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Keith Fludder Original Custom Made Knife in Black Sheath
Absolutely stunning custom hand made knife by Keith Fludder famous Australian Knife maker with custom made sheath.
One of our favourite Knife makers and his knives are highly sought after world wide.
I am always reluctant to sell these beauties as they are beautiful master pieces but alas the bills have to be paid and I can only enjoy them while I have them for a limited time before they are swept up by collectors.
The American Bladesmith Society recognised Keith as a 'Journeyman Smith', only one rating below the top-rated 'Master Smith' and recognised in Australia as one of the top of the class.
This is a rarity and was made in around the mid 2000's.
Beautiful Steel Heat marked blade with Damascus guard and beautiful dark hard wood handle.
Guard is Damascus patterned steel.
Handle Material type (Wood) and Blade metal are not yet known but will be updated soon.
This knife has a beautful blade in an unusual curved drop point blade and is a true work of art.
It has a beautiful dark wood handle with 1 Pin and KF stamped in to the hilt of the blade.
The handles are shaped by hand and every knife by this maker varies in design, which makes every knife unique.
Top grain custom black leather sheath is custom formed and shaped for each knife, average thickness is 6 to 10 pound premium grade leather and has been meticulously patterned.
FEATURES
Heat Marked Steel blade (Steel type not yet known)
Blade length 15cm
Handle length 12cm
Total length 27cm
Guard is Damascus Steel
Hand made custom sheath with unique pattern.
Knife is as new, Mint, never sharpened and rarely handled.
A true one of a kind knife from the mid 2000's and a very rare collectible by the Australian Knife Maker Keith Fludder.
| - Biography of Keith Fludder Knife Maker - |
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I started making knives in 1989 and have sold my creations nationally and internationally. After many years of working my craft part-time due to various other commitments, I am now a full time maker. I view knives as works of art and put my heart, soul and sweat into making them. I believe knives also have to be functional- the designs and materials chosen must fit the purpose of the end product. At the present time, my passion is creating Damascus steel. I hand forge my blades and every detail of the knife is carried out by me. I use the best materials and test my blades before I market them to my customers, I find it very rewarding to have quality control of every stage of the knife from start to finish. Because I focus on one project at a time, I can concentrate on every aspect of the blade. This ensures my attention is not torn between other projects, as this is often detrimental to the essence of the blade. My integrity as a knifemaker is valuable to me. Personal satisfaction with each completed project means customer satisfaction. Many people who purchase my works tell me that they can feel a certain energy that has somehow been captured in the blade, I love working with the four elements of Earth, Fire, Air and Water. Every piece that I create is individual and unique, there are so many different forms of crafts that can be incorporated into knifemaking, metallurgy, blacksmithing, woodworking, leatherworking, silver and gold smithing, engraving, stone setting and the list of possibilities just keeps growing. It is my ambition to create works of art in the form of mans oldest edged tool using all the crafts that I have mentioned. |
