Daniel Parry wrote: |
They make a fine set. I actually like the bottom one most in style and the middle one second. The top one I like but it is a little bold for my taste. I like Jesse's stuff which is why I bought his seax shown on this site a little while back, and am hoping to acquire another one by a different maker soon. |
Thanks, Daniel! As I mentioned before, all three have distinct feels, uses, etc. I would bet that each would appeal to others in varying ways, and that a big poll would put them about even... that's my impression from the responses I have recieved from folks here as well as from people I have shown in person.
So, you are a member of the JF Collectors now, too, eh? Brilliant! Which one? I've seen a few of Jesse's pieces since. Some of it's been through the pipeline... ;)
The one that I recall offhand is the one he made and posted the pics of the sheath for, but I believe there have been others he's posted as well. If that's the one, bravo! If it's not, well, bravo just the same!
One of these days, I'd love to spend a day or so hanging with Jesse in the shop, just to see how he pulls some of this stuff off. Descriptions are neat, diagrams as well, but actually seeing the work in progress... Another day of smelting (and cooking out) would be killer, too.