wieland 7 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 hello together,this little bowie was built on order for one of my customers.fortunately I found the perfect piece of walrus and could save a part of the natural surface.W1, forged and clayquenchedwrought ironwalrus (CITES)length: 24cmblade only: 13cmthickness: 4,5-2,0mmthanks for looking!gerhard Link to post Share on other sites
C Craft 185 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) Wow that is awesome! I mean that one is beautiful and flawless! I would love to see the rig he's going to carry that one in because a piece that nice deserves a sheath that is just as bad-ass! You call it a vest bowie, so is it going to get a conceal carry sheath like a conceal carry holster? I can picture something like the type that goes over the shoulders like you see the detectives or the spies where in the movies!! Edited August 26, 2013 by C Craft Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Kovacs 0 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 :o 'nuff said Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Kemp 2 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Love the sculpted guard/finger choil and how the slightly proud walrus tusk meets up to it. Beautiful! Link to post Share on other sites
VaughnT 11 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Unbelievable! The walrus is the perfect blend of rough and finished; it almost looks like it's been worn smooth by use. The carved guard, though, is simply spectacular. I can't believe how perfectly balanced it is, and the weathered look blends seamlessly with the blade. Marvelous work. Link to post Share on other sites
Dan P. 39 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) Rich and beautifully realized! Is there some kind of solder between iron guard and blade, or just a very tight fit? Edited August 26, 2013 by Dan P. Link to post Share on other sites
sachem allison 1 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 that is a work of art. Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Terico 0 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Now that's down right BEAUTIFUL. KT Link to post Share on other sites
Theodore An. 20 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Awesome craftmanship!!!One steel blade (no damascus-no composite) properly forged and heat treated,incredible handle with perfect lines....what else can somebody ask???? Mr.Wieland you are a true inspiration for a group of guys here in Greece!! Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Barnes 50 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 It does not get any better than that. Great knife. Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Toneguzzo 805 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I was happy to see you posted another knife and when I opened the thread....WOW.....very inspiring and flawless work! Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,842 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I was happy to see you posted another knife and when I opened the thread....WOW.....very inspiring and flawless work! Yes, that's Gerhard for you. You just KNOW it's going to be great. Link to post Share on other sites
wieland 7 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 thank you all for your kind posts, I`m glad you like it! @C Craft, I named it ´vest´-bowie for its ´tiny´ lenght- my customer prefers the belt-sheath, so we haven´t thought for a hidden rig. @dan p, yep, blade and guard are soldered. gerhard Link to post Share on other sites
wieland 7 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) sorry- double-post! ;-( Edited August 27, 2013 by wieland Link to post Share on other sites
wieland 7 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) and a third post- what the.... does my pc??? gerhard Edited August 27, 2013 by wieland Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 0 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 That is very cool! Exquisite detail Just fantastic presentation and execution! Link to post Share on other sites
Woodz 0 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 That is, to my taste, the best knife I have seen in a long time. Very well done, sir! Link to post Share on other sites
Kip Kaiser 2 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) You never disappoint Sir, well done!!! Kip Edited August 28, 2013 by Kip Kaiser Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Colwell 143 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 always love your work. never disappoints. this one is top-notch. Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Stephens 435 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Somehow you always obtain that very rare balance between the new and the ancient in your work. The viewer could simultaneously believe that the piece was brand new and thousands of year old, belonging to an ancient and exotic culture. Paradox, juxtaposition, pastiche, etc. Your work has always been an inspiration to me. It's hard to put into words why it is so, but all really good art has that in common. Thanks for continuing to share with the forum. Cheers. Dave Link to post Share on other sites
wieland 7 Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 Somehow you always obtain that very rare balance between the new and the ancient in your work. The viewer could simultaneously believe that the piece was brand new and thousands of year old, belonging to an ancient and exotic culture. interesting view- one of my customers here claimed, that I had a further live some centuries ago (he believes in incarnation) ... but for me one life is enough (I`m christian) gerhard Link to post Share on other sites
James Scott 0 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I really like that knife Gerhard, WOW! Link to post Share on other sites
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