Critique Request Acid engraved knife

[Paulo Correia]

Hi. One more of my engraved knifes. I'm doing acid engraving for a couple of months and would appreciate the forum member's critique. Thanks.


Kindest Regards,
Paulo Correia

 

[Barry Lee Hands]

Hi Paul,
Your technique with the acid is good.
You should now concentrate on improving the design of the leaf ornament to give it a little more impact and appeal.
You may consider putting a more graceful curve in the main stem, and avoid straight or crooked lines whenever possible.
I hope this helps.

 

[Paulo Correia]

Thanks a lot for your critique Mr. Barry. I sure do appreciate your work especially your deep relief engraving technique, and once again thanks for the time you spent looking at my engravings.

Kindest Regards,
Paulo Correia

 

[monk]

in addition to what barry mentioned, i feel this design just doesn't "belong" on a knife of this shape. i'd try something very bold. perhaps geometric , even. maybe celtic, viking, something that can stand up to that sawtooth edge. delicate, i feel doesn't go well here. not with the saw edge.

 

[Paulo Correia]

in addition to what barry mentioned, i feel this design just doesn't "belong" on a knife of this shape. i'd try something very bold. perhaps geometric , even. maybe celtic, viking, something that can stand up to that sawtooth edge. delicate, i feel doesn't go well here. not with the saw edge.

Thanks for your critique Monk. You are right about that, I just made that drawing, with the dove and the olive branches because it means peace and hope, and that little knife is for my 12 years old soon. Maybee I should had arranged the leaves to match the sawtooth.

Kindest regards,
Paulo

 

[monk]

a great gift for your son. he will surely love to use the knife. perhaps try his monogram or name.in a bold sort of font. no matter what you end up doing, your son will cherish such a gift.