
I came upon this purchase opportunity from a private collector, who had enjoyed this, but wanted to move on....
I decided it was time for me to own this, at least for a while.
Dazzling, isn't it? I emailed Wolfe himself when I took advantage of the opportunity. He wrote back immediately, and has allowed me to share his thoughts:
Well, what a notable distinction this conversation made. :thumbup:
Anyway, This one resides right here for the while. I really wanted to do a special display, and I spent time doing just this. That is a burgundy velvet background, and the knife and handle were propped up off the background about 2cm. I used an outer vignette to highlight the piece.
For the uninitiated, Wolfgang's work is done with files, stones, and sandpaper. No finish machining that I am aware of (or any maching for that matter). That's part of his legacy. The accuracy of his work is shown in the two shots above. I did not capture the mark in the portfolio shot. Every edge is sharp and crisp.
It's looks larger, but it's a small piece. The slender lines disguise its length: just under 11" (270mm).
I asked a close friend, Paul Shindler, who is one of the most knowlegeable in the custom knife world about Wolfe's values: "I think Loerchner is a genius and one of the most bankable and collectible makers on the planet. Probably one of the top six or eight. Everything he does will appreciate with the possible exception of very early work that is traditional - like Bowies. All the modern stuff is pure gold!"
Now we all can enjoy it!
Coop
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