jake cleland 437 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Just finishing up these as a commission from a friend for her twin brothers. Blades are iron serpents in mild steel with silver steel edges, about 4" long. Handles are boxwood, carved with two bands of dirk knot linked by a ring knot down the spine. One side of each handle has a view of our local mountain range, and the other has a bind rune for each brother's name. The knives have buffalo horn bolsters and lanyard bales, with a square plaited draw pull representing climbing rope, and copper spacers and brass pins. let me know what you think... 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Gary LT 107 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Jake, one is beautiful enough but to make a matching pair is pure talent and skill. Excellent art and function, something I hope to aspire eventually one day. I need some better carving tools for sure! Thank you for posting all your work. Gary LT Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,747 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Incredible. And I know you, man. Well, I've met you a few times, but still... Those are next level! Shows what a properly inspired commission can do for us. Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Christenberry 346 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Those are just plumb purdy!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Guy Thomas 20 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Those are gorgeous Jake! Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Lester 281 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 You hit it over the moon again with that pare of knives. I'm sure those young men will be thrilled to carry them. Doug Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,722 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 I am really digging that mountain motif. Your knotwork just keeps getting better every time. Ultra-clean work Jake. Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd S. 10 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 I think I want them, that's what I think. That handle looks amazing. I have a feeling I would spend all my time staring at them rather than using them. Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Colwell 143 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Jake - I agree with Alan, those are really a step above most work. I am impressed, and they will become heirlooms. Just what we want with our work. Nice ones. Link to post Share on other sites
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