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Needless to say all of us knife nutz have makers that have influenced us. I know I have many some dead, some alive that I think are just amazing. Ive always wondered what some of my pieces would look like if I ever had a opportunity to work and collaborate with some of them that I have found so inspirational. So, I did just that. Except none of these inspirational makers where anywhere around at the time unfortunately. 
but it didnt stop me from having fun with it.
I have always loved Scagel style knives. No straight lines on his knives, beautiful sweeping curves. Bill Moran and Eric Hendrickson with similar styles and the Godfather of forging as far as im concerned. Ed Fowler who I've always loved his big slanted brass gaurds as the focal point of his knives.
Here's a knife I made with my own little spin on it, with all of them in the shop with me, they just don't know it. See if you can see the influences.
Ive had this knife to this point for a couple of weeks, just haven't had any decent days to get out and photo it. I haven't made a sheath for it yet, but I think I will do something with snakeskin. I'll update when I do.
The knife is 10 1/2 in. OAL, 5 in. blade. Dear antler handle, amber spacer with brass and copper furniture. A fun project.
but it didnt stop me from having fun with it. I have always loved Scagel style knives. No straight lines on his knives, beautiful sweeping curves. Bill Moran and Eric Hendrickson with similar styles and the Godfather of forging as far as im concerned. Ed Fowler who I've always loved his big slanted brass gaurds as the focal point of his knives.
Here's a knife I made with my own little spin on it, with all of them in the shop with me, they just don't know it.
See if you can see the influences.
Ive had this knife to this point for a couple of weeks, just haven't had any decent days to get out and photo it. I haven't made a sheath for it yet, but I think I will do something with snakeskin. I'll update when I do.
The knife is 10 1/2 in. OAL, 5 in. blade. Dear antler handle, amber spacer with brass and copper furniture. A fun project.
