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Putting his sole-authorship philosophy on full display, Ethan Kolar's folding dagger not only boasts an impeccable feather damascus blade, but an ornate handle including engraving from the smith himself. The white-lipped mother of pearl ups the eye appeal of this eclectic build. (Jocelyn Frasier image)

Feather Damascus: Blades Forged Light And Airy

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The popular pattern offers a complex combination of materials and motif.
Vanuti Fiori Dagger

Brazilian Bonanza: A Bevy Of Brazilian-Made Custom Blades

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Hot custome knifes from Brazilian makers.
Jerry Fisk doesn’t simply see his shop has a place to create, but an arena where he leaves his mark on the world. As the columnist puts it, the master smith believes every hammer blow is a permanent record of the maker's skill and life. (Images courtesy of Jerry Fisk)

Secrets Of The Shop: Fisk and Sibert

Jim Hammond -
Mortised handles and excellent accidents.
Jon Christensen was commissioned to create the Guardian Sword, a project that retells the Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa in engraved iron panels and a bronze shield on the handle. The project took an estimated 4,000 hours to complete.

Cool Custom: Jon Christensen’s Mythical Undertaking

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Guardian Sword proves a painstaking quest.
Steve Schwarzer and Daryl Meier pioneered the sintering process of canister welding damascus. Aside from being effective, it is also affordable. (Steve Schwarzer image)

Secrets Of The Shop: Steve Schwarzer & Bob Terzuola

Jim Hammond -
Schwarzer’s blister busters and Terzuola’s effective efficiencies.
Robert Wayman quips that he packed a lot into his 14-inch pattern damascus cleaver, mainly in the handle. The grip features a damascus collar, stainless steel and G-10 spacers, cross-cut carbon fiber, green malachite and blue coral accents, stabilized amboyna burl, and a damascus butt cap with stainless mounting pins inset with blue coral, framed with green malachite. (SharpByCoop image)

Custom Cleavers That Have Culinary Chops

Mike Haskew -
Four custom makers push the boundaries of the tried-and-true cleaver. An inclination toward the kitchen and a desire to design and deliver cutlery used on...
Steve Schwarzer relates that he has tailored his martial arts training to incorporate the push dagger, though perhaps not one as ornate as the one pictured. A mesmerizing 3 3/4” mosaic damascus blade is mated to an antler handle with faces carved at the ends of the grip. (Jocelyn Frasier image)

Pull Of The Push Dagger

Mike Haskew -
Master smiths explore the symmetry, skill and survivalist roots of a classic.
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