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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: James Rogers on January 23, 2019, 03:25:50 PM

Title: New Knife
Post by: James Rogers on January 23, 2019, 03:25:50 PM

This is a knife I had made by Josh Wrightsman.
I chose the blade and handle designs based on several period paintings. The boxwood material for the handle came from one of our great members here at ALR when all my sources had dried up.


(https://i.ibb.co/BVFX3ZM/2019-01-16-15-53-56.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d0xdM2Y)

Title: Re: New Knife
Post by: LRB on January 23, 2019, 04:30:13 PM

Very, very nice James.

Title: Re: New Knife
Post by: Greg Pennell on January 23, 2019, 04:52:57 PM

Stunning. Boxwood certainly makes a handsome handle. Is the entire bolster integral to the blade, or is that a separate collar?  Either way, very elegantly done!

What are you planning for a sheath?

Greg

Title: Re: New Knife
Post by: Arcturus on January 23, 2019, 11:21:49 PM

Looks great, James!  What is the blade length?  Are you planning to attach it to a bag or make a stand-alone sheath?

Title: Re: New Knife
Post by: JohnnyFM on January 24, 2019, 05:09:38 AM

Beautiful knife! Kudos to you for your design tastes and Kudos to your knife maker for giving you exactly what you wanted. I have commissioned a few bespoke knives myself and that hasn’t happened yet!

Title: Re: New Knife
Post by: James Rogers on January 24, 2019, 06:32:26 AM

Thanks guys. I was excited to get it. It has been on a photo tour for about 3 months.  I can't take credit for the design as that is historical or the execution as that was all Josh.
Im working on a period sheath design with carving/tooling to hopefully do it justice. Of course my sheath can't pay the bills so it may be a while coming ; ) the bolster is all one with the blade and the one piece runs thru the handle and is peened on top. I think the blade is around 7 3/4 to 8 inches to the bolster.

Title: Re: New Knife
Post by: Elnathan on January 24, 2019, 08:13:15 PM

Quote from: James Rogers on January 24, 2019, 06:32:26 AM

Thanks guys. I was excited to get it. It has been on a photo tour for about 3 months.  I can't take credit for the design as that is historical or the execution as that was all Josh.

What era?

Title: Re: New Knife
Post by: James Rogers on January 25, 2019, 04:07:13 AM

Quote from: Elnathan on January 24, 2019, 08:13:15 PM

Quote from: James Rogers on January 24, 2019, 06:32:26 AM

Thanks guys. I was excited to get it. It has been on a photo tour for about 3 months.  I can't take credit for the design as that is historical or the execution as that was all Josh.

What era?

2nd half of the 17th century

Title: Re: New Knife
Post by: Elnathan on January 25, 2019, 05:56:51 PM

Thanks. I did think that it looked more like a 17th century or earlier knife than an 18th or 19th century knife.

Title: Re: New Knife
Post by: Will Payne on January 26, 2019, 03:36:46 PM

That knife looks really nice.
Will

Title: Re: New Knife
Post by: WH1 on January 26, 2019, 05:06:41 PM

James
beautiful knife, interesting handle design, is there a specific purpose for the large ball other than style?  Josh is doing some absolutely fantastic work.  Really interested to see the leather you do for this piece.
V/R
Todd

Title: Re: New Knife
Post by: James Rogers on January 26, 2019, 06:20:15 PM

Todd, I assume the handle design is just for the eye but I must say it feels good in hand and I'm sure when it gets into use it will be just as comfortable and user friendly.

Title: Re: New Knife
Post by: Marcruger on January 26, 2019, 11:20:03 PM

I too am awaiting what type of delightful sheath you will add to this one.  :-)  A fine looking knife, and I am sure you are happy to own it.  Best wishes, and God Bless,   Marc

Title: Re: New Knife
Post by: B.Barker on January 27, 2019, 05:19:59 AM

Josh really knows how to swing a hammer. He forges some amazing things. Good looking knife.