Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife

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Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife Mar 19, 2009 11:58:44 GMT -5

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Post by adrian65 on Mar 19, 2009 11:58:44 GMT -5

Hi, everyone!

Here's the knife I made during the last two weeks, from start to finish. For the blade I used a jade slab from a boulder that I got from Tony - Nephrite. For the handle I used two different materials: a leopard skin jasper and a cool jasper which is unknown to me. I have it from Keith - Kap, he gave it to me in the Christmas exchange pack. The pattern of that jade slab was too cool to cut, yet too big for any cab so I am glad that I was able to use it entirely in this handle.

Initially I inserted a simple wire into a smaller groove but, while leveling that wire to the level of the blade, the wire went out of the resin and I had to start it again: I enlarged the groove and inserted the twisted wire you see, thinking that the grip between the wire and the epoxy will be better.

And it's ready!

Thank you all for looking, and special thanks to Tony - nephrite for the jade boulder and for posting your knives which inspired me

Adrian

Last Edit: Mar 19, 2009 12:09:25 GMT -5 by adrian65

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Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife Mar 19, 2009 13:27:39 GMT -5

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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2009 13:27:39 GMT -5

Adrian........your work just amazes me, there are just no words to describe your talents. And you know I truly mean that. Beautiful job on that knife, thank you so much for sharing. You are an inspiration.

Shannon

Wolfden fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2007 Posts: 1,368	Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife Mar 19, 2009 13:37:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Wolfden on Mar 19, 2009 13:37:40 GMT -5 Dang Man !! is there anything that you cant do ?? make your own equipment , make beautiful jewelry and now a knife you never cease to amaze me with your talents Wolf
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rockbottom starting to spend too much on rocks Member since August 2008 Posts: 117	Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife Mar 19, 2009 13:50:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockbottom on Mar 19, 2009 13:50:57 GMT -5 Another masterpiece Adrian, I love it with the inlaid wire. You've got a lot of talent. Thanks for showing us the whole process. Bob

bobby1 has started giving rock gifts Member since November 2007 Posts: 3,007	Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife Mar 19, 2009 21:55:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bobby1 on Mar 19, 2009 21:55:54 GMT -5 WOW! That's a great project! Beautiful craftmanship. Bob

frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife Mar 20, 2009 9:19:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on Mar 20, 2009 9:19:57 GMT -5 Adrian, that turned out great! You always do a fantastic job when you decide to attempt something. WOW! Fran

adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife Mar 20, 2009 12:26:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Mar 20, 2009 12:26:30 GMT -5 Thank you folks, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I intended to sharpen it a bit more but was affraid to break it. Adrian
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krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife Mar 20, 2009 14:37:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Mar 20, 2009 14:37:10 GMT -5 superb, Adrian, thanks for the step-by-step pics! KD
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rockmanken driving up their electric bill Member since March 2009 Posts: 2,624	Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife Mar 20, 2009 14:40:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockmanken on Mar 20, 2009 14:40:28 GMT -5 Now I know how hard it is to do one. Superb work and workmanship. Ken

sitnwrap gets rocks for Christmas Member since March 2008 Posts: 5,004	Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife Mar 20, 2009 22:05:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sitnwrap on Mar 20, 2009 22:05:43 GMT -5 That is amazing. The twisted, hammered silver in the groove gives it such an Adrian original flare that only you can claim.

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Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife Mar 21, 2009 4:24:27 GMT -5

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I agree with the others Adrian, you have some special skills. This knife I awesome, and skillfully made. Your wire groove is a excellent finishing touch. As a person that works jade I can tell you know what you are doing working this material. Its a pretty tough thing to do for the first time. You obviously have mastered it pretty fast. Look forward to seeing your next project.

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Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife Mar 22, 2009 0:16:18 GMT -5

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Post by adrian65 on Mar 22, 2009 0:16:18 GMT -5

Thank you again!

Ken, this is my first knife made entirely of stone, too.
Lori, the wire is only twisted not hammered. I inserted it into the groove which was previously filled with epoxy and after the epoxy was hardened I grinded the excess wires to level the metal to the stone (make it flush).
Tony, thank you for the kind words. Coming from a master jade crafter like you that really means a lot to me.

Adrian

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grannyb off to a rocking start Member since May 2009 Posts: 11	Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife Jul 3, 2009 10:32:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grannyb on Jul 3, 2009 10:32:46 GMT -5 Hi Adrian, Great job on the jade knife with silver wire. As some one who has mainly only tumbled, your skills are greatly admired. Keep on thinking out of the box!

aunuts fully equipped rock polisher Some days are gold, some are rocks. Either is cool. Member since March 2006 Posts: 1,110	Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife Jul 3, 2009 20:57:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aunuts on Jul 3, 2009 20:57:45 GMT -5 Absolutely beautiful. We make knapped knives, but this goes way beyond that. Fantastic. Jo
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stoneviews fully equipped rock polisher Member since April 2009 Posts: 1,864	Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife Jul 3, 2009 21:34:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoneviews on Jul 3, 2009 21:34:21 GMT -5 Wow, Very nice Adrian, very creative.

pporky fully equipped rock polisher Member since May 2007 Posts: 1,932	Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife Jul 4, 2009 4:45:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pporky on Jul 4, 2009 4:45:38 GMT -5 absolutely awsome, Adrian your skills superb a true craftsman, congratulations on such a great job and winning the prize

Bejewelme gets rocks for Christmas Member since October 2008 Posts: 5,951	Jade, Leopard Skin, ?Jasper & Silver Knife Jul 5, 2009 7:41:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bejewelme on Jul 5, 2009 7:41:51 GMT -5 WOW Adrian! I like the way the leopardskin matches the jade so nicely! Amber

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