Blades and Bling - Traditional Knives and Jewelry

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traumkommode

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I had been kicking around this thought for a thread for a while, and then I saw the "Blades and Buckles" thread, and decided to just do it.

Here are some of my knives with some jewelry that I wear. I love rings, especially ones that are specially for me ;)

So lets see your knives with jewelry - that you wear, collect, own and cherish, covet, or otherwise appreciate for some reason.

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The ring on the right in the picture is one I designed and had a jeweler make. I wear it on my left hand middle finger. Turquoise and silver.

The one on the left in the picture I wear on my right hand index finger. That one I got a little by accident - I had commissioned a jeweler to make me a couple rings, and he started, but just kept dragging his feet and eventually stopped working on them. I went into the shop one day to ask how he was going to make it right, since I had given him a deposit, and he said he was having too tough a time figuring out how to make the commissions, but that he would make something else or I could pick anything in his case. I had been drawn to this one, and it happened to fit me perfectly, so he let me have it for the deposit I had left, which was quite a bit less than this one is worth. Silver with a setting made from a carved piece of billiard ball.

The one in the middle, my most recent, I wear on my right hand ring finger. Silver and Sodalite, found at an artisan market here in Western NC. After wearing the other two for a while, I thought "I'd like to find one more ring for each finger." Happened to find this lady there with the perfect piece. Still planning to get her to make a 4th, 2nd for my left hand.

The ebony knife is a #66 Calf Roper Stockman from 2012 that I turned into a single blade. My very first mod of that caliber. The #15 I received in trade from @Chief, and I bought the Willamette from @Half/Stop who sent the coin along with the knife.
 
Nice collection of rings and knives! That turquoise ring is awesome. :thumbsup:

Here are a couple of bracelets from Kenya, circa 1995. Bottom one is hammered and twisted brass. The other was made by a Maasai with glass and brass beads.

ETA: Knife is a Bark River with African Blackwood scales and elephant hide thong.

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This watch belonged to my Grandad. It was presented to him in the late 70's by the Central Electricity Generating Board in East London for 25 years service as a Stoker, as is inscribed on the back. It came to me following his death and, alongside his penknife (also pictured closed), is amongst my most treasured possessions. I only wear it on special occasions to reduce risk of breakage or loss. Also pictured is the ring my partner gave me which belonged to her Grandad. Its a puzzle ring made of several separate conjoined rings which is incredibly difficult to get back together once separated. Had to have a jeweller put it back together last time and even he struggled with it, so I had it welded together at the back. This I wear all the time. Lastly the tooth pick my Father gave me. He picked it up at a country fayre somewhere in Southern England and, I think, is Indian in origin. It has pride of place in my collection alongside my Grandad's and those belonging to my Great Uncles. Precious things indeed.
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The two pigs belonged to each of my Grandmothers, and the two dogs in the photo are mine. :)

- Mark.

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TAH said:
Here's one for you, traum. Navajo ring and sandcast buckle from the late 60s/early 70s.

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I do like that ring, and it goes really nicely with that buckle. The Buck clip point is a nice touch.


kamagong said:
I own only two pieces of jewelry. My class ring and my wedding band.

How about nacre covered buttons and a nacre covered knife?

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That's a nice serpentine. Some kind of half whittler? Maybe and old JA Henckels?

black mamba said:
I don't wear much jewelry except on special occasions, like weddings, when I'll put on a ring or two.
So the watch is about as much jewely as your likely to see me in.

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Blake the Blade said:
This watch belonged to my Grandad. It was presented to him in the late 70's by the Central Electricity Generating Board in East London for 25 years service as a Stoker, as is inscribed on the back. It came to me following his death and, alongside his penknife (also pictured closed), is amongst my most treasured possessions. I only wear it on special occasions to reduce risk of breakage or loss. Also pictured is the ring my partner gave me which belonged to her Grandad. Its a puzzle ring made of several separate conjoined rings which is incredibly difficult to get back together once separated. Had to have a jeweller put it back together last time and even he struggled with it, so I had it welded together at the back. This I wear all the time. Lastly the tooth pick my Father gave me. He picked it up at a country fayre somewhere in Southern England and, I think, is Indian in origin. It has pride of place in my collection alongside my Grandad's and those belonging to my Great Uncles. Precious things indeed.
Untitled by Blake Blade, on Flickr

The two pigs belonged to each of my Grandmothers, and the two dogs in the photo are mine. :)

- Mark.

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I thought we might see some neat watches! I like watches more than I like wearing them, but I have a buddy who is a watch collector, and I see the allure just the same as knife allure. Jeff, that Eureka takes the cake. If it ever needs a new home, you know where to send it. I also like that puzzle ring, Blake. Was it the sort of thing that came apart easily while wearing it? The knives look like they're in great shape.
 
traumkommode said:
I also like that puzzle ring, Blake. Was it the sort of thing that came apart easily while wearing it? The knives look like they're in great shape.
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Yeah the toothpick's in good order, has a damascene blade and file work on the springs too. Afraid the same can't be said of my Grandad's one though, but it's not the point with this one...I'm just glad to have it. It's thought to have belonged to his Father before him, so it's a real heirloom. The ring couldn't come apart once I had it on, but did easily when I took it off which I often have to. I just wanted to be able to wear it without the hassle. :thumbsup:
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Who's the maker of the watch? I love vintage pieces, especially from the 60's and 70's. The just have so much character. Awesome treasures you have there.
Blake the Blade said:
This watch belonged to my Grandad. It was presented to him in the late 70's by the Central Electricity Generating Board in East London for 25 years service as a Stoker, as is inscribed on the back. It came to me following his death and, alongside his penknife (also pictured closed), is amongst my most treasured possessions. I only wear it on special occasions to reduce risk of breakage or loss. Also pictured is the ring my partner gave me which belonged to her Grandad. Its a puzzle ring made of several separate conjoined rings which is incredibly difficult to get back together once separated. Had to have a jeweller put it back together last time and even he struggled with it, so I had it welded together at the back. This I wear all the time. Lastly the tooth pick my Father gave me. He picked it up at a country fayre somewhere in Southern England and, I think, is Indian in origin. It has pride of place in my collection alongside my Grandad's and those belonging to my Great Uncles. Precious things indeed.
Untitled by Blake Blade, on Flickr

The two pigs belonged to each of my Grandmothers, and the two dogs in the photo are mine. :)

- Mark.

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MyStonieBaby said:
Who's the maker of the watch? I love vintage pieces, especially from the 60's and 70's. The just have so much character. Awesome treasures you have there.
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Thank you my friend they certainly are, at least to me anyway. The watch is a Japanese Seiko DX Automatic (25 Jewels). It has what I believe is referred to, for obvious reasons, as a TV screen face. You're right, styles such as this have certainly come back around. I'm very lucky, and I'll always be mindful of the huge amount of hard work and long service that this watch represented to my Grandad. His knife too obviously had a similarly hard working life. :thumbsup:
 
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I don't have too much to contribute here, as the only jewelry I ever wear is my wedding ring.

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I do wear a watch most days, but I don't think anyone would call a beat up Luminox on a velcro strap "jewelry." :D
 
btb01 said:
I don't have too much to contribute here, as the only jewelry I ever wear is my wedding ring.

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I do wear a watch most days, but I don't think anyone would call a beat up Luminox on a velcro strap "jewelry." :D
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Looks very elegant and classy/ic. And is that a Mike Morris FF?
 
Nice to see your face, Rob!! Such a great knife:D . . . . . . . . . . .o_O
 
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