Announcement: "Guinevere" : folder knife-jewelry

[dimovengraving]

I just finished an interesting (in my opinion) knife-jewelry


"Guinevere" : folder knife-jewelry(necklace)


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GENERAL INFORMATION: weight 46 gr(1.62 ounce), Total length 115mm(4 1/2"), width 37 mm(1 1/2"), Length folded 65mm(2 1/2"), complete hand engraved with Celtic motives ;

BLADE: steel T5MO, 55 HRC, length 50mm(2 "), width 23mm(9/10 "), thickness 1.5mm, metal engraving ;

HANDLE: bronze, "muscular" locking system (It works by gently pressing on the handle by hand), metal engraving ;

SHEATH: walnut(Juglans regia), inlaid with insert of boxwood(buxus), openwork carving, wax finish and french polich







first sketch- picture

principle of work:

The knife is inspired and devoted to the famous Queen of Camelot

This was

 

[silverchip]

Very Cool!!!!

 

[Marrinan]

Fantastic Work-Brilliant design-Elegant engraving and carving-ingenious engineering-Excellent presentation in photographs-Fred

 

[sam]

Evgeni, your artistry and craftsmanship is truly inspirational. Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[mrthe]

Great work Evgeni comgratulations!:clapping:

 

[scott99]

nice idea ,very nice work. scott99

 

[Titian]

Incredible folding knife. I love it.

 

[Marcus Hunt]

Absolutely gorgeous. What a super project. I love the inlaid and carved celtic motif. Thanks for sharing.

 

[JJ Roberts]

Evgeni,Always enjoy seeing your beautiful work a the forums,keep up the good work. J.J.

 

[Doc Mark]

Absolutely brilliant design and execution! Thanks for the animation, I was uncertain as to how the knife folded into the sheath.

 

[Tira]

Very beautiful and very cool. Thanks for posting such a fun piece. :biggrin:

 

[Christopher Malouf]

That's awesome!! I couldn't figure out how it opened until I saw the animation.

 

[Peter_M]

Very cool!

Peter

 

[dimovengraving]

Thanks to all for congratulations, thanks

 

[Paulie]

Wow, beautiful work, Evgeni! The Celtic knot design works perfectly for engraving, as well as for fine carving, very nice! My congratulations, greetings Paulie

 

[BrianPowley]

Very Nice!!!!

 

[Artemiss]

That ticks a whole lot of boxes for me. Absolutely superb!

Jo

 

[dimovengraving]

Video about this knife with some working moments:

[video=youtube;aFaDMpR7jkE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFaDMpR7jkE[/video]

 

[Roger Bleile]

Eveni,

While beautifully designed and crafted, your piece still retains that hand wrought look that is perfect for an objet d'art related to the Arthurian legend.

Roger

 

[Marrinan]

great vedio-Thanks for showing your work here. Fred