Persian Kard

[J. Doyle]

Here's the latest piece I finished for am upcoming show. It's my take on a 17th century Persian kard. This was an incredibly difficult piece for me to photograph.

10" blade of 1084 & 15n20, 14 3/4" overall
416 stainless fittings with fileworked heat blued accent spacer
Carved African blackwood handle
Decorative fileworked spine

 

[Richard338]

Very interesting, can we get a shot of the spine?

 

[eric brinkerhoff]

Is that Damascus section separate or is the blade etched that way?

 

[Dawkind]

Great job as always my friend…

 

[Survivalistd]

That has very clean lines great job

 

[PaulDiStefano]

I love how sleek it is! Kards are such a cool knife. I’m really into the carving too. Great piece John

 

[TK Steingass]

Lots of work for that one John - lots of great, subtle details. Looks like you haven't been fishing or blowing shit up lately.

 

[eric brinkerhoff]

Is that Damascus section separate or is the blade etched that way?

Either way it's both"Wow"and subtle at the same time!

 

[mitch13]

I like it. The carved handle is subtle and not overpowering. Great job mate.

 

[ISKski]

The pattern welded section is very reminiscent of damascene - it goes quite well with this build.

 

[i4Marc]

Elegant in form, rich in detail.

 

[seanj]

Absolutely beautiful. One of your best!!

 

[john april]

nice one ! love the handle carving.

 

[not2sharp]

Very nice.

n2s

 

[Scott Hanson]

Very nice looking knife, you’ve got a lot elbow grease into this one.

 

[J. Doyle]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate it.

Very interesting, can we get a shot of the spine?

I'll try to get one later.

Is that Damascus section separate or is the blade etched that way?

The whole blade is 1084 & 15n20, selectively etched in just the ricasso/plunge/upper spine area to give nod to the damascening, filigree or engraving so often seen on that area of the blade of kards.

Lots of work for that one John - lots of great, subtle details. Looks like you haven't been fishing or blowing shit up lately.

Thanks TK. Yeah work's been cutting into my fun time drastically.

The pattern welded section is very reminiscent of damascene - it goes quite well with this build.

Exactly. Thank you for the comment.

 

[J. Doyle]

Richard338

Here's a shot of the fileworked spine:


And this one shows the subtle contours of yhe handle better:


And a clearer one of the carving:

 

[Richard338]

Thanks! I think if you're going to do file work it has to be perfect...yours looks perfect.