Hunter Duo. Both forged from the same old file. Large chopper sports a bocote wood handle and mosaic pin.
Cross-Draw sheath for the Hunter Duo
Alcachofa Knife. Meaning "artichoke" in spanish. Made from 1084 HC steel, brass, and dyed tejocote wood.
Back side of the Alcachofa knife
The Felix Fighter. Carved HC damascus blade, bronze blade inlay, textured brass liners, corian and water buffalo scales, and mosaic pins.
Felix Fighter in Cross-draw sheath
Felix Fighter packaged and ready to go.
Small EDC made from HC damascus and a mosaic pin
Concept development. The use of wooden models allows for different designs to be handled and tested so as to correct any design flaws before the idea is made of steel.
The two designs for my first batch production
Blades profiled and ready for bevels
Camp utility knife made from HC damascus, lignum vitae scales and brass pins
Detail of checkering on spine for thumb or finger traction during cutting operations.
Gentlemans EDC blade ready for scales and finishing.
Gentlemans EDC in G10 and water buffalo horn.
Gentlemans EDC family shot. Scales are Bloodwood, G10/water buffalo, and elk antler.
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Gabriel Vazquez
Industrial Designer, MBA student San Antonio, TX