In addition to the Katana sword I am picking up today, I snagged this baby this morning... you might not like knives but surely you must agree that this is a beautiful peice of art!
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| Author: | breitlingsource [ Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:34 am ] |
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In addition to the Katana sword I am picking up today, I snagged this baby this morning... you might not like knives but surely you must agree that this is a beautiful peice of art!
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| Author: | Watchmakeress [ Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:35 pm ] |
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That IS beautiful! Next time I'm buying a knife for my husband I'll ask for your advise and expertise for sure! The last one I bought him one, was just a simple stainless looking one, but I did have his name engraved on it to make it look super-special 
He wears it with him everyday! 
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| Author: | Flynbyu [ Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:36 pm ] |
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Wow. Very cool. Is the blade anodized steel? Amazing colors! ~Brian |
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| Author: | breitlingsource [ Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:44 pm ] |
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Vanessa, I'd love to help you pick out a knife next time you plan to buy one  Simple stainless/titanium/composite knives are great for every day carry.. but sometimes something fancy and handmade like the peice above allows you to appreciate the craftmanship.. like a nice watch.
Brian, the blade steel is Robert Eggerling Multi-bar Damascus steel, and the bolsters are Eggerling Mosaic Damascus steel, both heat colored to a beautiful blue. The handle material is Black Lip Mother of Pearl, hand carved. Liners are Annodized Titanium. THe thumbstud has a Cognac Diamond set in it, as well as the backspacer which u cannot see, also has a cognac diamond and Blacklip mother of pearl inlays. |
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| Author: | Altair [ Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:51 pm ] |
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Thats beutifull!!!!  Wish I could see it in person, I bet it reflects the light beutifully.
Whats a real quality peace like that set you back if you dont mind me asking. |
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| Author: | Flynbyu [ Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:55 pm ] |
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Wow, that's amazing. I'm sure there's a few man hours in crafting that jewel. Sure beats Grandpa's "Old Timer" all to hell. 
~Brian |
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| Author: | breitlingsource [ Tue Oct 02, 2007 1:59 pm ] |
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Because this peice is made by Frank Niro, and he undercharges for the quality he makes, it is only $700. Similar makers will charge upwards of $1000 easily for this.. some of the top makers will charge close to $2000 for the same quality of knife as this. $700 is a bargain for the amount and quality of work in this peice! I have some knives that are not nearly as pretty, but cost just as much. |
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| Author: | Flynbyu [ Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:08 pm ] |
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It just goes to show how diverse all of us are with our hobbies! ~Brian |
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| Author: | Altair [ Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:16 pm ] |
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I thought it might cost as much, definately not in the market for something that expensive no matter the value, just not into knives that much. Could you recomend a decent knife that would cost closer to a 100 USD? Looking for something thats reliable and looks simple. Thanks for any info! |
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| Author: | breitlingsource [ Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:41 am ] |
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Hmm.. around $100? That's on the low-end for a quality knife, but there a few: Kershaw Spec Bump is around $130 
The new Benchmade Nitrous Stryker is also good for just over $100 
And everyone always loves the Spyderco Military.. also around $130: 
There's always the entire CRKT line and a bunch of small guys like the Kershaw Leeks, Scallions and Chives that are all under $100. These are all decent knives, but blade steels will not stay as sharp as the ones above. |
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| Author: | Watchmakeress [ Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:25 am ] |
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Kershaw.... that's the brand of my husband's knife that I gave him! I'm glad to read FROM YOU that's a decent quality for the price! |
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| Author: | Flynbyu [ Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:02 am ] |
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If I bought my spouse a knife, I would have to sleep with one eye open. 
~Brian |
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| Author: | Watchmakeress [ Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:31 pm ] |
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Flynbyu wrote: If I bought my spouse a knife, I would have to sleep with one eye open.
~Brian  You know I bought my husband a gun (1911) once for Valentine's day! 
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| Author: | sherlock [ Thu Oct 04, 2007 12:03 am ] |
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Watchmakeress wrote: Flynbyu wrote: If I bought my spouse a knife, I would have to sleep with one eye open. ~Brian You know I bought my husband a gun (1911) once for Valentine's day! You lot from across the pond are nutters
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| Author: | Altair [ Thu Oct 04, 2007 3:23 am ] |
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