Sami style knife "Improvisation". I made it without any sketches or drawings. Just improvised as it went. This is why the name... )) Blade is hand forged by Pasi Hurttila, 80CrV2 steel. Length of the blade is 100 mm, handle - 107 mm. Reindeer antler and Karelian birch on the handle, reindeer antler and vegetable tanned leather on the sheath. Sami style carving with artistic oil paint. Criticism and comments are welcome and very much appreciated. )) And Happy New Year to everybody! )))
Thank you, friends! And I agree, this is probably the most complex carving I have done so far. Not going to stop though... )) Happy New Year to everybody!
Always in awe of someone who can carve, tried once myself and let's say the results were a few levels below beginner. If a carving job comes my way I will be pointing them in your direction if you don't mind. John
Thank you guys! John, carving is pretty much like handwriting. When you try it for the first time results are less than impressive. But with patience and regular practice you can really come to some good results... Off course I don't mind if you send me a customer or two. )))
Thank you guys! I agree with both of you... lol It took about 6 or 7 weeks. A lot of time goes for drying paints. Their drying time is 2-5 days (according to the manufacturer) and I have to make sure that black is absolutely dry before I can start carving for the brown.
Just... WOW. How did the pitted look on the blade get done? Just beat on it with certain hammers to get the desired effect?
