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Information About the Maker
Barry Gallagher, J.S.
American Bladesmith Society Journeyman Smith
I began making knives part-time in 1993 for local sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts who appreciated high performance tools and handmade craftsmanship. In 1994, I started hand-forging carbon steel blades and making basic Damascus steel. As time passed, I became more obsessed with making knives and the art of forging Damascus. In 1995, I left a regular job as a purchasing agent to become a full time knifemaker.
My tastes, talent, and technique have continuously evolved since the first knife I made. My passion for my work is stronger and more alive than it has ever been. Incorporated into this work is countless hours of hand work, innovative Damascus designs and patterns, and only the best exhibition grade handle materials. Nothing is compromised in the making of any of my knives - nothing.
Today, my primary focus is making investment grade straight knives and folding knives out of mosaic and composite bar Damascus. These creations are one-of-a-kind pieces made one at a time, by hand, by myself, from start to finish. Continuing to make unique sculpted pieces that show my personal vision of this art, and that continue to escalate in value with time, is my long-term goal.
Affiliations
Journeyman smith with the American Bladesmith Society
Awards
2000 - Best Art Knife - Oregon Knife Collectors Association
2000 - Best of Show - Oregon Knife Collectors Association
1998 - Best Art Knife - Oregon Knife Collectors Association
1998 - Best Handmade Art - Blade Handmade Awards
1998 - Best in Show - Blade Handmade Awards
1998 - Best of Show - Oregon Knife Collectors Association
1997 - Best Folder - PKA
1997 - Best Damascus - PKA
1997 - Best Damascus - Montana Knifemakers Association
1997 - Best of Show - AMKCA
1997 - Best Folder - ACKS
1997 - Best Hunter/Utility - Montana Knifemakers Association
粗浅的翻译了一下,见笑:
本人从93年开始兼职制刀,主要顾客为本地酷爱运动和户外活动人士,这些人喜欢高性能的工具和手工制品。94年开始手工锻造碳钢刀具和大马士革钢。随着时间的推移,偶更加沉迷于制刀和锻造大马士革钢的艺术之中。1995年,偶放弃了采购代理的职位成为全职刀匠。
从制第一把刀开始,偶的品味、才能和技术不断提高。我对于这项工作的热情也是水涨船高。这项工作当中交织着漫长的艰辛劳作,创新的大马士革的设计和图案,和最佳的手柄材料表现。在我的刀具制作中绝不降低水准——绝不!
现在,偶把主要精力都放在了制作收藏投资级的直刀和折刀,这些刀材料都是马赛克和合成大马士革钢。这种创作一次只制作一把,自始至终本人亲自完全手工制作,持续制作能够展现本人艺术眼光的雕刻,随着时间的推移持续的增值,是本人的长远目标。
美国锻造刀匠协会初级刀匠
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