Kiwimania

[The Deacon]

Took photos this afternoon of the entire flock. Here's the first batch I processed, these all have scale material that once belonged to four legged animals.

An early production model in Amber Jigged Bone

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/amber_jigged_bone.jpg

A later production Chestnut Jigged Bone

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/chestnut_jigged_bone.jpg

A 2006 production Smooth Red Bone

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/smooth_red_bone.jpg

A very rare "pinned" version of the Smooth Red Bone

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/smooth_red_bone_pinned.jpg

Two very different looking SFSW Dinosaur Bones

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/brontosarus_bone.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/sauropod_bone.jpg

Pre-Ban Elephant Ivory made for me by SFSW

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/elephant_ivory.jpg

Mammoth Ivory and Mammoth Tooth made for me by SFSW - someone asked me if they came from the same Mammoth...

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/mammoth_ivory.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/mammoth_tooth.jpg

And last, but by no means least, Sambar Stag made for me by SFSW

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/sambar_stag.jpg

More to follow.

[flyguy]

That mammoth tooth... WOW!!! All are nice, but I love that mammoth tooth! :cool:

[David Lowry]

Very nice pics Paul.

See.....I see what you're trying to do. These dog gone photos are going to make me buy a SFSW Kiwi. ;)

[jaislandboy]

Great "Kiwi Appetizer" pix Paul.... love the closeup shots.....can't wait to see the Main Entree.... :p

[The Deacon]

Great "Kiwi Appetizer" pix Paul.... love the closeup shots.....can't wait to see the Main Entree...Ok Brian,

Next batch all have scales made from things that lived in the water

Abalone, made for me by SFSW.

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/abalone.jpg

A.G. Russell Black Lip Pearl

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/black_lip_pearl.jpg

SFSW Black Lip Pearl full panel. These were done by flattening the sides of all stainless Kiwis. Not to brag, but this is about the prettiest black lip pearl that I've ever seen.

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/black_lip_pearl_full_panel.jpg

SFSW Gold Mother of Pearl. From what I understand gold pearl is just white pearl that's been exposed to a certain chemical.

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/gold_mother_of_pearl.jpg

SFSW Mother of Pearl

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/mother_of_pearl.jpg

SFSW Orange Spiny Oyster

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/orange_spiny_oyster.jpg

Spyderco 2007 production Pearl with Abalone stripe

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/pearl_and_abalone.jpg

Petoskey Stone, made for me by SFSW. This is the fossil remains of a colony of prehistoric sponge-like creatures.

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/petoskey_stone.jpg

SFSW Red Coral

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/red_coral.jpg

Another SFSW Red Coral, this one full panel.

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/red_coral_full_panel.jpg

[The Deacon]

Next group are all "chidren of the sixties", they're stoned all the time. ;) :D

SFSW Azurite

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/azurite.jpg

SFSW Bloodstone

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/bloodstone.jpg

SFSW Charoite

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/charoite.jpg

SFSW Denim Lapis

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/denim_lapis.jpg

SFSW Gaspeite - a new stone from the Gaspe Penninsula in Canada

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/gaspeite.jpg

SFSW Jet

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/jet.jpg

[The Deacon]

Too many "stoners" for one post, here's the rest of them. :D

SFSW Malachite, my first SFSW Kiwi and still one of my favorites.

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/malachite.jpg

SFSW Picasso Marble

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/picasso_marble.jpg

SFSW Sugilite

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/sugilite.jpg

Tiger's Eye, made for me by SFSW

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/tiger_eye.jpg

SFSW Turquoise

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/turquoise.jpg

[The Deacon]

But I did save a few of the best for last. :D These are the ones that don't fit into any of those other categories. There are a few of my real favorites in the batch.


Spyderco production all stainless

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/all_stainless.jpg

SFSW American Flag in Lapis, Red Coral, and Mother of Pearl

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/american_flag.jpg

All Stainless, acid etch engraved by Sr. Antonio Montejano of Spain

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/antonio_montejano_engraved.jpg

Birdseye Maple, made for me by SFSW.

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/birdseye_maple.jpg

Desert Ironwood, made for me by SFSW.

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/desert_ironwood.jpg

All Stainless, burin engraved by Marcus Hunt of Great Britain

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/marcus_hunt_engraved.jpg

SFSW New Graham Special Jet and Mother of Pearl

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/new_graham_special.jpg

That's it, except for the three SFSW is working on for me, and the eight "spares" I keep for those times Bill does not have any blanks and I desperately need a Kiwi fix. :D

[Th232]

*Bows down before the flock*

Those're amazing Deacon!

[David Lowry]

Paul, those are so awesome. Nice photos.

So far my faves are the Bloodstone model and the Sugilite model. I don't know why I just like 'em. :)

I love the Kiwi more daily. I also don't know why because usually I would see it as an "ugly" knife. :D

[MAT888]

I specially like those Dinosaure and Mammoth ones. Must be a privilege to handle such old kind materials. I also like these Black mother of pearl ones.
I saw these on A.G. Russel with deeper tones . Would love these Black MOP"s with darker tones...

You've got a serious collection Paul enjoy you sharing these pictures with us.

a dutchie;)

[jaislandboy]

phenomenal collection Paul ! :eek: :cool: It's like taking a trip through the Minerology section of a science museum.... :)
My SFSW Malachite Kiwi is also a fave of mine.....it's funny how such an inexpensive mineral can hold so much visual appeal.... :p
I think my favorite bone handled folding knife is the production (smooth) red bone Kiwi....

[fellyjr]

Paul, your flock is mesmerizing! :eek:
Thanks for sharing the great pic's. :cool:

[MAT888]

Paul,

You should say; hi i'm paul i have got a serious kiwi problem... LMAOOTF

Just kiddin''

I love your dino kiwis . Also the Mammoth kiwis .Espescially the first dinosaur one i didn't see one like that before . Can you tell something more about which kind of dino bone where found which soil minerals etc.. Would be interesting to know for us people....
Isn't it amazing to have something in your hand millions year old???

Greets Maarten

[bh49]

Paul,
I am amazed and speechless.
Roman

[tonydahose]

i really like the mammoth tooth and SFSW Gaspeite - a new stone from the Gaspe Penninsula in Canada is a pretty cool color. whats the grand total up to on the flock? Do you have one display case to show them all in?

[Mr Blonde]

Awesome, simply awesome. I like the Patriot and Charoite Kiwis best! Do keep updating this thread as the flock grows!

Wouter

[jaislandboy]

ok Paul, I hope these are "worthy" to be posted in your Kiwi thread... :o
Sugilite, Malachite, Smooth Red Bone, MOP/Abalone, Gold Pearl, and Turquoise Kiwis.... :) :cool:

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/1337/kiwi013df7.jpg

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/1462/kiwi027nb0.jpg

http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/5330/kiwi008zl4.jpg

http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/8036/kiwi032vo9.jpg

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/3577/kiwi023sy7.jpg

[jaislandboy]

a few more....

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/6686/kiwi010eu0.jpg

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/2924/kiwi019is2.jpg

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1170/kiwi048dw5.jpg

...hope everyone has a safe Labor Day weekend..... :)

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1118/kiwi041ty8.jpg

[The Deacon]

Thanks for the kind words everyone.


I see what you're trying to do. These dog gone photos are going to make me buy a SFSW Kiwi.Yep, it's all part of my fiendish plot to keep the Kiwi off Sal's "endangered species" list. Figure that as long as SFSW needs them, there's a better chance of it staying in the lineup.


phenomenal collection Paul ! :eek: :cool: It's like taking a trip through the Minerology section of a science museum.... :)
My SFSW Malachite Kiwi is also a fave of mine.....it's funny how such an inexpensive mineral can hold so much visual appeal.... :p
I think my favorite bone handled folding knife is the production (smooth) red bone Kiwi....Yes, I agree, some of the least expensive materials are among the most attractive.

Of all the stone ones I have, the malachite is my favorite as well. I love the original production jigged bone, it's inexpensive, but one of those materials that just looks "right" on a pocket knife. I think many different woods, none of which are terribly expensive, at least not in the quantity required for a Kiwi, look great too.

For the future, I'd love to see Spyderco do a run of Tortoiseshell celluloid, another cheap material that's both extremely attractive and very traditional.


Paul,

You should say; hi i'm paul i have got a serious kiwi problem... LMAOOTF

Just kiddin''

I love your dino kiwis . Also the Mammoth kiwis .Espescially the first dinosaur one i didn't see one like that before . Can you tell something more about which kind of dino bone where found which soil minerals etc.. Would be interesting to know for us people....
Isn't it amazing to have something in your hand millions year old???Maarten, it has been said that "There is a fine line between a hobby and a mental illness" . Sometimes I'm not sure myself which side of that line I fall on. ;) :D.

As for the bone. Best answer I can give you is to quote from the SFSW website's description of the dinosaur bone they use:


Bone is a common material for knife handles - and we have the oldest bone available. The gemstone in these knife handles is actually a section of petrified bone form a sauropod (brontosaurus) that lived over 150 million years ago. Coming from Moab, Utah, the colors vary dramatically from red to brown, black, white & yellow depending on the minerals surrounding the bone as it became petrified.

I would imagine that iron oxide would be a major contributor to the red, limestone to the white, and perhaps sulphur to the yellows, not really sure about the others.


i really like the mammoth tooth and SFSW Gaspeite - a new stone from the Gaspe Penninsula in Canada is a pretty cool color. whats the grand total up to on the flock? Do you have one display case to show them all in?Yes the Gaspeite is very pretty, and it's probably a good choice for the Kiwi, as it resembles the inside of a Kiwifruit.

"Grand total" depends on how you do the math. The 38 that appear in the photos are the ones I would defninitely count. At any given moment those are in a display case in my living room, except for the one in my jeans and another on my nightstand. Then there are 7 more bolster and scales ones that I have in boxes, which I keep for those times when I want a custom made one and Bill is out of blanks and 2 more all stainless ones in case I get a hankering for another engraved one (I really need one by an American engraver). Then there are the 3 that are "in the pipeline". Finally there's the handful I've given as gifts.



Awesome, simply awesome. I like the Patriot and Charoite Kiwis best! Do keep updating this thread as the flock grows!Thanks Wouter, I plan on adding the new ones to it as they arrive. There are three "in the works" right now, two of which should be here within the next couple months. Lignum Vitae thanks to STR, and Slovakian opal thanks to Jano. The third is something really special, it will feature marquetry which Bill is having a very small quantity of made at my request.


ok Paul, I hope these are "worthy" to be posted in your Kiwi thread.
Charoite, Malachite, Smooth Red Bone, MOP/Abalone, Gold Pearl, and Turquoise Kiwis.... :) :cool:
They most certainly are Brian, I enjoy admiring other people's Kiwis almost as much as fondling my own and Yoda is always a pleasure to see.

[zenheretic]

Geez Deacon; you keep showing these pics and of natural materials with shiny bolsters and soon you have many followers chanting your bolsters and natural materials mantra...:D

Quite a great collection.

Does anyone know if most ivory is so "grainy", I can't say that I've seen it up close before, so I didn't know.

[jaislandboy]

Alas, Zen, I have never seen real Ivory before.... :o
Paul, i'm glad you approved of the pix....I do enjoy "fondling" my kiwis too :p
I guess i prefer wood for handle materials over bones 'n' minerals currently, esp. the oily/dense kinds like Cocobolo... or even Deacon's lignum vitae STR-pimped Stretch..... :cool:

[The Deacon]

Geez Deacon; you keep showing these pics and of natural materials with shiny bolsters and soon you have many followers chanting your bolsters and natural materials mantra...:D

Quite a great collection.

Does anyone know if most ivory is so "grainy", I can't say that I've seen it up close before, so I didn't know.Thanks Zen :D The short simple answer would be that those pieces probably show a bit more color contrast between the "growth layers" than average.

But, think of ivory as being something like wood, a natural substance that grows over a long period of time. Like wood, some pieces will show more contrast than others and, also like wood, even pieces cut from the same block, but oriented differently will show less, or more "grain". There are probably also differences between the ivory from different species. Then there's the additional factor of age. Fresh off the elephant, ivory is a creamy white, but it tends to darken with age, especially if exposed to sunlight. The ivory on that Kiwi is pre-ban "legal ivory" so it's at least twenty years old, and from what the seller told me, I believe it is closer to one hundred. So it's had plenty of time to acquire a "suntan".

[jaislandboy]

Well I goofed.... I believe the purplish SFSW kiwi I posted pix of is Sugilite (not Charoite).... :o
I really like those "full panel" Kiwis Paul.....that black pearl / red coral duo... :cool: I can't wait to see the Slovakian Opal version.... :)

[MAT888]

Experienced Biologic scientists claim they can tell the shape of the animal alive from looking at his tusks at dead. I wonder if this is the same as them looking at the year rings on trees.

I find this interesting stuff . It is amazing that a large bone will get different colours from different soil compounds.

Do keep us posted with your latest aquirements Paul!!!

:D

[Dr. Snubnose]

Wonderful Paul!!! My favorite is the 2nd Mammoth Tooth, just gorgeous...How come you don't have one in 18k gold? I know gold is soft but it would make a nice safe queen...don't ya think?....Great collection!....Makes my mouth water!....Doc:D

[Agent Starling]

Wow, nice eye candy Deacon! The one I like best is the purple stone(r) one! :)

Starling

[boxer93]

Paul,
Your flock has grown nicely. I like that your patriotic is 2-sided :) I'm curious as to your marquetry(sp) Is Bill making a kiwi on a kiwi.
Chris

[tonydahose]

Wonderful Paul!!! How come you don't have one in 18k gold? I know gold is soft but it would make a nice safe queen...don't ya think?....Doc:D

i can just see Paul melting down some right now..lol. great collection Paul.

[gull wing]

Powerful pictorial! You should have let out a few a day, we may not be able to withstand such beauty.

[Capt. Carl]

That picasso marble is so funky! It's like a flannel kiwi. It really matches the model though! I love it!

[The Deacon]

Well I goofed.... I believe the purplish SFSW kiwi I posted pix of is Sugilite (not Charoite).... :o
I really like those "full panel" Kiwis Paul.....that black pearl / red coral duo... :cool: I can't wait to see the Slovakian Opal version.... :)No problem Brian, NGK and I may have added to the confusion, since when I bought my Charoite one they had the names crossed on the website and I was calling it Sugilite for a long time. And I screwed up too, the stuff Jano sent me is Onyx, not Opal. But I'm definitely looking forward to seeing it completed. Here's a preview, a mock-up done in Xara...


http://paulberetta.com/images/apr_07/kiwi_slovak_stone.jpg

... I do this whenever I'm considering having a Kiwi done in material I supply, so when Jano first sent me the onyx, I wet it, to get an idea of how it will look polished, took some photos of it wet, scaled the photo to one I have of a Kiwi in Xara and "cut" scales out of the stone.


Experienced Biologic scientists claim they can tell the shape of the animal alive from looking at his tusks at dead. I wonder if this is the same as them looking at the year rings on trees.

I find this interesting stuff . It is amazing that a large bone will get different colours from different soil compounds.

Do keep us posted with your latest aquirements Paul!!!

:DMatt I'm sure that the varying living conditions over an animals lifespan do have an effect on the thickness, densiity, and possibly even the color, of some of the layers. It makes sense that layers formed in years when food or water were scarce would differ from those formed in years of plenty. It would be quite surprising if they did not.

As for the dinosaur bone, when you think about it, mineral content is what's responsible for the color of all rocks. Malachite, for example, gets its greens from copper salts. And you're right, the history and details of the various materials used for scales can be a fascinating study in its own right.

Will definitely post the new ones as they arrive.


Wonderful Paul!!! My favorite is the 2nd Mammoth Tooth, just gorgeous...How come you don't have one in 18k gold? I know gold is soft but it would make a nice safe queen...don't ya think?....Great collection!....Makes my mouth water!....Doc:DThing is Doc, none of my Kiwis are safe queens, they all get pocket time and use. Some more, some less, but they all get a turn. That said, I still think gold work has a place on "users". So far, the only example I have is on a Marcus Hunt engraved C105 Persian, but you never know. ;) I've been kicking around the idea of getting another Sambar Stag Kiwi done, then having someone do engraving with gold inlays on the bolsters, and add gold pins to the scales. :D


Paul,
Your flock has grown nicely. I like that your patriotic is 2-sided :) I'm curious as to your marquetry(sp) Is Bill making a kiwi on a kiwi.
ChrisThanks Chris. No, not a Kiwi on a Kiwi, although that thought did cross my mind, so maybe next year. These are going to be "mini earthlings". :)


That picasso marble is so funky! It's like a flannel kiwi. It really matches the model though! I love it!Yes, Picasso marble does have a funky "disorganized" look to it. The pieces on that Kiwi are nicely book matched, but in general the stone shows tremendous variation in color and pattern.

[boxer93]

Excellent choice on the earthling. I have always admired the older versions of that design. I should check to see if Bill would consider doing kopa's again :rolleyes:
Chris

[224477]

Great thread Paul!
I am looking forward on the "slovakian" onyx kiwi as well :D
I am sooo glad to be back home, after the past weeks, again. :cool:

[The Deacon]

This little guy arrived this morning from NGK. Scales are Gold Quartz. Very striking, looks like what might happen if you splashed molten gold on ice...


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/gold_quartz.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/November/gold_quartz_kiwi_closed_left.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/November/gold_quartz_kiwi_open_left.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/November/gold_quartz_kiwi_open_right.jpg

For those contemplating a SFSW Kiwi - NGK just got a bunch of new ones.

Still waiting for the Slovakian Onyx and Lignum Vitae ones to arrive. According to Bill, they should be here any day now.

[The CoPilot]

Beautiful, Paul. Simply beautiful!

[224477]

The gold-quartz looks really interesting, wonderful patern. What nr. are you currently on Kiwis Paul?

[ozspyder]

Phwoar !!! Paul, Your Kiwi's surely are first class mate :p

This one is looking especially classy. The gold figuring within the marble looks fantastic. Your specimen looks very nice indeed.

I think once you get your Slovakian Onyx and Lignum Vitae ones, you will need to update your flock of Kiwis photo ;)

Cheers
Daniel

[The Deacon]

Thanks Daniel, I may need to find a taller tripod to get them all in one shot. :rolleyes: ;) Do want to do a new one, but also think the Kiwimania page is a better way to view them, it's reached the point where group shots don't really show off the individual knives well.


The gold-quartz looks really interesting, wonderful patern. What nr. are you currently on Kiwis Paul?

Thanks Jano. And I think it looks even better than the photos show. But it must be a bear to work with, as they charge more for it than any of the other stones they use.

As for the size of the flock, it depends a bit on how you count. :) Including the quartz one, there are now 39 on my Kiwimania page. But two of those might be considered doubles, so 37 truly unique ones would be the most conservative number. If you count my "spares", then it's 52 as of the moment, but that could change if the Onyx and Lignum ones show up from SFSW, or a couple more "spares" :o that I ordered arrive, or both.

[224477]

Paul, thanks, that a serious amount of mods, but I think there are still many options you dont have, so a big reserve for further additions.
What is the gold/quartz actually "made of" is that real gold in some kind of stone? I guess this time it is the language barrier for me. :o

[anthonyc]

what an amazing collection. such a great looking knife.

[The Deacon]

Latest additions to the flock arrived yesterday. Got the urge for a Kiwi to go with my Stretch, and STR was kind enough to send me some Lignum Vitae...

http://paulberetta.com/images/November/lignum_vitae.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/November/lignum_vitae_01.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/November/lignum_vitae_02.jpg

And, as I've mentioned before, my good friend Jano aka 224477 sent me some Slovakian Onyx to put on one...

http://paulberetta.com/images/November/slovakian_onyx.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/November/slovakian_onyx_01.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/November/slovakian_onyx_02.jpg

Hope to get better pictures of both when I have some daylight to work with.

[Zwaplat]

Very, very nice pictures of some very, very nice knives.
It's such a pity that it's almost impossible to capture the true colour of that malachite and lapis lazuli. Those must look gorgeous in real life.

Oh, btw, if you splash molten gold on ice, you wouldn't have much ice left. :D

[224477]

Both look great Paul! I am glad you like the outcomes :) Enjoy!

[jaislandboy]

http://paulberetta.com/images/November/lignum_vitae_02.jpg

congrats on the new Kiwi flavors Paul, that Onyx one is very interesting but I've gotta admit that I prefer wood to rocks/minerals and this one makes me a little jealous ... :) :cool:

[The Deacon]

This turned out a lot better than I thought it would...


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/collection.jpg

Larger version (http://paulberetta.com/images/November/100_2957.jpg) for those with extra large monitors or the urge to scroll. ;)

[Peter1960]

I like the picture, Paul! A lot to see for my eyes and a lot of work for you to orientate all these Kiwis.

BTW, actually I hold five Kiwis, I'm on a good way.

[224477]

Amazing picture of amazing collection, what else to say.:cool:
I may have a new wallpaper, it seems :D

[Th232]

Wow... seeing them all individually is one thing, but as a flock, that's just amazing!

[ozspyder]

Wow Paul ! :O :p

Thanks for the update family portrait. Your kids look very nice and healthy :D

This really show up each of them individually and comparatively and how they compare. And they are all very nice indeed :)

Cheers
Dan

[Fairlane]

There's a nice collection if i ever saw one!

Great pic. Paul!

[jaislandboy]

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/collection.jpg

great photo Paul... :cool: a most enviable Kiwi collection.... I especially like the Montejano one.... :)

[Mr Blonde]

Nice photo, and the best Spyderco collection I know of, in both theme and content!

Wouter

[Blackhair]

This is a truly impressive collection, Paul. ;)

My personal favorites are the Jet, the Turquoise and the Denim Lapis.

On a sidenote, I visited Kiwimania, and I was extremely impressed with how your divided your flock pic so that clicking on any of the knives takes you to the description and a close-up pic. An excellent finishing touch to a wonderful picture.

[The Deacon]

Just received these from Santa Fe Stoneworks. The first is my long awaited Earthling Kiwi, the second a slight variation on the same theme using a more orange stone for Saturn. Anna Wirtel calls it "Tequila Sunrise". When you consider the size difference between a Police and a Kiwi it's rather amazing that even the two gentlemen responsible for Santa Fe's marquetry, talented as they are, could pull these off.


http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/earthling_left.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/earthling_right.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/tequila_sunrise_left.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/tequila_sunrise_right.jpg

This last is to show just how much smaller the Earthling Kiwi is compared with the Earthling Police...


http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/earthling_duet.jpg

[The CoPilot]

Sweet, Paul!! Very nice!

[The Deacon]

This gem accompanied the Earthlings...


http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/mammoth_tooth_left.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/mammoth_tooth_right.jpg

...Mammoth tooth with a lot of very brilliant blue in it.

[jaislandboy]

wow Paul :cool: :eek: :cool: beautiful Santa Fe Kiwi Candy, thanks for the pix :cool:
Exotic mammoth smurf tooth :p

[jaislandboy]

http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/earthling_left.jpg

alright Paul, i've gotta ask what are the "constituent materials" that go into this fantastic marquetry specimen including the wood ;) :confused:

[Shike]

Absolutely fantastic!

[Th232]

Wow, that mammoth tooth Kiwi is outstanding!

[edrose]

The Deacon,
This is the most spectacular photo thread of all times... :eek: ;)

[The Deacon]

Wow, that mammoth tooth Kiwi is outstanding!Will, if you thought that one was a beaut, this one may totally blow your mind, picked it up from the Santa Fe booth at Blade...


http://paulberetta.com/images/June/mamtooth3_right1.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/June/mamtooth3_left2.jpg

...also was going to buy this neat little knife stand from them, but when I went to pay for it, they insisted I take it as a gift. :)


http://paulberetta.com/images/June/kiwi_stand_02.jpg

It's a prototype for an idea Bill's daughter Anna has for a stand with two ellipses like this joined together to hold a themed group of Kiwis. Used the way she intends, the slots need to be repositioned a bit so the knives are properly spaced when faced "edge in". I plan to wall mount it with the straight edge of the base at the top, so the current orientation of the knives is fine.

I also picked up five different scale materials from as many different vendors. That will allow me to pester Bill a few more times and add still more posts to this thread. :D My only problem now is deciding which one to do first. :o

[ozspyder]

Oh My Goodness Paul !

Your Kiwimania temptations are really making me drool over my keyboard. The scales on that one is spectacular ! what is it ?

I love that knife stand as well. It reminds me of a very elegant interpretation of some silly wine bottle holders that we sometimes find out here. Mounted the way you suggest would make the Kiwis really stand out. Get a few of those stands on your walls and it'll look a bit like the medieval castle of yore, with weapon walls etc.

Please, dare I ask for more photos of the 5 Kiwis you herded on the day :D

[Mr Blonde]

Those are some specatacular new additions Paul, congrats! I also really like that stand, I could use something like that for my Kopas.

Wouter

[tonydahose]

nice new kiwi Paul, i like the horseshoe stand too. like Dan said you could get a few more (well more like 10 or so:p:p) for the rest of the flock or get a woodworker to make a large display for all of them, and don't forget to leave room for at least another 40 or so:D.


edit...is that purple heart wood? it is a nice contrast to the base.

[amen74]

Deacon. Your collection is no less than amazing. Thanks for sharing.:D

[jaislandboy]

congrats on the new Kiwi treats Paul, that Kiwi stand is very :cool:
I'll guess the wood to be bocote :confused:
looks like an updated "group Kiwi" shot is in order, looks like setting that up could take you an entire weekend though :p

[Th232]

Will, if you thought that one was a beaut, this one may totally blow your mind, picked it up from the Santa Fe booth at Blade...


*Clunk*

*Scrapes jaw off desk*

Well, now that you've got both red and blue mammoth tooth, are you planning on a plain white one any time soon?;)



...also was going to buy this neat little knife stand from them, but when I went to pay for it, they insisted I take it as a gift. :)

It's a prototype for an idea Bill's daughter Anna has for a stand with two ellipses like this joined together to hold a themed group of Kiwis. Used the way she intends, the slots need to be repositioned a bit so the knives are properly spaced when faced "edge in". I plan to wall mount it with the straight edge of the base at the top, so the current orientation of the knives is fine.

I also picked up five different scale materials from as many different vendors. That will allow me to pester Bill a few more times and add still more posts to this thread. :D My only problem now is deciding which one to do first. :o

Quite an interesting design for a stand, I imagine it'd look very good on the wall as well! This business about them just giving you the stand sounds fishy though, was it just because you're a (very) valued customer, or perhaps they just gave it to you because they knew you'd be back for more? That stand isn't going to hold all your Kiwis...:p

[Fairlane]

A couple of really nice additions, there, Paul!

Really nice! Especially the earthlings :)

[The Deacon]

Found this waiting on the doorstep when I got home this evening. Another example of just how talented Santa Fe Stoneworks marquetry guys are. Detail on this one borders on incredible.


http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/eagle_kiwi_left.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/eagle_kiwi_right.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/eagle_kiwi_closed_left.jpg


Like the Earthling, this design was originally done on the Police. Quite a dfference in size...


http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/eagle_duo.jpg

[ozspyder]

Paul,

Congratulations on yet another magnificent piece of artistry and skill from the guys at SFSW. Their work, if I am not mistaken, seems to be getting better and better with each iteration in their collection.

I am really impressed by the amoun of detail they are able to work out of the materials they use. The detail around the wings is really well executed.

A few more months and I think it is time for another family shot :D considering the amount you have acquired over the last few weeks :p

[The Deacon]

Paul,

Congratulations on yet another magnificent piece of artistry and skill from the guys at SFSW. Their work, if I am not mistaken, seems to be getting better and better with each iteration in their collection.

I am really impressed by the amoun of detail they are able to work out of the materials they use. The detail around the wings is really well executed.

A few more months and I think it is time for another family shot :D considering the amount you have acquired over the last few weeks :pThanks Daniel, plan to take one next weekend. Figure the CF one I ordered last night from NGK will be here before then. :D

[mrappraisit]

Deacon - the marquetry spydies are awesome. I totally agree with you on the level of talent SFSW employ for marquetry. I have seen some (marquetry) in galleries that wasn't as tight and detailed, for many hundreds of dollars, and it isn't even attached to a sweet knife!:D
Love the Kiwi pic's. I NEED to get one!!:D

[amen74]

Awesome new Kiwi Paul! Love that eagle. I'm still admiring my lone Jigged Bone Kiwi.

When you take the next Kiwi family photo I'll have to change my screensaver, so please make sure it's a good one! Thanks for the pics.:D

[RIOT]

i like your collection of kiwis deacon! no one can touch you on that specific category you own it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[The Deacon]

Saw this one on eBay a couple weeks back. Almost just clicked past it, even though the BIN price was good, because I already had a turquoise one. Then I noticed it did not have the bug inlay. :D Got sidetracked by some plumbing issues in the apartment last weekend and totally forgot to take its picture. :o


http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/turquoise_kiwi_left.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/turquoise_kiwi_right.jpg

Really nice looking stone on this one.

[Mr Blonde]

That's a very fine looking Kiwi, good pic too!

Wouter

[Fairlane]

Nice one, Paul!

I actually think it looks quite a lot better without the bug.

[rlw1979777]

Im glad you like it Paul.

[amen74]

Hey Paul. Good looking turquoise Kiwi. What is the bug inlay you're talking about with the Kiwis? I didn't think they had a bug on them.

[ozspyder]

Oooh that's nice Paul :D

Great looking colour with just the right amount of contrast to highlight the main hue.

[The Deacon]

Arrived today from NGK... This one has a very subdued look, the polar opposite of last year's Pearl and Abalone version.


http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/carbon_fiber_left.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/carbon_fiber_right.jpg

[The Deacon]

Hey Paul. Good looking turquoise Kiwi. What is the bug inlay you're talking about with the Kiwis? I didn't think they had a bug on them.Aaron, easiest way for me to explain is with a photo, so here's a shot of the turquoise one with the bug...


http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/kiwi_turquoise_left.jpg

[amen74]

Thanks Paul. I was thinking for some reason you meant a bug on the blade. Your Kiwis are the only ones I have seen with the bug inlay. All others I've seen for sale have no bug.:D

[The Deacon]

For those who may not have seen it in Whitefeather's "Back from the engraver" (http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34742) thread, this one is not really a new addition, it's an "upgrade" of one of my all time favorite Kiwis, the Sambar Stag. I sent it out to David Clevinger, who did a really fantatstic job of engraving the bolsters. This one is going to be a pocket hog for a while. :D


http://paulberetta.com/engraved/2008-09-04/images/017.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/engraved/2008-09-04/images/019.jpg

[tonydahose]

i like the engraving alot on that kiwi.:)

[Peter1960]

Fashionable :cool:

[amen74]

Awesome Kiwi Paul. Make sure you give that one a lot of attention.

[bh49]

This is the best looking Kiwi I ever saw.
Thank you for sharing Paul.
Roman

[The Deacon]

Finally got around to coaxing the entire flock out of "the nest" :D today for an updated family portrait...


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/kiwi_flock_09_07_2008.jpg
http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/kiwi_group_shot_legend.jpg

[slice22358]

My god they're everywhere!!!

[bh49]

Without doubts your Kiwi collection is incredible. How can you choose which one to carry?

[ozspyder]

Geez Louise !

Paul, they are multiplying !!! :D :p And don't they look fantastic :D

Congratulations, and you took the photo on Fathers Day (in Oz). You must be the proudest Dad ever !

[Doc Pyres]

Uh-oh! I am starting to like the Kiwi now. I thought being a KopaKnut was bad enough. If the Kiwi gets a grip on me, I'm done for. :)

Paul, your collection is truly stunning!

[buglerbilly]

Holy manure! I nearly passed out from shock and surprise when I saw THAT! :eek: :spyder: :eek:

Astounding collection.............;)

Regards,

BRIAN

[Shike]

That is just incredible. Congrats!

[ozspyder]

Paul,

I can't remember seeing that black stripey one on the top far right? which one is that?

[The Deacon]

Paul,

I can't remember seeing that black stripey one on the top far right? which one is that?Daniel, that one and the two directly below it are all Mammoth Tooth. That one is primarily shades of blue. There's a couple larger pictures of it HERE (http://spyderco.com/forums/showpost.php?p=407548&postcount=57) that show the colors somewhat better.

[fishwatcher]

Fantastic. I've been eagerly awaiting the updated family portfolio.

Is that an abalone shell with bug inlay? I like that one a lot.

[RIOT]

that is one cool photo of all those Kiwi's

[Doc Pyres]

Paul, what is the red/pink striped Kiwi, third down, top right-hand corner? Wow, sweet! :):):)

[Th232]

As always, your flock amazes me!


Paul, what is the red/pink striped Kiwi, third down, top right-hand corner? Wow, sweet! :):):)

Given Paul's reply to Dan a few posts back, mammoth tooth?

[Doc Pyres]

Given Paul's reply to Dan a few posts back, mammoth tooth?

Thanks Th232, you may be right, but I think Dan and Paul were referring to the blue mammoth tooth Kiwi, two above the one I'm looking at.

Paul posted he picked the red/pink up at the Santa Fe booth at Blade, but I don't recall he mentioned what material it is. However, I think he posted the pic in response to some praise of a mammoth tooth Kiwi, so perhaps it's mammoth tooth too. Wow, I bet that mammoth never knew its teeth would look so good someday. :D:D:D

[Th232]

Thanks Th232, you may be right, but I think Dan and Paul were referring to the blue mammoth tooth Kiwi, two above the one I'm looking at.

They were referring to the blue one, but to quote Paul:


Daniel, that one and the two directly below it are all Mammoth Tooth. That one is primarily shades of blue. There's a couple larger pictures of it HERE (http://spyderco.com/forums/showpost.php?p=407548&postcount=57) that show the colors somewhat better.

Hence me saying that it's mammoth tooth.

[Doc Pyres]

Ah, my bad, I didn't see that. Thanks, Th. :)

[Fairlane]

NICE flock of Kiwi's, Paul!

Your "earthling" Kiwi's are actually as nice as the Karst Kopa Evrina :)

[SimpleIsGood229]

That is simply amazing, Paul! I have but one Kiwi, a SFSW mother of pearl (just like yours).

By the way, where's your Krein'd Kiwi?

Edit:
Never mind. There it is.

[The Deacon]

Got this one a couple weeks ago from someone in Florida who apparently has started customizing Spydercos. You can't really tell from the photo, but the ivory is thicker in the center than at the edges. Somewhere down the line, I may send this one out to be scrimmed.


http://paulberetta.com/images/October/005.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/October/011.jpg

[The Deacon]

And this on arrived today, from another Florida eBay seller, although this was done by Santa Fe Stoneworks. Red Coral, Mother of Pearl, and blue Lapis...


http://paulberetta.com/images/October/patriotic_left.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/October/patriotic_right.jpg


Have another one with this same theme. But on it, the blue is on one side, the red and white on the other. Think it really looks better this way.

[bh49]

very nice catch Paul. Congrats. Enjoy your Kiwis.

[kankryb]

Just blown away by all of them. Really really nice...

[snuffaluff]

Yo Deacon... I'm amazed at your Kiwi collection. It's brilliant!! Do you have a favorite? Or maybe one that is more sentimental than the others? (sorry if this has been asked, I didn't read all the posts)

Just from looking at all them, I'd have to say that all of them are equally beautiful and choosing just one as a favorite is nearly impossible.

[224477]

For those who may not have seen it in Whitefeather's "Back from the engraver" (http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34742) thread, this one is not really a new addition, it's an "upgrade" of one of my all time favorite Kiwis, the Sambar Stag. I sent it out to David Clevinger, who did a really fantatstic job of engraving the bolsters. This one is going to be a pocket hog for a while. :D


This one is amazing, I found it just now, a true artwork :cool:

[type00rev]

Deacon,

I can tell just by looking at your Kiwi collection, that you are the consumate gentleman. Great collection you have there.....very classy, and beautiful.

[ozspyder]

Great pair of new Kiwis Paul. I must say that ivory is looking very damn near perfect....so perfect in fact that it seems to be screaming for some scrimming :)

Patriotic Kiwi is also looking quite spectacular.

Both great catches and a few more and it's time for yet another family shot ;) :p

[boxer93]

And this on arrived today, from another Florida eBay seller, although this was done by Santa Fe Stoneworks. Red Coral, Mother of Pearl, and blue Lapis...

Have another one with this same theme. But on it, the blue is on one side, the red and white on the other. Think it really looks better this way.
Paul,
Nice ones. I agree on the full patriotic on both side. I saw SFSW was doing crickets and Delicas this way. Nice to see a kiwi too.
Chris

[JT]

Just wow..

imho that Ivory one just needs a small golden bug and thats it :spyder:

[The Deacon]

Latest addition, purchased after a couple folks recently pointed it out to me and I realized it was the only production version of the Kiwi missing from my collection...


http://paulberetta.com/images/February/ag_russell_mop.jpg

This, and the Black Pearl one shown earlier in this thread were made by Spyderco exclusively for A. G. Russell back in 2004. They differ from Santa Fe Stoneworks pearl customs in that they have brush finished bolsters, like those on all production Kiwis, while SFSW always mirror polishes theirs.

[cougar337]

I really like the new Red/White/Blue Kiwi!!! It amazes me every time I see your Kiwi collection. I think my favorite is the Tiger's Eye, I really need to get in contact with SFSW on getting one made up.

[Fairlane]

Nice addition, Paul ;)

[The Deacon]

Snagged this one on eBay over the weekend and it showed up today. The curve of the Kiwi handle is just enough to allow the grain of the Micarta to create a nice bullseye effect...


http://paulberetta.com/images/March/gcm_kiwi_01.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/March/gcm_kiwi_02.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/March/gcm_kiwi_03.jpg

[The Deacon]

I posted these two in threads of their own when I first received them. Figured as long as I was adding another Kiwi to this thread today, I'd put them in here as well, just for continuity.

David Yellowhorse "Night Eagle"


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/yellowhorse_01.jpg

Brian Yellowhorse "Kokopelli"


http://www.paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/brian_yellowhorse_kiwi_08.jpg

[The Deacon]

This one arrived yesterday, it's an A. G. Russell exclusive from Santa Fe Stoneworks. Jet, with a small abalone square. Think it has a quiet elegance to it.


http://paulberetta.com/images/October/agr_jet_kiwi_09.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/October/agr_jet_kiwi_02.jpg

[tonydahose]

i like

[Pneumothorax]

Deacon, A phenomenal collection of Kiwi's - question, do you worry about them getting scratched up carrying in pocket? I carried my Kopa in pocket a bit and it got scratched up pretty good within a couple of days (aint no safe queen anymore). I carry using clip now to keep it up and away from my keys and change and stuff. Carrying in other pocket has phone to deal with so that doesnt solve it for me. If I did all those cool mods, I would be paranoid about scratches...

[The Deacon]

Deacon, A phenomenal collection of Kiwi's - question, do you worry about them getting scratched up carrying in pocket? I carried my Kopa in pocket a bit and it got scratched up pretty good within a couple of days (aint no safe queen anymore). I carry using clip now to keep it up and away from my keys and change and stuff. Carrying in other pocket has phone to deal with so that doesnt solve it for me. If I did all those cool mods, I would be paranoid about scratches...No, but I do take precautions to minimize the chances of it happening. My Kiwis are always carried in my watch pocket and the always ride alone, so there's nothing to scratch them. Even my large folder gets a dedicated pocket. Been doing it that way for about as long as I've been carrying knives, was a bit of a shock to me when I started coming to the forums and found most folks didn't.

[BuffaloBill]

i am still considering getting a carbon fiber kiwi at its current prices its pretty hard to pass up.

[nathan310]

I just got my first Kiwi and Deacon, I now know what your excitement is all about. I love this knife. It's got a great ergos, a lot of cutting power for it's size due to Wharny blade but still nkp friendly, great f&f, and it's possibly the sharpest out of the box knife I've ever owned, which is great because I hate sharpening a new knife. And at the $60 I paid it's a incredible deal.

I will definitely be purchasing more variations of this knife. My one complaint is that the blade is slightly off center but when I push it it centers but eventually goes back. If anyone has a fix for that let me know.

[The Deacon]

This one was my Christmas gift to myself...


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/coral_lapis_kiwi_closed.jpg

Nathan, I'm glad you like the Kiwi, I only wish more folks had tried them sooner.

[merthyrmafia]

Really like the look of the acid etch.:cool:

[cougar337]

Well Merry Christmas to you! I really like the look of your newest one.

[bh49]

This one was my Christmas gift to myself...


It is very smart.




http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/coral_lapis_kiwi_closed.jpg



Paul,
This handle is beautiful. Great picture as well. Thank you for sharing.
Roman

[JT]

Nice!
So Paul, does the CF Kiwi get your approval? If I remember correctly, you said somewhere that it was better than you expected..

even if broke, I'm with Buffalobill, with the prices it's available now, I might have to get one, eventually.

[The Deacon]

Nice!
So Paul, does the CF Kiwi get your approval? If I remember correctly, you said somewhere that it was better than you expected..

even if broke, I'm with Buffalobill, with the prices it's available now, I might have to get one, eventually.Yep, even with all the others it has to compete with, one of my CF Kiwis does get carried and used occasionally.

And you're both right about the prices. I stockpiled a few of them for future re-scaling projects and am having a hard time resisting the urge to get a few more. :o :D

[The Deacon]

Just arrived today, not sure if the blade markings were done by Spyderco or aftermarket.


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/pfizer_animal_health_kiwi_open.jpg

The jigged bone itself is rather unusual, in that all the other jigged bone Kiwis I own and have owned, whether amber or chestnut, display a fair amount of red, while this knife has almost none.


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/pfizer_animal_health_kiwi_compare.jpg

[RIOT]

Cool find Deacon, I like buying the lazer engraved blades as long as its not someones initials, let us know if you find out if it was Spyderco engraved or not

[Mr Blonde]

I know I'm late to the party, but the Yellowhorse Night Eagle design is a reallly -really- nice find! Congrats!

Wouter

[The Deacon]

I know I'm late to the party, but the Yellowhorse Night Eagle design is a reallly -really- nice find! Congrats!

WouterThanks Wouter.

[tonydahose]

i am amazed at all of the kiwis Paul. i have alot of enduras but they are all basically the same: either steel or frn with a few colors thrown in. the amount of variety is just astounding. the red bone looks rather bland compared to the other scales that you have had done on your site and when i just rcvd it i thought to myself this is too pretty to take apart. hopefully i will do it justice with its new clothes:D. that AG Russell looks classy, almost like a pair of nice jeweled cufflinks.

[The Deacon]

Yet another little jewel from Santa Fe via New Graham...


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/blk_pearl_coral_left.JPG

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/blk_pearl_coral_right.JPG

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/blk_pearl_coral_closed.JPG

I must admit that I have a love/hate relationship with black pearl. It is one of the most visually exciting materials, in no small part because of how the rainbow of colors within it shift with the slightest movement. But, possibly for that very reason, I find it to be the most difficult material to photograph to my own satisfaction. The three above are the best out of over 100 I took of this knife and, to be perfectly honest, none of them do the knife justice.

[224477]

Congrats on the new pieces Paul :D

[The Deacon]

First Kiwi customized by our very own "Tonydahose". Scales are stabilized curly koa, which I supplied...


http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/curly_koa_18.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/curly_koa_30x.jpg

[The Deacon]

Tonydahose strkes again :D with yet another super looking Kiwi. This one is "Sun" yellow Corian. I've had a craving for a bright yellow Kiwi for ages and when Tony sent me a link to the Corian website, I saw this stuff and had to have it.


http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/corian_kiwi_02.JPG

http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/corian_kiwi_07.JPG

[cougar337]

HOT!!! your collection just amazes me

[TazKristi]

The answer took a little while, but I can confirm that we did do the Pfizer engraving in-house.

;)

[The Deacon]

Thanks Kristi! Appreciate the information. :D

Latest addition. Not a Kiwi, but a mug I had done up a few weeks back by Cafe Press featuring Kiwis...


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/cafe_2010_mug_01.jpg

[bh49]

Very nice mug, it has knives on it.:)

[The Deacon]

Got this one, and a few others, back from Tonydahose today. Scale material came from Charles Turnage and, according to his description: "are from the permafrost Pleistocene Era, consisting of animals like the Irish Elk and the Pleistocene Bison. The average age of the fossils are 20,000-50,000 years old."


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/fossil_bone_left.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/fossil_bone_right.jpg

[The Deacon]

Another from Tony, this oak has an interestingly wavy grain...


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/waterfall_oak_left.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/waterfall_oak_right.jpg


...that reminds me a bit of fingerprints.

[The Deacon]

This is one I've been wanting for a long time, love the look of tortoiseshell and this acrylic captures the look of it extremely well...


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/tortoise_acrylic_left.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/tortoise_acrylic_right.jpg

Another great job by Tony.

[The Deacon]

Last, but certainly not least, this stuff really looks great and has already become one of my favorites.


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/white_turquoise_left.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/white_turquoise_right.jpg

Big thanks to Tony for all of them!

[2cha]

Wow!!!!! Tony's skills aren't just progressing, rather leaping forward!! Kudos to Deacon for taking the risk and turning it into a big win.

[cougar337]

they are all awesome but I have to say that the White Turquoise and the Tortoiseshell are my favorite out of this latest batch. Tony has come a long way quickly with pumping these beautiful custom pieces out. I'm on the Tony list somewhere :D

[tonydahose]

wow those pics look great Paul. Sal should have you be the official photograper for Spyderco, all you would get for payment is to keep everything he sends and you email him the pictures...seems like a win win situation:D Thanks for the compliments everyone and a big thanks to Paul for one, being a loyal customer and two, for trusting me and supplying me with the first kiwi to work on. :)

[StangBang]

Wow the tortoise shell and white turquoise look phenomenal!!! Tony your work is first class!!!

Paul you have an amazing collection :D Thank you for sharing!!!

[buglerbilly]

More great Kiwi's and more great work from The Hose.............:D

Regards,

BRIAN

[224477]

All are nice, but I like the white turquoise the best :cool:

Whats the total count on kiwis right now?

[Mr Blonde]

Very nice work, I like the tortoise shell best.

Wouter

[RIOT]

dang i like them all especially the white one and the root beer one, likes like root beer to me

[The Deacon]

These two arrived from Tony's workshop today. Both are "gold web" Recon Stone, one black, one red. Both are beauties, but the red is perhaps the most eye catching scale material I've ever seen.



http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/gold_web_black_27.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/gold_web_black_32.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/gold_web_red_21.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/gold_web_red_24.jpg


Larger version of this is my current wallpaper...


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/gold_web_duet_wps.jpg

[redyps04]

Wow, Deacon. Absolutely the best ones to date!

[Mr Blonde]

That red one looks simply superb!

Wouter

[224477]

The black one looks good, actually both do so.

[buglerbilly]

That red one looks simply superb!

Wouter

+1 on that remark! ;)

[The Deacon]

One of two that arrived from Tony yesterday. The material is stabilized end grain red palm. From what Tony said, it was a bear to work with, but the result is stunning. The dark dots are harder than the lighter wood surrounding them and create a pebbled texture on the surface. Tony's nickname for it was braille, mine is chocolate chip. :D


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/new/images/red_palm_02.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/new/images/red_palm_04.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/new/images/red_palm_detail.JPG

[The Deacon]

The other new one from Tony is ox horn, which the supplier calls "Honey Horn". It's another one of those materials I'd wanted to try on a Kiwi for a long time.


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/new/images/honey_horn_04.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/new/images/honey_horn_01.jpg

[ozspyder]

Two stunning results from Tony :) Congrats on these acquisitions Paul. I am envious :p but glad that you can enjoy these. My pick of those two would be the braille/ choc chip one :D

[JT]

That Ox horn is just waaay cool!

[redyps04]

I'm stunned, excited, and extremly jealous.

[Doc Pyres]

Great choices of material, Paul. And Tony's work is stunning, as usual.

[The Deacon]

Figured I'd add a group shot of all the Kiwis Tony has done for me...


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/new/images/ten_kiwis_by_tony.jpg

Top row L-R: Honey Ox Horn, White Turquoise, Sun Corian, Curly Koa, Red w/Gold Web

Bottom row L-R: Red Palm, Black w/Gold Web, Tortoiseshell Acrylic, Waterfall Oak, Fossil Bone

[Fairlane]

Nice thread, Paul!

Very nice knives, good work Tony!

[tonydahose]

your pics make them look sooo much better than they do in my lil shop.

[The Deacon]

This arrived from NGK a few days ago..



http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/azurite_kiwi_005.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/images/azurite_kiwi_020.jpg

[bh49]

Paul,
Exquisite knives, great pictures.
Tony, great job. Thank you for sharing.

[rodloos]

Absolutely gorgeous collection, and your sphere of influence is growing!

I've been on the forum around a year, have seen your posts, and Tony's posts of the first Kiwi's he did for you, but somehow the knife just remained "interesting" to me, but didn't really appeal to me. The more I've looked at it though, and your impressive collection, it just kind of grew on me.

I have my first Kiwi (Gold Lip Mother of Pearl) on its way from NGK! Now you are costing me money! :) I'm sure it won't be my last Kiwi, although there is now way I'll ever have a collection as impressive as yours and Tony's are.

[buglerbilly]

Gorgeous collection as ever mate! ;)

Tony's efforts are first class in my opinion....such a pity I stopped collecting Kiwi's but there you go.........:rolleyes:

Regards,

BRIAN

[RIOT]

dang Deacon eventually your Kiwi collection is gonna outlast/out grow my Delica collection

i love it though, love collections


i cant find crap now a days for Delicas :(

[tonydahose]

that looks sweet Paul, i need to step up my skills and figure out how to do something like that :) so what is the kiwi count up to now, 70ish?

[The Deacon]

Arrived yesterday from NGK.


http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/new/images/kiwi3_left.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/new/images/kiwi3_right.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/kiwimania/new/images/kiwi3_closed.jpg

[224477]

I like how the slippie looks :) Maybe this will be my 1st kiwi some time in the future. Can you open it with one hand?

[ClusterFlux]

I like how the slippie looks :) Maybe this will be my 1st kiwi some time in the future. Can you open it with one hand?

It's really difficult. Maybe after some breaking in but at the moment that back spring is just too strong...

[The Deacon]

Arrived today from NGK...


http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/new_kiwis_15a.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/new_kiwis_16a.jpg

[The Deacon]

These are being engraved by Mr. Valade for New Graham Knives, Mike was kind enough to sell me the first sample he received...


http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/new_kiwis_04a.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/new_kiwis_05a.jpg

[tonydahose]

nice addition Paul:)

[gunnut35]

NGK shows them on their site but out of stock. Do you happen to know the eta on them?
Thank you

[gunnut35]

I just went back and read the full description and it say a eta of mid mar.