Wow! That is some really nice detail! And all the different wood combinations! Just amazing… but I don’t think it is an outside toy. More of a mount on the wall and don’t touch it!
It’s almost impossible not to pick it up and immediately want to swing it a little or at least strike a pose. Just try not to knock any lamps over
I want you to be my uncle.
Great work all around, i really love the inlays
Another beautiful piece, As with the others I am so wishing it was a metal blade, and wondering of the scrap paduk inside and walnut outside. I had not seen elm for sale spalted or otherwise and wondering how one could determine it from other species.
I got it from Kim Oberlin, not sure how he identified it. I’ve gotten some spalted maple and spalted birch from him as well, they are all pretty different.
I do have a pic of that scrap padauk somewhere…
Ah, here we go. It still has its masking.
I haven’t had the heart to toss them yet, they’re too interesting.
Would make a great box lid.
Do you have a link to their eBay store?
All of the prior links are expired.
Lol… explains why seller “Kim Oberlin” returned no results. Thx.
I usually hit him up via email when I want something specific, but some of his current pieces of walnut are tempting. Interesting grain.
My first thought was that you wrapped the handle in cork. Great looking build!!
Wow, just wow yet again! Your nephew must be thrilled!!!
Awesome job!
Wow. The inlay on this is epic. Great write up as usual.
Beautiful execution and nice combo of materials.
The hilt is so gorgeous! Of course, the entire piece is spectacular.
Um… I have no words that do not include profanity… I mean… Holyshiznit!
You, Sir, are a whack job! Brilliant and talented, but absolutely whacko. I aspire.
I’ll take that all as a compliment
As you should… your work is amazing and inspiring. Thanks for sharing it with us!