Would a lack of filework be a dealbreaker here?

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looks great as is, I would buy it just like that.
as mentioned subtle file work on the liners would be ok too.

how does the thumbstud feel? from the pics it looks like it could use some rounding perhaps? more of a spherical end

 

[betzner]

'File work' is as variable quality as a 'handmade knife'. I can't assume your work (which we haven't seen) will do the job.

I have seen some of the most eyepopping patterns totally elevating a piece, and I have seen repetitive and simplistic patterns, done poorly, to degrade a piece.

It's already REALLY busy with patterns in the blade, bolster and handle. This plays a role. At this point less IS more! Good piece.

I'd love to see you create a knife with less busy materials, and then add in your best filework pattern. At that point you can show your clients their choices. :thumbup:

Good thread.
Coop

I began to read this thread when it was already three pages long, though I already knew precisely what I was going to point out. I come here to your response, Coop, and it was exactly the point I intended to make no matter what others had said. Point is, not all filework is equal. There is more crappy, less than mediocre filework out there, by a large margin, than that which has been expertly and artfully added to a piece - presuming the materials and design of the piece would even bear up to any filework.

You hit the nail on the head on this one. There is too much going on with the piece to even consider filework. Less is more.

 

[Lon Aguiar]

'File work' is as variable quality as a 'handmade knife'. I can't assume your work (which we haven't seen) will do the job.

I have seen some of the most eyepopping patterns totally elevating a piece, and I have seen repetitive and simplistic patterns, done poorly, to degrade a piece.

It's already REALLY busy with patterns in the blade, bolster and handle. This plays a role. At this point less IS more! Good piece.

I'd love to see you create a knife with less busy materials, and then add in your best filework pattern. At that point you can show your clients their choices. :thumbup:

Good thread.

Coop

Coop,

Thank you for putting things into perspective. I’m glad I stopped where I did and asked the question before I made a mess of it. I’m still a novice at this and I know if I had tried to do filework it probably would have ended in disaster. I just don’t have the know-how or skills yet. It’s definitely on my must-do list for the future though.

This has been a great learning experience for me and I appreciate all the time and thought that everyone has put into their responses.

Thank you!

Lon

 

[paneraica]

I like it the way it is. No need to over design

DON