A Stunning New Dirk from Jesse Brennan

This Dirk is styled after the early period of Scot's Dirks with a very light weight, slender and sharp blade and an ornate handle of fossilized walrus bone. The color of the Fossil Bone that Jesse chose adds to the overall beauty of the handle and gives depth and context to the skillful fluting and carved knot work.

I have taken multiple photographs of this project as it started with a hand forged blade, a trip to Mark Knapp's knife maker's supply store for the handle material and the careful carving of the handle. Jesse has fabricated every item on this knife including the leather scabbard, the silver buckle and the Celtic Rose that adorns the pommel.

This Dirk establishes Jesse once again as a skilled artist and artisan of the first rank. I am proud to be able to add this beautiful piece to my collection.

Jesse wishes to express his thanks to James D. Forman whose excellent monograph "The Scottish Dirk" contained descriptions and photographs that inspired him to make this knife.

Shape of things to come: A sgian dubh  is next on Jesse's agenda.

Here is a sneak peek at the blade - forged last night and annealed today.

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New cane in the works.

The finished engagement ring

An Engagement Ring made for a friend ...

Jesse has entered a new and exciting dimension in his artistic quest in crafting an engagement ring for  a friend in Delta Junction. The ring was carved in wax, cast, then carefully fitted with precious stones.

When the pictures were taken, there was still work to be done to secure the diamond in the mounting.

                                          jesses rendition of a Samuel bell bowie knife

worked silver by jesse with stones

                                                               Bracelet with turquoise

                                                             

Scottish style cane made with silver gold and maple with pink stone setting mounted with silver over lay inlay and wire inlay

Silver Engraved Jewelry by Jesse