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Keith Fludder Original Damascus blade Dagger in Wooden Display Box
Absolutely stunning custom hand made Damascus knife by Keith Fludder famous Australian Knife maker with custom made sheath and presentation box.
The American Bladesmith Society recognised him 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 2008 and is the first knife where he carved the handle.
240 Layer Damascus with a Nickel Silver guard and White Paper Micarta handle.
Guard is Nickel silver.
This knife was the first handle carving Keith did and is a true work of art.
It has a beautiful mosaic pin in the Faux Ivory look carved pattern handle 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. This is a two piece design of sheath and fob.
Beautiful custom made hardwood hinged box with red lining.
FEATURES
240 layer Damascus Steel blade
Blade length 15cm
Handle length 12cm
Total length 28cm
1 custom mosaic Pin in centre of handle and red spacer near guard.
Guard is Nickel silver.
Hand made 2 piece custom sheath with unique pattern.
Solid Hard Wood hinged custom box with red lining. 37.5cm L x 13cm W x 4.5cm H
Knife is as new, never sharpened and rarely handled.
A true one of a kind 2008 knife and a very rare collectible by the Australian Knife Maker Keith Fludder.
Final image show the other Keith Fludder Knife we have for sale and another beautiful work of art.
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| - 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. |