JOE OLSON~CUSTOM~CRAZY MOSAIC DAMASCUS FOLDER~KNIFE SOLE AUTHOR~AMAZING PICTURE STEEL~MAKE AN OFFER~I SELL Start Price USD 2,999.99 Current Price USD 2,999.99 Time Left 11 hours 54 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 09, 2008 End Time Thursday, January 08, 2009 Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin See more about 'JOE OLSON~CUSTOM~CRAZY MOSAIC DAMASCUS FOLDER~KNIFE' Description    Xotique-Blades Presents:"Art With An Edge"  ACustom Hand Made  Gentlemen's Pocket Knife From: Joe Olson States: I was raised on a farm outside of Geyser, Montana where my father ran a farm repair shop and so began my education in making stuff. I went through college on an art scholarship and taught elementary art for three years. When I realized that I was too anti-social to be a teacher, I went in to construction and was a carpenter/cabinet maker for 15 years. After a serious back injury, I was forced to make some life changing decisions. The only conclusion I came to was knifemaking. This mostly came about because I wanted a good hunting knife and could not afford to buy one so out came the rudimentary coal forge and I was hooked. That was about 9 years ago.   My first knives were made out of old car springs that I scavenged from our scrap pile behind the shop. I then attended my very first hammer-in hosted by Rick Dunkerly. By being around the very talented Montana Makers (Barry Gallagher, Rick Dunkerly, Shane Taylor, Wade Colter plus Ed Schemp) I was inspired to improve my skills. My art background has helped my steel and knife designs which has made it possible for me to sell enough knives to make a living at doing something that I enjoy.   I like to do a “narrative” type of steel. I try to make knives that tell a story as well provide function and design.I am able to satisfy many types of buyers; those that are wanting an art form and those that just want something really cool.   Blade Length : 4  inchesOverall Length : 8.8 inchesBlade Steel : Joe Olson Mosaic DamascusHandle Material : Stabilized  PetrifiedMuseum gRADE Prehistoric Bone HandleBolster/Guard : Zowanda Mosaic DamascusRemarks:Joe Makes Very Few Knives - They Are All Masterpieces  Hot Blued Damascus Blade&Bolsters Stabilized  PetrifiedMuseum gRADE Prehistoric Bone Handle Heavily Filed Titanium Liners Exceptional In Every Way 8.8" Inch Over All Length 4" Inch Mosaic Damascus Blade.10 Thick Meticulously Detailed... The Best Of The Best ! The Crowing Glory Of Any Collection ! An Example Of Joe Olson Knives At His Best Excellent Carefully Handled Condition   Please Click The Banner Above To See More Than$200,000.00InWorld Class Custom Made Knives I Never Have Auctions With  Hidden Reserves  That Is Why All My Sales Are Offered With"BUY IT NOW"  Or "MAKE AN OFFER" You Offer The Price You Are Willing To Pay...I Will Do My Best To Make It Happen. No Ifs Ands Or Buts... I SELL  KNIVES  Do You Have Any Questions ?  I Am  Happy To Assist You  Email  Mark Sill msill2@wi.rr.com Here Is Payment Information You Must Be 18 Years Of AgeTo Purchase Any Knife FromXotique BladesPlease See The eBay Shipping InformationAt The Bottom Of The PagePayment must be received within 7 days of Purchase. Shipping Fees Include InsuranceShipped Via Priority MailI Gladly AcceptVisa & MasterCard Through My Merchant Service For 33 Years   Please Click The BannerTo See All Of MyXotique BladesYou May Phone: Xotique Enterprises Inc.At (262) 786-05589 am - 4 pm CST Monday Through Friday WithQuestionsOrCredit Card Purchases   Place a Bid!