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This page shows some of the detailed designs for recent commissions, and how they evolved through consulting with the client...
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La Tene Dirk. The first step in designing this dirk was for the client to decide on a blade shape. Here we see, from the bottom, a classic single-edged shape, an older style of single-edged blade (like Bob's Ballock knife) and a leaf-shaped double-edged style, which is the one we went with... |
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Here, from the top, are three variations on the leaf-shaped blade, this time with handles shown: a double-edged blade with blood-groove and ricasso; a single-edged blade with collar; and the one we went with, a double edged blade with collar... |
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This is the final design for the La Tene Dirk, showing the carved cut-out sheath. If you take a look at this knife in progress, you'll see that the main difference in the finished dirk is that, instead of a carved ricasso, as here, there is an engraved collar of the same shape, which improves the lock in the sheath. |
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Parallel Dirk. This was my initial handle design, before the client explained that he wanted something with very straight lines. Whereas this is a traditional dirk handle design, the dirk turned out very unusual, but, we both felt, very well ... |
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Above is the finished design for the Parallel Dirk, showing how the handles and sheath would be carved from a single piece of wood, with a completely interlocking knotwork design. This was very tricky to execute, but well worth it in the end! See Works in Progress pages for each stage. |
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Clan Crest Sgian Dubh. This composite image shows the final design for the handle, alongside the completed piece ... |
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This image shows the above sgian as a work in progress - the carving has been roughed out, and this picture was taken of a rough assembly to check the position of the crest with the final carving... |
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Viking Knife. This sketch shows the final design for the birch and antler composite handle, and the working blade shape. More info can be found on the Works in Progress pages. A common feature of all these designs (apart from that they're all for commissions - it's important to arrive at something which really suits the customer) is that they all involve knotwork. With carved handles, it's not just important to carefully think out the knotwork itself, but also how it relates to the feel and look of the whole knife... |
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