Knives, Knives, Knives
My long time friend and fishing companion John Beth has been building specialty knives for years. His recent newsletter features many exquisite examples of his masterful craftsmanship. His ability to produce detail and composite different materials into objects of priceless beauty is stunning. Here are a couple of examples of his recent work. If you’d like to be included in John’s email newsletter mailings, just drop him a note at johnbeth(at)rucls(dot)net.
#1. The Birds Eye Deluxe.
This stunning piece is exhibition grade materials end to end – 3 3/4″ birds eye damascus blade – 7 1/2″ overall. The front of the handle is Mammoth tooth – the center gold vein Onyx – the rear exhibition grade spalted black ash. The blade line and material spacers are vulcanized black and grey fabric. Copper/steel “cylinder wheel” mosaic pins finish it off. If you want an eyeful, this should do it! Razor sharp for use or as interesting to view as possible for display! Lots of time and materials here! Matching leather sheath. $495.00
The Birdseye blade is rare and unusual Damascus steel.
#3. The Spanish Lace Deluxe
This piece is 7 1/2″ overall with a 3 1/2″ blade of premium “Spanish Lace” Damascus.. Dressed up with Amboyna burl in front and Deluxe wild African Olive in back. The spacer is a 3 wood chevron mosaic. The spacers and liner are black vulcanized fabric. 3 – 1/4″ ornate mosaic pins finish it off. A cowhide sheath is included. A handsome knife with nothing but the best materials. $450.00
Another example of rare Damascus patterning--Spanish Lace.