tsterling Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Yes, you heard right - a dried sardine scalpel. What's it for? Well, for filleting sardines, of course. The reliquary box is 3 5/8 inches long, and made from bocote hardwood, 416 stainless steel, sterling silver, moose antler and dark cow horn, with a copper opener key. The knife is 3 1/2 inches long, with a 1 1/8 inch blade, and is made from 1075 carbon steel. The knife scales are of 25% shibuichi (a Japanese art alloy of 25% silver, 75% copper), with silver pins and double inlaid eyes of moose antler and dark cow horn. The knife and knife stand both store away inside the reliquary when it is disassembled. A closeup of the 416 stainless sardines, with moose antler and cow horn eyes. And a view of all the elements together. This puppy has been a year in the making, with several stops and starts along the way. You can see a pretty extensive tutorial about how it was made on my blog, starting here: http://sterlingsculptures.com/wp/?p=2539 You can come see the Dried Sardine Scalpel and Reliquary in person at the 1st Annual Seattle International Knife Show, April 26th and 27th (2014) where I’m excited to say I’ve been invited to exhibit. Hope to see you there! Thanks for Looking! Tom SterlingTom's Instagram Tom's FacebookSterling Sculptures Web Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEzell Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Now that brings a smile to my face... I'm not sure if it is brilliant or insane... perhaps both. George Ezell, bladesmith" How much useful knowledge is lost by the scattered forms in which it is ushered to the world! How many solitary students spend half their lives in making discoveries which had been perfected a century before their time, for want of a condensed exhibition of what is known."Buffonview some of my work RelicForge on facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Adams Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 This is really, really cool man. Totally different to anything I've ever seen! Really excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george ranier Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 That is just awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveEvans Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I like new, or rarely done work! I think you nailed this one I love it! Dave Dave Evans, Maker http://WinDancerKnives.Com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Todd Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) I hate sardines, and most fish, but that's pretty cool Edited February 11, 2014 by Matt Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N. Runals Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 That is just too good. Reminds me of the fish knife competition. http://www.etsy.com/shop/NateRunalsBlacksmith?ref=pr_shop_more&view_type=gallerynaterunals.com My Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Wood Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 This is such a piece of art and an awsome idea! And great exacution too! Men are just boys with bigger toys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Hebbard Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Amazing as usual, always something different from you sir! I love it! To become old and wise... You first have to survive being young and foolish! Ikisu.blogsot.com. Email; milesikisu@gmail.com mobile: +27784653651 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Page Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Thank you for bringing a smile to my face this morning! It's going to be a better day after seeing this I love what you did with it, and how it can have both a beautifully functional and yet whimsical style.Great work, and thank you for sharing it with us! John Not all those who wander are lost. -J.R.R. Tolkien-Shards of the Dark Age- my blog-Nine Worlds Workshop--Last Apocalypse Forge- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Norris Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Tom, Who the hell eats sardines and why would you need a knife? Totally thrown out the window for "That is so cool! I want one!" Great work, the others have said better than me, so... Yeah, what they said. ~Bruce~ “All work is empty save when there is love, for work is love made visible.” Kahlil Gibran "It is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them." - Alfred Adler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsterling Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Hi Guys, Thanks for the generous feedback. You all put a smile on my face this morning! I'm glad you're liking my little slice of craziness, it was just a fun thing to do... Tom Tom SterlingTom's Instagram Tom's FacebookSterling Sculptures Web Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Ullrich Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I love it! I have always thought that one man of tolerable abilities may work great changes, and accomplish great affairs among mankind, if he first forms a good plan.... - Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Now that brings a smile to my face... I'm not sure if it is brilliant or insane... perhaps both. Again, George beat me to it. I love your stuff, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 You crazy man…….. My website and INSTAGRAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Abbott Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Having downed a tin of King Oscar's just yesterday (with Lousiana Hot Sauce, of course), I must say you've definitely captured the spirit of the sardine experience. I just hope they don't smell as realistic as they look. Fine and unusual work, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabin -Haraldr- Piedbois Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Haha ! I love it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsterling Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Hi Guys, Glad you like the fish, even though some of you apparently don't eat sardines. Your generous feedback is very encouraging to me, and I owe all of you a great debt for helping me get here. It's been a fun ride, and I learned stuff as well. Only a few thousand more engraving and bladesmithing miles to go........... Tom Tom SterlingTom's Instagram Tom's FacebookSterling Sculptures Web Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Fishy...Fishy...Fishy...Fishy...OH!!!! Now that is something Completely Different!! JPH And now... The Larch If you wish to know the price of freedom..Visit a Veteran's Hospital...I am humbled by their sacrifice... Why is it when the Mighty Thor throws his hammer he is dispensing Justice and fighting Evil..BUT..when I throw my hammer I wind up in a mandatory 16 week anger management course??</p> I came into this world naked, screaming and covered in someone else's blood...I have no problem going out the same way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Fishy...Fishy...Fishy...Fishy...OH!!!! Now that is something Completely Different!! JPH And now... The Larch I'm so glad you did that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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