ANDERS HOGSTROM~CUSTOM 10.3" POLISHED JET~FIGHTER~KNIFE AMAZING GRIND~CLIP~DOUBLE HAMON LINE~MAKE OFFER~I SELL Start Price USD 2,499.99 Current Price USD 2,499.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 25, 2008 End Time Monday, August 04, 2008 Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin See more about 'ANDERS HOGSTROM~CUSTOM 10.3" POLISHED JET~FIGHTER~KNIFE' Description Xotique-Antiques Presents: A Custom Hand Made Fighter - Knife From: Anders Hogsrtom Scandinavian Moderne Meets     Japanese Traditional Anders Hogsrtom Wrote: 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! A Massive 10.3" Inches Overall Just Search His Name And Hold On to Your Hat! His Site Is As Much "Eye Candy" As His Exceptional Unique Work   The 1050 - Clay Tempered  Double Hamon Lines Blade Is 5.2" Long & .23" Thick Polished Jet Handle The Fittings Have A Textured Finish & Are Hand Cast And Sculpted Of Bronze & Copper Guard Anders Has Made a Textured leather sheath To Match This Masterpiece 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  $150,000.00 In Custom Made Knives All Our Knives Are For Sale No Reserve Make An Offer Is An Option... Last Month I Sold $20,000.00 Worth Of Custom Knives. Make A Reasonable Offer & I will Accept It!  Do You Have Any Questions ?    I Am  Happy To Assist You    Email  Mark Sill    msill2@wi.rr.com   Please Check Our Thousands Of Positive Feedbacks Here Is Payment Information You Must Be 18 Years Of Age Or Older To Purchase Any Knife From Xotique-Antiques Buyer Pays $15.00 Shipping Fees Include Insurance Shipped Via Priority Mail Payment must be received within  10 days of auctions close. We Accept Personal Checks Money Orders, & Visa & Master Card. Contact Information   Xotique Enterprises Inc. At (262) 786-0558 9 am - 4 pm CST  Monday Through Friday For Credit Card Purchases   Place a Bid!