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Mad Surgeonby ~BLOODSTORME

Artisan Crafts / Metal Work

This knife reminds me of the large bladed surgical knives used by Renaissance surgeons, but with a gourlish twist.

The blade is high carbon steel, honed to a razor's edge, and the handle is 316 (marine grade) stainless steel, with a bronze inlay along the inner grip.

There are so many angles on this knife that it was difficult getting a shot where part of it wasn't in shadow, so that I could show off all that shiny metal ...

*** UPDATE ***

Since recieving a DD for this piece, I've recieved a lot of comments about how weak the handle is, and how ineffective this knife would be in combat, so to alay all those fears, I offer the following comments to put your minds at rest :

There is no weakness in the handle where it joins the blade what-so-ever. It is actually larger than it looks in the photo, and was actually made for combat, as are all of my pieces.

This knife does indeed have a very effective use in combat, despite it's unusual design, but it's design reflects that purpose. Just because you do not understand how this knife is used, please don't assume it has no practical application. This one train of thought among comments has led to me do a video on how this knife is used in combat, and the concepts behind it's design and appliction in combat, and you can see it here.

Thank you for all the comments and the views. I do appreciate them.

Ray.

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~major-azrael99 Mar 31, 2013 Hobbyist Photographer

WOW

i could see a super villain surgeon using that

~Ravrohan Mar 17, 2013

You know, it's the exotic weapons that people don't believe can work, end up working the best BECAUSE people just don't get them. I'm really enjoying your art.

~LTgoatRoper Nov 19, 2012 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

I love the way you incorporate the flow of a surgical instrument into this design. The handle is extremely similar to orthopedic bone hooks or large abdominal retractors. When I first saw this picture I took a few moments trying to figure out which instrument you modified to make the handle before I realized it was custom.

~BLOODSTORME Dec 25, 2012 Professional Artisan Crafter

Thank you very much for the comment. It's great to get a comment like your's.

*Hogia Oct 17, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

Your blades are beautifully forged. The fact you take into consideration how they would be used is also impressive.
I love sharp things X3

Keep it up!

~BLOODSTORME Dec 25, 2012 Professional Artisan Crafter

Thank you so much for your comments. My view of the pieces I make is that they must function as what I have designed otherwise they aren't weapons, but just pieces of art. I try to incorprate art into my pieces as well, but they must function as they were designed.

*Peter-The-Knotter Sep 27, 2012 Student Artisan Crafter

the link in your artists comments doesn't scan... which is a shame... beautiful shapes and lovely metal working... bravo, P.

~BLOODSTORME Dec 25, 2012 Professional Artisan Crafter

Hmmm ... Indeed the link isn't going where it's supposed to. I'll have to look into that, so I appologise, but for now, the video can be accessed here : [link]

~Althazaire Sep 4, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

too much want.

~BLOODSTORME Dec 25, 2012 Professional Artisan Crafter

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