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KELindblad
02-03-2010, 20:00
First the first made Dolphin Bushie blade, it was sold even before it was built.
Blade 4mm 01 steel, birch with tin inlays and mosaicpins.

http://knives.dreamlandproject.se/images/nr64detalj.jpg

Next a scandi, blade from Nylund brothers in Finland, birch and reindeer antler

http://knives.dreamlandproject.se/images/nr33detalj3.jpg

Another scandi with a blade bought over on BB, reindeer antler, masurbirch and brass.

http://knives.dreamlandproject.se/images/nr40detalj.jpg

Next is one commission from Italy, very specific spec and very fun to build. The text on the white parts is scrimshaw. Blade is Sandvik 12C27, handle in black oak and alternative ivory, tin inlays and 5mm silver in front and back.

http://knives.dreamlandproject.se/images/46detalj.jpg

A small knife, neckknife that is built on a Polar 62 carbon blade, 62mm length and handle ~70mm Birch

http://knives.dreamlandproject.se/images/neckie6detalj.jpg

Another scandi with an RB forged blade, black oak and alternative ivory, tin inlays.

http://knives.dreamlandproject.se/images/nr54detalj.jpg

This blade is made by Dan Andersson, brass inlays and birch, barkcolored in the middle piece.

http://knives.dreamlandproject.se/images/flamesdetalj1.jpg

Sandvik 12C27, barkcolored birch.

http://knives.dreamlandproject.se/images/lavadetalj5.jpg

Well, there is more to see, but I think this will do for a while :D

Thanks for looking!

Cheers,
Karl-Erik
CBJ
02-03-2010, 20:12
Some stunning knives there mate, I like the commisioned one a lot

Thanks for sharing

CBJ
Gill
02-03-2010, 20:15
Absolutely :eek:
nuggets
02-03-2010, 20:18
very nice :)goodjob
brancho
02-03-2010, 20:31
Karl Erik
As always some nice work and a small selection I think.
milius2
02-03-2010, 20:44
WOW, that is a piece of art! very very nice!
KELindblad
03-03-2010, 06:55
Thank you all for you kind words!
Alf, yes there are some left on my website gallery :D

Cheers,
Karl-Erik
SouthernCross
03-03-2010, 08:17
Another scandi with a blade bought over on BB, reindeer antler, masurbirch and brass.

http://knives.dreamlandproject.se/images/nr40detalj.jpg

I particularly like the looks of this one. What are the specs?



Kind regards
Mick
KELindblad
03-03-2010, 09:43
I particularly like the looks of this one. What are the specs?



Kind regards
Mick

Hi Mick!
Thank you! Here is what I could dig up, It was sold in middle of January so I have to go on my notes.

Blade is of carbon steel 90mm lenght rubbed it to 400 grit just to give it a nice finish.

Handle with brass bolster, bark colored and linseed oiled masur birch, reindeer antler and black, white spacer total lenght 118mm and this one is thin, only 13mm width!

Sheath made of shaft leather colored black.

Cheers,
Karl-Erik
Frederick89
03-03-2010, 13:37
Great as usual Erik!
Paul_B
03-03-2010, 15:01
I hate to be so crude and lower the threadKarl-Erik but here goes. What sort of price range are you selling your beautiful handiwork? I'm just wondering.

TO my ignorant eyes I think if the first one was owned by me it would get used as it is a nice, functional one. The third one I think is really beautiful and if I owned it I think the term would be drawer queen (see I'm learning). Anyway if I win the lottery expect a year's worth of employment from me. Until then I'll just keep looking at your work on your website.

How long have you been making these?
KELindblad
03-03-2010, 15:27
I hate to be so crude and lower the threadKarl-Erik but here goes. What sort of price range are you selling your beautiful handiwork? I'm just wondering.

TO my ignorant eyes I think if the first one was owned by me it would get used as it is a nice, functional one. The third one I think is really beautiful and if I owned it I think the term would be drawer queen (see I'm learning). Anyway if I win the lottery expect a year's worth of employment from me. Until then I'll just keep looking at your work on your website.

How long have you been making these?

Hi Paul!

I will try to answer your questions as good as I can. Regarding pricerange itīs from ~50GBP for the neckknife type, up to 80-120 GBP for eg 2 and 3 picture, the top one type is going for 135 GBP right now, commissions vary a lot and depends on so many factors that I canīt give you a precise pricing on that. It is currently hard economic times both for makers and buyers, and itīs sometimes difficult to find a good price level that suits both byer and seller.

If you have more questions, just ask! :D

Cheers,
Karl-Erik
SouthernCross
04-03-2010, 06:46
G'day Karl-Erik


Handle with brass bolster, bark colored and linseed oiled masur birch, reindeer antler and black, white spacer total lenght 118mm and this one is thin, only 13mm width!
Thanks for the additional info.

How thick is the blade?



Kind regards
Mick
bhofmann
04-03-2010, 07:25
Those look lovely. I'd like to think I could do something like that but I simply don't have the dedication needed to reach your level of quality. Lots of respect for the quality shown.
British Red
04-03-2010, 07:58
Next a scandi, blade from Nylund brothers in Finland, birch and reindeer antler

http://knives.dreamlandproject.se/images/nr33detalj3.jpg



Thats about as close to perfect lines as it gets
KELindblad
04-03-2010, 08:05
G'day Karl-Erik
Thanks for the additional info.
How thick is the blade?
Kind regards
Mick

Hi Mick!

Your welcome!
I think itīs about 3mm thick.

Cheers,
Karl-Erik
KELindblad
04-03-2010, 08:10
Those look lovely. I'd like to think I could do something like that but I simply don't have the dedication needed to reach your level of quality. Lots of respect for the quality shown.

Hi bhofmann!

Thank you for your kindness! When I first started building knives on a more regular basis back on 2004, I sat and watch photos on other knifemakers knives and wondered "how in earth do they do it so well" and "I can never do That". And I didnīt either...before I tried. I still have a long way to go, but today I can do the things I didnīt think I ever would be able to create.
So never say never! :D

Cheers,
Karl-Erik
KELindblad
04-03-2010, 08:19
Thats about as close to perfect lines as it gets

Hi British Red!

Thanks you! This is actually one of my favourite blade to build user knives from, It is made by Jakob Nylund, one of two young brothers that are very talent knifemakerīs in Finland. The lines are in my opinion so close to ideal they can be. And razor sharp!

This is another one with same type of blade, and this is a keeper! I built this knife for my own use, thinking of my wife during the building process. Everything reminds me of her, the shapes in the handle, the smooth feel on the high level sanding surface on the birch handle, the stars on the sheath is for she is my starlighter...I could go on forever :D

Sometimes building knives is like poetry.

http://www.dreamlandproject.se/wp-content/uploads/nr17mslida1.jpg

Cheers,
Karl-Erik
British Red
04-03-2010, 08:25
Thats gorgeous. For "general carry" I think you just cannot beat a slim sharp knife. Its a good job I have a few from some of the best or we would have to talk :)
DFCA
04-03-2010, 08:57
Yay! The Dan Anderson knife is the one that I own! :-)

Just wanted to say that Karl-Eriks workmanship is second to none. I Absolutely love my knife and Karl-Erik is a great guy to deal with.

No connection etc but just got all excitable seeing a pic of my knife there, keep up the good work Karl-Erik!

ATB
Dave