Knife and Sheath by Charlie Wallingford

 

Photography by Jan Riser.

Knife and Sheath by Charlie Wallingford

 

Photography by Jan Riser.

Knife. and Sheath by Charlie Wallingford

 

Photography by Jan Riser,

Knife by Charlie Wallingford

 

Photography by Jan Riser.

CHARLIE WALLINGFORD KNIFE FOR JEREMIAH “JAKE” BROWNING ~ NOVEMBER 7, 2020 AD

 

As part of a grandfather’s continuing tradition to his grandson, Jeremiah David Browning - this is the 11th handmade knife made by friends for his birthday. This year’s outstanding knife was made by noted knife maker, Charlie Wallingford of Union, Kentucky. Jeremiah received this knife for his 20th birthday, November 7, 2020.

 

Charlie created a handsome knife with a hand forged blade with a deer antler handle with a poured pewter bolster. Continuing in the tradition since the first knife was made by Ian Pratt in 2010, two hearts are incorporated into the knife – this year they are stamped in the blade, flanking Charlie’s touchmark. And “HDW to JDB Nov. 7, 2020” is engraved in the blade.  The end cap is engraved with nick and dot.  

 

This is the 11th knife made for the continuing tradition from a grandfather to a fine grandson. Last year’s 2019 knife was made by Todd Butler; 2018 knife was made Kyle Willyard; 2017 by Steve Auvenshine; the 2016 knife was made by Frank House, 2015 by Doug Delsemme; 2014 by Todd Daggett; 2013 - Daniel Casey; 2012- Joe Seabolt; 2011- Glen Mock; and the first, made in 2010 by Ian Pratt.

 

Thanks to all eleven artists for making my grandson’s gifts extra special.

H. David Wright

Gallatin, Tennessee

November 13, 2020

JEREMIAH IS NO LONGER A TEENAGER.

HE TURNED 20 ON NOVEMBER 7.

Copy and photos supplied by David Wright.

2019 CLA Live Auction: Neck Knife and Quilled Sheath by Charles Wallingford and Bill Wright

Few pieces of tribal artistry are as visually captivating as the iconic neck knife of the eastern woodlands. For this year’s CLF fundraising auction, two of the nation’s top artists have teamed up to produce a truly outstanding example that’s destined to become a treasured heirloom.

            Master cutler and CLA charter member Charles Wallingford hand-forged this knife from 1084 bar stock. Typical of the legendary Wallingford knives, the blade is razor sharp and sports a rich patina. The handle is crafted from dyed whitetail antler, beautifully accented with a hand-cast pewter bolster and an end cap of sterling silver.

            Wallingford’s blade is accompanied by a stunning custom sheath by Bill Wright, one of the nation’s top quill and beadwork artisans. The body of the sheath is hand-crafted from brain-tanned deer hide, which was dyed using a period-correct walnut hull bath. Wright’s artistic talents are on full display on the face of the sheath, which is adorned with a breathtaking quillwork pattern inspired by the traditional tribal arts of the eastern woodlands.

            To the artists, this fine donation is for a good cause. “The CLA,” explains Wright, “has been an excellent vehicle to promote the contemporary artists throughout our country who have demonstrated their love of our history. They have used various mediums to recreate the past relating to the 17th and 18th century and the CLA has brought forth these works of art and helped shine a light on those creations.”

For more information on the work of artists Charles Wallingford and Bill Wright, contact the artists directly:

Charles Wallingford: cwknives@aol.com

Bill Wright: wrightsgarden@hotmail.com

Copy and photos supplied by the CLF.

Knife and Sheath by Charlie Wallingford

Photographed at the 2015 CLA Show by Jan Riser.