Caleb Royer
Well-Known Member
Specs:
Date: Mar, 3, 2017
Name: Major Maddalena, USAF Commemorative Fighter
Blade: 1084 & 15N20 fine mosaic damascus.
Handle: Sambar stag scales, amber dyed.
Guard/Pommel: Single guard w/ bolsters, framed tang, 416 SS.
Blade length: 8 1/4”
Overall length: 13 1/4”
Sheath: Custom tooled leather w/ elephant chevrons. Rear carry sheath by Claude Scott.
Engraving: Relief engraving & bullion by Brian D. Bump, Keizer, OR.
Other: Commissioned for William F. Maddalena, USAF, 31 years.
website: brucebumpknives.com
The rest of the text below is taken from Brian D. Bump on Facebook.
“Celebrating a 31 year career in the USAF, this commemorative fighter was made for long time friend, Major William F. Maddalena. Bill served seven tours over two wars, including Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom with many years as a nurse on a Critical Care Air Transport Team rescuing soldiers on the ground. Bruce and I were honored when he and his wife, Liz commissioned us to make a knife embodying some of the spirit of his military career. A long time coming, I hope Bill and his family can enjoy this piece for generations to come.
Bill & Liz Maddalena - Patrons
Bruce Bump MS - Knife maker
Brian Bump - Engraving
Claude Scott - Leather work
Caleb Royer - Image
Bulino, Critical Care Air Transport Team, USAF.
Bulino eagle, VII tours Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom.
Amber dyed stag and framed pommel.
XXXI yrs!
This was a fun and epic piece for me. It started with Bill, Liz and I scribbling knife designs in a huge sketchbook on my living room floor. Bruce refined our work and made his usual masterpiece, a beautiful canvas of steel to work out our designs. I really appreciate everyone involved and your patience as I had to learn bulino for this piece. Bill waited well over a year for it to flush out complete. Very grateful and loved working with all involved.”
Date: Mar, 3, 2017
Name: Major Maddalena, USAF Commemorative Fighter
Blade: 1084 & 15N20 fine mosaic damascus.
Handle: Sambar stag scales, amber dyed.
Guard/Pommel: Single guard w/ bolsters, framed tang, 416 SS.
Blade length: 8 1/4”
Overall length: 13 1/4”
Sheath: Custom tooled leather w/ elephant chevrons. Rear carry sheath by Claude Scott.
Engraving: Relief engraving & bullion by Brian D. Bump, Keizer, OR.
Other: Commissioned for William F. Maddalena, USAF, 31 years.
website: brucebumpknives.com
The rest of the text below is taken from Brian D. Bump on Facebook.
“Celebrating a 31 year career in the USAF, this commemorative fighter was made for long time friend, Major William F. Maddalena. Bill served seven tours over two wars, including Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom with many years as a nurse on a Critical Care Air Transport Team rescuing soldiers on the ground. Bruce and I were honored when he and his wife, Liz commissioned us to make a knife embodying some of the spirit of his military career. A long time coming, I hope Bill and his family can enjoy this piece for generations to come.
Bill & Liz Maddalena - Patrons
Bruce Bump MS - Knife maker
Brian Bump - Engraving
Claude Scott - Leather work
Caleb Royer - Image
Bulino, Critical Care Air Transport Team, USAF.
Bulino eagle, VII tours Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom.
Amber dyed stag and framed pommel.
XXXI yrs!
This was a fun and epic piece for me. It started with Bill, Liz and I scribbling knife designs in a huge sketchbook on my living room floor. Bruce refined our work and made his usual masterpiece, a beautiful canvas of steel to work out our designs. I really appreciate everyone involved and your patience as I had to learn bulino for this piece. Bill waited well over a year for it to flush out complete. Very grateful and loved working with all involved.”
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