Art Knife Invitational 2009 - Rick Eaton
#1 GENT’S FOLDING BOWIE

Sole authorship piece- Model # 6, knife -05-, window frame side-lock stepdown folder, this is the 5th knife of this model, ladder w's Damascus blade and handle, with brown lip pearl inlays, engraving is done in the arabesque style with 24K gold and fine silver inlays, sculpted in full-relief, border around window frame is carved in full-relief as well.

#2 MINIATURE TRADITIONAL BOWIE

Sole authorship piece- Traditional styled bowie in ¼ scale with fossil ivory handle, mosaic Damascus blade, with stainless fittings, finely engraved to scale. This is the first miniature that I've made, getting some tips from my father Al Eaton who was known for his miniatures.

#3 SAMUEL BELL STYLED DAGGER

Sole authorship piece- Traditional styled dagger styled after a Samuel Bell dagger. This is one of my favorite Bell designs. This knife is done in a patriotic theme “Don't Tread on Me”. Blade is mosaic Damascus with stainless fittings. Handle is fossil ivory. Engraving is done in high quality banknote and bulino. This knife makes a statement! And, is fitting for our time.

#4 MEDITERRANEAN FIXED BLADED DIRK

Sole authorship piece- This knife is done with traditional styled blade with a modern flare, blending old styles with today’s quality. Blade is mosaic ladder Damascus with arabesque engraved accents. Handle is stainless steel with arabesque banknote engraving and flare cut engraving.
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Rick Eaton
Broadview, Montana


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