Knife Illustrations, Logos, and Maker's Marks

I have recently been illustrating custom knives, designing logos, Maker's Marks, and T-shirts for some top notch Knife makers, all with Xara Xtreme Pro 5.

This is my tribute to Mr. Bill Coye's work. The knife is his Oscar Mike model.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...MikePoster.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Kowulz/CoyeOM.jpg

This is a logo & Maker's Mark for Steven Janik of Janik Knives.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...anikAvatar.jpg

Anyone else doing anything along these lines?

Feedback?

The illustrations look pretty good but it’s hard to know what use people put implements like that too.
There’s a bit of a knife crime problem in this country among the gormless and indolent so the manufacture, sale or purchase of anything more dangerous than a butter knife is looked on with a bit of suspicion as to why it’s required, as they are treated not only as weapons but rather stupid fashion accessories.

Derek

Nice looking knives. It looks like these are custom made knives for hunting, camping, sport, collecting, etc.....

The Oscar Mike is used by SWAT members, Sheriff's Deputies, and troops in Afghanistan.

Please do not turn this thread political.

If you want to discuss knives, rather than knife illustrations, I'd recommend going to www.JerzeeDevil.com and www.KnifeDogs.com. Both are knife forums and I am a member of each.

I like the illustrations. Clean design. Your technique works well to give the impression of a keen edge for the blade and thickness in the areas for strength.

Thanks, Bill

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Excellent knives and I like the overall illustration design.

Nice clean illustrations you've done, Kowulz.

I'm used to posting images with Photobucket. I think that is how we used to do it here. Anyway, I apologize for having them up incorrectly. Here are two properly posted. The first is Coye Knives. The Second is a design for Curtiss Knives.

Thanks for the kind words.

Nice knives Rock, although I'd have liked to see a bit more reflection on the blades :thx

Nice job Rock, they look great. I went to your site, great illustrations, love them. =D> =D>

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Originally Posted by beretgascon

Nice knives Rock, although I'd have liked to see a bit more reflection on the blades :thx

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Knife makers typically pay $75 - $100 per picture to have photos taken of their knives at the big knife shows WITHOUT reflections! But I see your point. :cool:

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Originally Posted by Rock

Knife makers typically pay $75 - $100 per picture to have photos taken of their knives at the big knife shows WITHOUT reflections! But I see your point.

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Yeah - you don't want your knives showing in the catalogue with a reflection of some redneck dribbling over a particularly tasty Bowie knife...

LOL
Nice knives Kowulz

There are knives that sell for a half a million dollars! There are many very talented artisans making knives. My dad is one.

You can see some of his work at: CowlesKnives.com

There are many beautiful ones in the gallery at: KnifeDogs.com

The Bowie reflection is funny and in some places typical.

The attached Pictures are from my friend, Tony Metsala. I hope you enjoy them.

Wow, those are beautiful knives, the craftsmanship is fantastic. :-O