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zagabul
23-05-2010, 20:15
I have always been fascinated by Magnus Axelson's creations. He is so talented. His pieces are work of art. No surprise that he won so many awards and championships.
I contacted Magnus (top bloke he is!) a while ago to see if he would be interested in making me a bushcraft knife. I was looking for something practical but also very much eye pleasing. Here is the result of many drawings, discussion about materials, grind, heat treatment and finish.

I feel so fortunate to have this masterpiece. Thank you Magnus if you read this post!

Specification:
Blade: 3.5mm 14c28 stainless steel Hollow grind
Bolster: Damasteel
Handle: Stabilized Birchburl
Liners: Filed Bronze
Sheath: Custom to the knife with Damasteel Badge

Magnus has been kind enough to take pictures along the process, so enjoy...

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The finished piece!!
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British Red
23-05-2010, 20:23
I had one of Magnus' knives for bushcraft for a while in sleipnir steel. You won't be sorry!
MikeE
23-05-2010, 20:24
That's truly spectacular and quite different! Better start saving up!
mclark
24-05-2010, 09:47
a truley great looking knife , i would feel really proud to own it aswell
graiman
24-05-2010, 13:20
:O jaw dropping! thats gorgeous you lucky git :P
Tony
24-05-2010, 17:29
lovely looking knife
Shewie
24-05-2010, 17:32
Wow that's a stunner, very nice indeedy goodjob
Dunelm
26-05-2010, 13:02
Truly a work of art. I doubt I'd have the heart to take it out and use it.
JonathanD
26-05-2010, 13:23
That is absolutely stunning. I love the dama bolsters.
TJRoots
26-05-2010, 14:30
no offense to any of the knife makers on here but that is truly the most beautiful knife i have ever seen!

TJ
michiel
26-05-2010, 18:08
That's absolutely stunning. A true work of art!
redneck
26-05-2010, 19:07
stunning work
addo
26-05-2010, 21:11
Now thats a great looking full tang. Very nice work.
TinkyPete
26-05-2010, 22:52
wow an amazing looking knife.
Jaysurfer
27-05-2010, 00:01
That is something else! I am in love.....
snelgrave101
27-05-2010, 00:13
A cery nice chib indeed .
Ratbag
28-05-2010, 13:46
I'm going to fly in the face of fashion and say that it really doesn't float my boat at all! I can appreciate the workmanship, the materials and some of the design features, but the exposed bolts and the protruding tang at the butt in particular are...not my cup of tea.

Unique piece though... :)

Rat
leaf man
28-05-2010, 15:39
Beautiful craftmanship but i could not use it. Look lovely though!
BigBear2
29-05-2010, 21:05
That is one outstanding knife Sir.
andy r
30-05-2010, 11:37
The protruding tang is a nice idea if you like a lanyard on your knife, overall that is very, very nice.