Barry Lee Hands Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Steve Hoel The Classic Coke Bottle Model Featuring the all new “Gilded Pearl Technique” using 24k Gold inlaid into the exhibition grade white pearl by Master Engraver Barry Lee Hands. Barry is the inventor of this new method and this is the first folding knife ever engraved with this technique, as well as the first collaboration by Steve and Barry. The abundant ornamentation of the 24k Gold inlaid engraving complements Steve’s timeless design and features Arabesque leaves with slender stems originating in the frame of 416 stainless, flowing gently forward from the rear bolster through the pearl with pure gold leaves, and back into the stainless, culminating in a dramatic flourish of 24k Gold leaves at the front bolster, all surrounded by a generous 24k border. The blade of ATS 34 has been precisely heat treated to 60 Rockwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Barnhill Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 It's not fair that one person should have so much talent. Okay, okay, it's good, real good, actually it's better than good. Thanks for sharing the photo. I like it a lot being a knife person. If it's shiny and cuts, it can't be bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 It is so delightful that you share these creations with us. I have much admiration for the skills you both have. Elegance in craftsmanship and design. Have you done something to the leaves to cause a shading effect, or is it lighting only that causes the inner parts of the leaves to be a bit darker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Lee Hands Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 It is so delightful that you share these creations with us. I have much admiration for the skills you both have. Elegance in craftsmanship and design. Have you done something to the leaves to cause a shading effect, or is it lighting only that causes the inner parts of the leaves to be a bit darker? Hi Janel, The leaves are sculpted and shaded with a graver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Wu Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Thanks Barry, thanks the knife photo. i also love yours.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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