ANDERS HOGSTROM~CUSTOM DAMASCUS PERSIAN FIGHTER~KNIFE BEST FOSSIL HANDLE~JIM FERGUSON STEEL~MAKE OFFER~I SELL Start Price USD 2,999.99 Current Price USD 2,999.99 Time Left 5 days 13 hours 3 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 16, 2008 End Time Thursday, January 15, 2009 Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin See more about 'ANDERS HOGSTROM~CUSTOM DAMASCUS PERSIAN FIGHTER~KNIFE' Description     Xotique-Blades Presents: "Art With An Edge"ACustom Hand Made North Sea Persian Fighter KnifeFrom: Anders Hogsrtom Scandinavian ModerneMeets     Japanese Traditional Anders HogsrtomWrote: I like to think I'm making something that is pleasing to look at, as well as comfortable to use with great attention to detail, fit and finish. The design aspect is very important to me so I make a detailed sketch of almost every knife and then try to follow that as closely as possible when creating the piece. I believe in doing as much as possible by hand and in letting a task take as long as it needs until I'm satisfied with the outcome.I have a background in fine cabinet making, so perhaps my attention to detail stems from there. What I like about knife making is that you can incorporate so many different materials into one piece. Steel for the blade, different metals for the fittings and an array of choices for the handle material; wood, coral, amber etc. and last but not least, leather or wood for the sheath. In furniture making you usually only work with wood-different kinds, but still just wood!  I make mostly daggers, fighters and short knives but also a few swords and folders-all of my own design. I don't like to make the same knife twice-so I can make a variation of the same theme if requested, still making each knife unique and one of a kind. I'm drawn to larger knives with blades 30cm / 12" or longer and I have a new found pleasure in making big and hefty bowies!   I also like working with other makers, combining our art. Previously, I have collaborated with Kaj Embretsen, Conny Persson and Johan Gustafsson and I have an ongoing effort with Don Hanson III. Don and I collaborate on about one piece a year. Don designs and forges the blade, without any input from me - I'm left totally in the dark. When I receive the finished blade the challenge is mine to create a handle and fittings that goes with the blade, stylistically. Lastly, a prominent folder maker and I are in discussion about a limited edition two-knife set and hopefully this will come to fruition later this year or early 2009! Just Search His NameAnd Hold On to Your Hat! His Site Is As Much"Eye Candy" As His Exceptional Unique Work   The Jim Ferguson 1095 Nickel DamascusBlade Is 5.7" Long&.21" Thick Stabilized  PetrifiedMuseum gRADE Prehistoric Bone Handle& Antiqued Copper PinThe Crack That Is Visible Is Below The SurfaceYou Are Not Able To Catch Your Finger Nail On It. The FittingsHave A Textured Finish&Are Hand Cast And SculptedOf Copper Anders Has Made a Texturedleather sheath To Match This Masterpiece A Massive 11" Inches Don't Miss The Opportunity To Own This Masterpiece There Is Nothing Like It In The World New Condition From The Maker   Please Click The Banner Above To See More Than$200,000.00InWorld Class Custom Made Knives I Never Have Auctions With  Hidden Reserves  That Is Why All My Sales Are Offered With"BUY IT NOW"  Or "MAKE AN OFFER" You Offer The Price You Are Willing To Pay...I Will Do My Best To Make It Happen. No Ifs Ands Or Buts... I SELL  KNIVES  Do You Have Any Questions ?  I Am  Happy To Assist You  Email  Mark Sill msill2@wi.rr.com Here Is Payment Information You Must Be 18 Years Of AgeTo Purchase Any Knife FromXotique BladesPlease See The eBay Shipping InformationAt The Bottom Of The PagePayment must be received within 7 days of Purchase. Shipping Fees Include InsuranceShipped Via Priority MailI Gladly AcceptVisa & MasterCard Through My Merchant Service For 33 Years   Please Click The BannerTo See All Of MyXotique BladesYou May Phone: Xotique Enterprises Inc.At (262) 786-05589 am - 4 pm CST Monday Through Friday WithQuestionsOrCredit Card Purchases   Created by eBay Blackthorne ver. 3.2.151.0 Place a Bid!