owen bush 285 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 As we look Back it is always hard to tell if such a knife was made for a Dwarven Hero or for a Hero of Men, often these details are lost in the mists of time and imagination. Either way this is a stout stedfast and robust knife (certainly Dwarven made) perfect for heroic undertakings, expeditions in search of gold and adventures beyond the realms of men. “If hunting Warg, or tracking Dragons,a stout knife is always a benefit. Keen of edge , a true stroke struck will not be repelled by the stoutest hide. But after the adventuring is done and mead is flowing. When the fire is sizzling with aromas , the hunters legacy roasting….Then tales are told and knives passed around the hall, adornment , edge and jewel reflected glittering in the firelight. The deeds of the day become bigger , wolves become wargs and tall tales become legends. The knife blade is made by me and the handle, sheath and all the other lovley bits are made by Petr Florianek (Gullinbursti) ( This 12” bladed knife is forged from 4 bars of patternweld, there is wrought iron on the spine and 2 bars of 5 later twisted steel. The edge is 300 layers of folded damascus steel, the swirls in the pattern showing the multitude of hammer striked used to forge the blade. The knife adorned with carved brass and antler, silver and garnet. Fierce beasts are carved into the handle and a Dragon writhes carved amidst the brass and garnets. 10 Link to post Share on other sites
Wes Detrick 487 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Oh man that is so awesome! Petr's details are so beautiful. Do you have any closer shots of the steel? I think it deserves as much attention. Link to post Share on other sites
Conner Michaux 271 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Oh wow thats awesome Link to post Share on other sites
JeffM 75 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Outstanding Owen...that's an amazing piece of work Link to post Share on other sites
Charles dP 478 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Excellent work maesters. Link to post Share on other sites
Will Wilcox 262 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Im sure the dwarven master smiths would be impressed. Quite stunning and detailed. Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,745 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Oh, now that's the stuff! You and Petr channel excellent dwarves! Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Stephens 424 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Great stuff as usual from you guys. Great collab! Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 780 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Love that dragon carving! And the pattern welds! Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,722 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Holy freakin jamoly man! That's what it's all about right there. (The rambling story guys, the knife is cool too.) Seriously, Owen and Petr, I am awestruck. That is the kind of work I aspire to do. You guys must have a dark elf in the closet somewhere, or in your ancestry. Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,722 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 On 2/8/2018 at 1:55 PM, Wes Detrick said: Oh man that is so awesome! Petr's details are so beautiful. Do you have any closer shots of the steel? I think it deserves as much attention. +1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Kris Lipinski 136 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Jaw on the ground! It's ... so subtle and exquisite. Top notch! I love it. Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,745 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 14 hours ago, Joshua States said: Holy freakin jamoly man! That's what it's all about right there. (The rambling story guys, the knife is cool too.) Seriously, Owen and Petr, I am awestruck. That is the kind of work I aspire to do. You guys must have a dark elf in the closet somewhere, or in your ancestry. It is that embodiment of the mythopoeic ethos that brought the international brotherhood of the Fiery Beard into existence lo these many years ago. It cannot be faked, you've got it or you don't. That is why it is not based on skill alone. Of course, if you try hard enough to aquire these skills you can't help but fall under the spell of those who originated them so long ago. Born during the Migration Period in Europe, blended with the Celts who came before, steeped in ancient lore, magic, myth (or is it?), refermented through the lens of Tolkein, at last finding a home here on Don Fogg's then-obscure little bladesmiths forum almost 2000 years later. This knife and sheath and the men who created it are the very epitome of what it all means to some of us. That is why we sometimes ask, "is your beard still burning?" Sometimes the intrusions of the mundane hide the flame for a while, but once ignited it never truly goes out. The path may change for a while, but at the heart of it all is work like this that reminds us why we do it. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hoy's Forge 27 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 You've up'd the ante ! I see some things on the sheath I must do better on mine !The garnet settings , the fine detail on the brass work is great, and the little face on the antler toggle is genius . And Yes the pattern on the blade is terrific ! LOL. You and Petr get a standing Ovation Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,722 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 51 minutes ago, Alan Longmire said: It is that embodiment of the mythopoeic ethos that brought the international brotherhood of the Fiery Beard into existence lo these many years ago. It cannot be faked, you've got it or you don't. That is why it is not based on skill alone. Of course, if you try hard enough to aquire these skills you can't help but fall under the spell of those who originated them so long ago. Born during the Migration Period in Europe, blended with the Celts who came before, steeped in ancient lore, magic, myth (or is it?), refermented through the lens of Tolkein, at last finding a home here on Don Fogg's then-obscure little bladesmiths forum almost 2000 years later. This knife and sheath and the men who created it are the very epitome of what it all means to some of us. That is why we sometimes ask, "is your beard still burning?" Sometimes the intrusions of the mundane hide the flame for a while, but once ignited it never truly goes out. The path may change for a while, but at the heart of it all is work like this that reminds us why we do it. I have recognized my objective. I will err and come up short only to try again. If I fail, I will fail whilst making an attempt to achieve something greater than what I am today. I have always had one foot in fantasy and one in the mundane, to the point where I am no longer certain which one is more "real" than the other. Objects like this knife beckon one's mind to embrace our ancestral memories. The ones we carry in the deep recesses of our soul that only come to the surface on rare occasion. They call us to the table, the alter, the forge and the mill. They remind us of the achievements of greater men and women with fewer distractions and greater sense of purpose. They focus our will and sharpen our intent. I am humbled and grateful to have found this forum and been exposed to the FBB. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
owen bush 285 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 I am very lucky to be able to work with Petr , his work really brings the steel to life. and tis all a giggle! which is also very lucky. In 94 or 95 I was to0ld off by an old smith for saying that I wanted to "have a Play" with patternwelding, "damascus is not a game" I was told............well It is! Long may the laughter last! 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dougherty 1,172 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 3 hours ago, owen bush said: I am very lucky to be able to work with Petr , his work really brings the steel to life. and tis all a giggle! which is also very lucky. In 94 or 95 I was to0ld off by an old smith for saying that I wanted to "have a Play" with patternwelding, "damascus is not a game" I was told............well It is! Long may the laughter last! This attitude is why you have seen success... Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,722 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 4 hours ago, owen bush said: I am very lucky to be able to work with Petr , his work really brings the steel to life. and tis all a giggle! which is also very lucky. In 94 or 95 I was to0ld off by an old smith for saying that I wanted to "have a Play" with patternwelding, "damascus is not a game" I was told............well It is! Long may the laughter last! Truer words have not been said. Long may the laughter last! Link to post Share on other sites
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