templehound Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 It took me a decade to figure out how I could bring this knife to life. It should have that ancient, sinister appearance and some slightly bizarre or extreme part or detail we often see on ancient and ethnic weapons around the world. And in spite of all this, it should at the same time be a reasonable, good using knife.That was difficult to design out of the wrist....it had to evolve out. I chosed plain materials like Ceylon ironwood and copper, just the kind of like back then...but with a better steel and heat treatment for the blade which is forged and ground of roller bearings. The tang is riveted on the butt, forming the center of the flower Blade is 90 mm long and overall length is 190 mm. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Wow! Beautiful job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JME1149 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Impressive as always. I don't recall seeing that lock mechanism before, very creative way to hold the knife in the scabbard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Beautiful patina on the copper. Really interesting handle and I really like the sheath and latch and flower incorporated in the riveting of the handle. It's really reminding me of a couple military fighting knives I have. It's hard to explain but somewhat the blade shape handle ribbing. Awesome job it's really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Very well played with the dissonance and harmony factors. Congratulations, it can be seen that this hasn't come easily into the daylight. Bests: Gergely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalcain2 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I can't get enough of your work and this one is my favorite so far. Super unique. keep um comin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.IVO Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 The knife has a curious design that combines ancient and modern appeal. Gives the impression it came out of a science fiction movie. A work of a art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspool Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Nicely done blade! Is that durian fruit? If so, your pictures stink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou L Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 That piece of art would make the durian smell amazing by virtue of association. I think it's called proximity aesthetics. Maybe I just made that up. I'm out of superlatives for your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 15 hours ago, Jspool said: Nicely done blade! Is that durian fruit? If so, your pictures stink! If the photo were in black and white, it would be "The Gray Picture of Durian". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I've claimed that Durian is the most "Klingon" fruit on planet earth. Me and my wife both like it BTW; the kids think we are crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 Thank You very much for the fine comments, Gentlemen! They are much appreciated. The backdrop is not a Durian, it is the fruit of a screwpine (Pandanus odorifer) which grows wild along the whole shore. Durian would be nice as well but there is no wild growing Durian tree I know, means I had to buy them and they are, even in Thailand, quite expensive .... and I would have been tempted to pinch on it a bit because I like them a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 You have a very distinctive style, and superbly clean craftsmanship to execute it. Always a pleasure when you share your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Wowwweeee.....there's another beauty! Can't say enough about how much I love your style and creativity. Your sheaths are also always works of art that add so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 James Stormcrow and C-1ToolSteel, Thanks a lot, Guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmbobnick Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 On 10/19/2017 at 8:27 AM, templehound said: It should have that ancient, sinister appearance and some slightly bizarre or extreme part or detail we often see on ancient and ethnic weapons around the world. I think you nailed it. This knife looks like something Arnold might have swiped off the alien in the movie "Predator". Much creative and original thought you put into this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 14 hours ago, gmbobnick said: This knife looks like something Arnold might have swiped off the alien in the movie "Predator". That's a good way to put it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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