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Post by paranger on Oct 29, 2022 9:00:46 GMT -7
Just finished a bench copy (minus the quillwork) of a 6 pouce type C boucheron that once belonged to famed 18th c. portrait artist Benjamin West. Like contemporary historical artist Don Troiani, West kept a collection of props and accoutrements in his studio to facilitate his works, among them "The Death of Wolfe," in which natives and Europeans sporting native accoutrements featured prominently. Like the original, this one sports the cutler's mark of Barthelemy Doron. My copy is rendered in the 2 pin configuration. Though the original's handle construction is obscured by the decorative quillwork, two similar sized Doron boucherons with intact boxwood handles feature the 2-pin configuration as well.   picture host |
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Post by brokennock on Oct 29, 2022 18:41:40 GMT -7
Oh man, I want to cut things with that! Fantastically done.
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Post by paranger on Oct 29, 2022 18:48:32 GMT -7
Oh man, I want to cut things with that! Fantastically done. 😁 Thanks, Nock! |
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Post by spence on Oct 29, 2022 19:07:41 GMT -7
I'm impressed with your skills at making these knives, paranger. It must be very satisfying to create such beautiful gear.
Spence
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Post by paranger on Oct 29, 2022 19:18:42 GMT -7
I'm impressed with your skills at making these knives, paranger. It must be very satisfying to create such beautiful gear. Spence Thank you, Spence - I am honored. I do enjoy it very much. I find working with my hands to be rewarding and a nice escape from daily stressors. I am particularly delighted by those serendipitous "lightbulb" moments when I gain some new insight into period techniques (or challenges). |
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Post by hawkeyes on Oct 30, 2022 4:57:34 GMT -7
Very well done, literally has my name on it so send me my knife please! I'd very much like to have that!
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Post by brokennock on Oct 30, 2022 6:04:38 GMT -7
Very well done, literally has my name on it so send me my knife please! I'd very much like to have that! You and me both, lol. |
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Post by paranger on Oct 30, 2022 6:09:42 GMT -7
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Thanks, gents. You are too kind. I need this one for a show I hope to attend in Carlisle this winter, but I could certainly make another...
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Post by Black Hand on Oct 30, 2022 15:06:00 GMT -7
All you need now is the quilled sheath to go with it. How's your quillwork? That sheath was the inspiration for the sheath I quilled for a friend:  |
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Post by paranger on Oct 30, 2022 15:47:27 GMT -7
All you need now is the quilled sheath to go with it. How's your quillwork? That sheath was the inspiration for the sheath I quilled for a friend: Very nice, BH!!! To answer your question, my quillwork is non-existent. My mother is pretty good, but I don't think her fingers can handle it anymore, unfortunately. |
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Post by bushfire on Oct 30, 2022 15:48:20 GMT -7
Great work PARanger and a beautiful sheath Blank Hand. So many talented folks on this forum, it's a pleasure to see.
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Post by hawkeyes on Oct 31, 2022 4:16:59 GMT -7
All you need now is the quilled sheath to go with it. How's your quillwork? That sheath was the inspiration for the sheath I quilled for a friend: Very nice, BH!!! To answer your question, my quillwork is non-existent. My mother is pretty good, but I don't think her fingers can handle it anymore, unfortunately. We can change that! |
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Post by paranger on Oct 31, 2022 5:55:04 GMT -7
Very nice, BH!!! To answer your question, my quillwork is non-existent. My mother is pretty good, but I don't think her fingers can handle it anymore, unfortunately. We can change that! I'd like to take you up on that one day! |
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Post by Black Hand on Oct 31, 2022 9:03:34 GMT -7
I've got lots of quills...
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