When you make artifacts that are intended to last for at least a hundred years .... the parts don't go stale. I have parts in the shop that I began 34 years ago, and more. I can't always use each part. I make extra for efficiency. Right now, I'm drawing parts from my inventory. This will result in completed artifacts that were begun at BPN and completed at BPS. I wanted a way to honor these interesting hybrid works.

I thought long and hard, regarding a strong term which indicated a blend of individual components which yields a stronger homogenous unit. I decided upon using the term "Alloy". Being a Master Bladesmith (American Bladesmith's Society issued Oct., 1983) ... It seemed even more valid.



I have marked the first completed unit such.



This fine knife was sold after being seen on this site.



I am completing "Alloy #2" right now.



Hope you enjoy the story.

Gary

And a master blade smith you are. ! I wish I had known you back in your hay day of knife making.I was never a collector of knifes but always liked the best . Just recently have I come to appreciate some of the finer blade smiths in America and I believe as a youngster you set the bar . I am amazed at the price some old knifes bring but NOW know the effort involved in them. I bought an anvil and hammers and a smithing book thinking I could learn but just haven't found the time and energy . I'll bet whoever gets one of your Alloy knifes will have the cleanest finger nails in town . Thanks for returning to at least a limited run of knives . I sure would like to see more . Do you know the name of the knife museum some of those artifacts are at?

Beautiful work Gary. The engraving and jigged bone inlays are stunning.

Love those knives Gary! Glad you've gotten a chance to get some of those treasures you uncovered in the move put together.

Nice! And "alloy" seems like a good name for the BPN / BPS projects, certainly less engraving than "Yankee / Gulf-Coast hybrids" to get the point across.

Is that a dark stone on the blade lock button, or a trick of the lighting?

Thanks Sean,

Shadow there.

The "buttons" are tool steel. Recessed below the level of the case.

Gary