CKCA Forums http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/ This is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ . en Fri, 25 May 2012 12:53:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/images/misc/rss.jpg CKCA Forums http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/ Warenski Gem Embellishment http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1923&goto=newpost Thu, 24 May 2012 16:29:17 GMT Here's a fine-detail image of a small section of a major Warenski piece. Because the pave-set diamonds and rubies are in hand-pierced fine silver, there's a bit of intended contrast in the background. This small section holds about 1/3 of the total gems in the piece.

Image credit for this detail pic will appear later, to a wonderful creator of major book publications. One can probably guess both the piece and the book author.

Hope you enjoy.

]]> Engraving Bob Betzner http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1923 <![CDATA[WTB: John Young Sub-hilt's]]> http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1922&goto=newpost Thu, 24 May 2012 14:51:04 GMT preferably along the lines of a Bear, Mini Bear, or Chute. Amber stag preferred :) preferably along the lines of a Bear, Mini Bear, or Chute. Amber stag preferred :) ]]> Wanted Clifton Watkins http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1922 John W Smith Lefty Liner Lock http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1921&goto=newpost Wed, 23 May 2012 01:26:01 GMT
John W Smith LDC-5 Lefty


This is one, huge custom beast, wants to be made into a big ol' user!

Satin finish 4" ATS-34 blade, 9 1/2" overall. Titanium bolster and frame. G10 scales. Like new as if right off the maker's bench. Perfect, including lockup.

Custom tactical series. Last thing I need or want are tactical knives. Left-handed linerlock.

$395 - shipped (CONUS ONLY). USPS postal money order, personal check if I know you, Paypal ok if no fees to seller. First email to rbetznerr@sbcglobal.net saying "I'll take the Smith at $395" gets it.

Use it, beat it up, gift it, whatever - just BUY IT so I can get rid of it.


















]]> Folders Bob Betzner http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1921 <![CDATA[CKCA Membership Renewals Due 6-1-2012; chance to win a Custom Bowie & Sheath]]> http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1919&goto=newpost Tue, 22 May 2012 23:01:39 GMT The CKCA mailed out membership renewals letters on May 1 to all members whose memberships are due to renew on 6-1-2012. Please take time to renew to... The CKCA mailed out membership renewals letters on May 1 to all members whose memberships are due to renew on 6-1-2012. Please take time to renew to help your organization continue to thrive and to progress custom knives.

You can renew per the letter below or via this link following the instruction in the letter. http://www.customknifecollectorsasso...ship_Form.html



All members who renew their memberships by Saturday June 9 @2:00pm will have their names put in a hat and a winner drawn to win a beautiful Gary Mulkey Bowie & Sheath. You can also drop by our booth at Blade Show to renew and see this terrific Bowie. Thanks so much for your donation Gary.

]]> CKCA Members Kevin Jones http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1919 Hunter for Blade http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1918&goto=newpost Tue, 22 May 2012 22:19:42 GMT I'll be having this small hunting knife on my table at the Blade Show. It has a 3 3/8 blade and Mahogany Stag handle. The OAL is 7 1/2 inches.

]]> Show Us Your Knives Lin Rhea http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1918 <![CDATA[New fixed "NIKE"]]> http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1917&goto=newpost Tue, 22 May 2012 18:54:14 GMT I recently finished a new knife. The knife is on topic Greek mythology. Depicts the goddess of victory Nike, in a chariot. I have used extremely... I recently finished a new knife. The knife is on topic Greek mythology. Depicts the goddess of victory Nike, in a chariot.
I have used extremely well chosen combination of a miniature sculpture, which goes in deeply engraved relief and banknote style.
The sculptural image of the goddess, all engravings and decorative items are handmade /no casts/. Furthermore, the product has a hidden attraction-lighter, and a miniature sword in scabbard.
Data of the knife:
overall length- 208 mm
blade length – 100 mm
Materials: Blade- RWL 34,handle -steel D2, gold 18k
Alex

www.grifonco.com
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]]> Show Us Your Knives Aleksandar Gevgalov http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1917 <![CDATA[End Time Dagger completes JR Cook's set of 4]]> http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1916&goto=newpost Mon, 21 May 2012 07:05:59 GMT This is the dagger in JR's 2012 End Time series of 4 knives weaving together Mayan end time calendar mythology, and the Christian version when the four horsemen of the apocalypse bring it down on the people: pestilence, war, famine and death. The second image features the dagger with the fighter recently posted by me.
Chuck Ward recently photographed the other two in the series. Very interesting concept, IMHO, and well executed by JR Cook.



]]> Show Us Your Knives Buddy Thomason http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1916 13 1/2 inch Walrus/W-2 Bowie in the Japanese Style http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1915&goto=newpost Sun, 20 May 2012 21:58:51 GMT Here's a large Bowie knife incorporating some elements and fittings from the Japanese style.

The Bowie blade is 13 1/2 inches of W-2 in a Shinobi-zukuri style with Hitatsura hamon.

Habaki and Fushi are patinated silicon bronze. Seppa are brass.

The rust browned wrought iron Guard is Tsuba influenced with stylized bamboo piercings.

The Walrus core handle is wrapped in brown silk Ito.

A special Paul Long sheath will follow.






John ]]> Show Us Your Knives John White http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1915 JS KOTY 2012 video http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1914&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 19:05:42 GMT I had the opportunity to get this knife back in my hands before the Blade Show and took the time to make this for the ABS web site and thought I... I had the opportunity to get this knife back in my hands before the Blade Show and took the time to make this for the ABS web site and thought I would share it here.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVzYqk-GjbE ]]> Show Us Your Knives Karl B. Andersen http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1914 Trois Couteaux Orange http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1913&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 17:20:05 GMT It says "Show us Your Knives."

Doesn't say that they have to be custom knives. :p


Seriously, I hope no one minds. And maybe someone here might even like them . . .



Boguszewski Cobra -- Hinderer XM18 -- Zero Tolerance ZT560





Zero Tolerance ZT560

Hinderer XM18

Boguszewski Cobra ]]> Show Us Your Knives Kenneth Springer http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1913 <![CDATA[Another Image From JR Cooks "2012 End Time " Set]]> http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1912&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:19:28 GMT This Hunter is *Famine* from JR's "2012 End Time" set

]]> Show Us Your Knives Chuck Ward http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1912 <![CDATA[One From JR Cook's "End Time" Set]]> http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1911&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:14:33 GMT Here is an image of the fighter *Pestilence* from JR's "2012 End Time" set

]]> Show Us Your Knives Chuck Ward http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1911 The Mayhem Bowie http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1910&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 06:07:20 GMT This one was unfinished at the Little Rock Show and Barry Connell spent all weekend looking for handle material there. We finally found some nice... This one was unfinished at the Little Rock Show and Barry Connell spent all weekend looking for handle material there. We finally found some nice pre-ban bark later and sent it out to have it engraved by Jere Davidson. Barry is a patient man because its been a long project. He will finially get to put some fingerprints on it this week.



]]> Show Us Your Knives Bruce Bump http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1910 Wakizashi and Edo period Tsuba http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1909&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 00:09:11 GMT The person who commissioned this piece surprised me with this spectacular photo by Caleb Royer. Swords are generally very difficult to photograph... The person who commissioned this piece surprised me with this spectacular photo by Caleb Royer. Swords are generally very difficult to photograph but you wouldn't know it looking at this shot.

This features an antique Edo period tsuba, or guard. It's about 200 years old and is full of subtle beauty.

The blade is W2 and measures 18 3/4" from the machi to the tip. The sori, or curvature is a mild 6mm or 1/4". The geometry is shobu zukuri with a choji hamon.



one of the tsuba



The hamon

]]> Show Us Your Knives Stuart Branson http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1909 Bowie proportions? http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1908&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 17:37:04 GMT I have the mostly commonly discussed books on Bowies. There has been a shift in modern making (in my opinion) to a somewhat standard proportion for... I have the mostly commonly discussed books on Bowies. There has been a shift in modern making (in my opinion) to a somewhat standard proportion for "Gents" Bowies.

I am not suggesting that the upper end Bowies look alike...just that there seems to be some consistent features that are usually not listed.

For instance- a classic contemporary Bowie of a bit over 9" in length tends to have a ricasso of about 1/4" thickness and a width of about 2/3rds of the blade width. The blade tip tends to fall in a centerline of the blade mass when bisecting the line to the mid ricasso. At least this is what I seem to see.

Is a ricasso of 1/4", 1 " width, 3/4- 1" length about right for a 9 1/4" blade length , 1 1/2" width (as an average)?

I apologize in advance if this post seems to ignore the variety and art of each individual maker. That is not my intent.

Thanks- ]]> Dean Lapinel http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1908