Antlerknife

[Wayland]

Just got a copy of Antlerknife by Ulf Avander from Attleborough

Very good indeed.

The production is not too glossy but the information is solid and easy to follow.

No info on blade smithing but plenty on antler and leatherworking to make these beautiful knives.

Think I'll have to have a go now with one of Stefans blades.......

 

[torjusg]

Saw similar knives as on the cover on a "show". They were probably more intricate and costed about 50000kr or £4200. Quite a lot for a knife!

Torjus Gaaren

 

[Wayland]

I bought a really nice one with a forged blade in Karasjok laste Summer for less than 3000Kr.

By the way Torjus. you asked about the knife I was making at Borg and I finally got around to sorting the picture out.

Of course it's a bit sad now because Stefan, the blade smith died last Autumn in a hunting accident.

 

[torjusg]

That is some knife Wayland! It may be one of the cooles knives I have seen. What are you going to use it for? Seems like it is quite versatile.

Sorry about the smith. Hunting accident, still a better way to go than many other.

Torjus Gaaren

I bought a really nice one with a forged blade in Karasjok laste Summer for less than 3000Kr.

By the way Torjus. you asked about the knife I was making at Borg and I finally got around to sorting the picture out.

Of course it's a bit sad now because Stefan, the blade smith died last Autumn in a hunting accident.

 

[Wayland]

It's part of the Museum at Borg now.

It was made for the chieftains outfit so at least it'll be looked after I hope.

 

[Lord Farquhar]

How much was the book and where did you get it?

 

[Tor helge]

I bought this in Alta a couple of years ago, only 1200 kr.
Made by a swede. I don`t recall his name tough.

The knife (seax) is really a work of art Wayland. I`m sure that they take good care of it on Borg.
Maybe I visit Borg this summer and have a look at it.

Tor

 

[Toddy]

Wayland that's a beautiful knive. I know your workmanship is excellent but it is still impressive.

Cheers,
Toddy

 

[Rhodri]

How much was the book and where did you get it?

Attleborough Accessories . £28 I think.

Cheers,
Rod

 

[Daniel]

Attleborough Accessories . £28 I think.

Cheers,
Rod

Also on Woodlore's site. Same price.

 

[ggfh666]

I got my copy of the book from attleborough.
It is a very limited edition , so don't wait too long if you really want it.

Wayland, that is one beautiful piece of work. Is the drawing scrimshaw or carved?

 

[Wayland]

It's carved in about 1-2 mm deep and then infilled with a mix of beeswax and crushed charcoal.

I've use this mix for years and it lasts 5-6 years before needing a slight refill.

 

[redcollective]

Wayland does your copy have printing on one side of each page only? It's a curious binding - got a signed copy a week ago!

 

[Hedgehog]

I bought a really nice one with a forged blade in Karasjok laste Summer for less than 3000Kr.

By the way Torjus. you asked about the knife I was making at Borg and I finally got around to sorting the picture out.

Of course it's a bit sad now because Stefan, the blade smith died last Autumn in a hunting accident.

That is a truely stunning piece of work, very Seax like.

R.I.P Stefan

 

[Wayland]

Wayland does your copy have printing on one side of each page only? It's a curious binding - got a signed copy a week ago!

Yes, unusual isn't it?

I think it must be something to do with the very short print run, about 600 I think.