Custom Knife Stands and Cases- The best!
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Please note: I do not make stands for other makers' knives. |
Often, a knife transcends a simple sheath and requires a more elaborate and artistic method of display. My display stands or cases must hold the knife at a flattering angle, must compliment yet not detract from the knife's artistic style, must complete the entire ensemble to become a solid and independent piece of art, commensurate with the quality of the knife.
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Some of my stands incorporate both the knife and sheath, some just the knife. My stand or case designs are one-of-a-kind and may range from simple to elaborate, utilitarian to fantasy, all complimenting the knife, sword, or weapon, and suited to the purpose of the piece. The stands or cases may represent the image of the knife, often echoing curves and stylistic accents on the knife or handle. Some are animate and recognizable, some are abstract or geometric. They feature finely finished or polished pieces with accurate fittings and mounts solidly designed with stable bases. Sometimes, an etched or engraved (by machine or hand) nameplate identifies the piece, occasionally it details the components, and sometimes an illuminating poem follows to complete the artistic idea. Though you'll see some beautiful stands on this page, you'll notice that no two are alike. Occasionally, I get requests to copy my own stands for new knives. I don't do this, because it would devalue the existing stand that is in the hands of a client, and I'm committed to make each stand my own artistic endeavor. In the world of custom knives, I must retain artistic license.
Making fine stands and cases is a challenging artistic skill in itself, matching the right woods, horn, bone, ivory, or gemstone to the knife, displaying the knife and complimenting it, adding to the piece rather than pulling the eye away from the knife. As the knives become more elaborate, so do my stands and cases, until it is impossible to separate the two, and they are a total sculptural art piece. On this page is a brief photographic representation of my work, with early, simpler stands and cases to the most elaborate, weighing over 400 lbs. They are not in chronological order.
Please note: I do not make stands for other maker's knives! (See the what I do and don't do here) Everything you see here is my own work, for my own knives. See the Services I offer here and the FAQ page here for more details.
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