Hi folks,

I haven't posted here for a while, as I've been a bit busy of late!
I've also posted this to AR knife forum, but thought some of you that know me here, might be interested.

I started investigating firearms engraving a few years back, being lucky enough to get some initial direction from one of the very best engravers in the world. Within a short space of time I also discovered scrimshaw and was soon seduced to the 'dark side'!
Since that day, I have been producing scrimshaw, embellishing everything from pistol grips to knife scales.

I'll have a stand at the UK knife show this year, where I'll be demonstrating some of the techniques, so please do drop by and say hello if you're in the area!

Although I am in no way a knife maker, I've always had a desire to give it a go!
So, here's my first attempt...



Of course, then it looked a bit naked...



And now... it just looks nude!



All the best,

Jo

Very nice knife indeed - how did Ian feel about modelling?

Fools rush in where angels would have gone much more slowly and milked it for ages...

Very nice Jo, the chap looks more Greco-Roman in countenance than Somersetonian.

Where is the knife show being held this year?

A nice bit of work Jo. The blade was just calling out for something equally strong and dramatic.
If you make one for me, make a lanyard hole because I'd be gutted if I lost something so precious )

If she makes a lanyard hole there is a slight risk that the engraved figure might loose something precious, looking at where the hole would need to be....

Jo,

It's beautiful, I really like it ..... Well done!



All the Best to Ian, also.

Thanks for all your kind comments guys.

I'd usually say sopmething like " that kife is the nuts" but it might get misconstrued.

Beautiful and stunning do spring to mind though.

K

Thanks Kiri,

Hows about this one then...?

Apologies for photos... one day I will learn to use my camera properly!

I'm hoping that as this is art, it doesn't break any forum rules.







And then both...

Medusa and Hercules, or more correctly Herakles, I assume.

I would have put money on that chap being Greek, in any event.

Although not to my taste, those are two truly stunning pieces of work. You are incredibly talented!

quote:

Originally posted by Ghubert:

I would have put money on that chap being Greek, in any event.

I doubt she's greek mate, it's obviously a bit cold where she lives.

K

Great Knifes and i am sure she is greek. Definately happy.

quote:

Originally posted by Fallow Buck:

quote:

Originally posted by Ghubert:

I would have put money on that chap being Greek, in any event.

I doubt she's greek mate, it's obviously a bit cold where she lives.

K

Mate, when I use the word "chap" and you then refer to him in the feminine, ie "she".....

Well.

The prosecution rests, M'lud.

My shampoo used to do that....so I changed it to another brand and all my hair fell out!

Very nice work Jo. I was trying to think, after Ghubert's comment about rivet position on the male figure whether you'd worked backwards from the rivet position on the female?

Very nice!