Erik Markman J.S. #2
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The only semi integral in the collection, and Erik has kept the tones dark and matte for effect. Here, the black parkerized steel blade encompasses only the guard and bolsters in the same metal, not going as far as to include the butt as an integral would. The beautiful grinds and grind lines flow on seamlessly to the smooth and stunning black Micarta handle, highlighted by the ripple of bronze that is spacer.

Serial number

EM-SI-MS-M

Construction

Semi-integral

Blade

1.2842 black pakerized steel

Damascus

N/A

Grinds

Convex

Guard & Fittings

Black pakerized steel guard with bronze spacer

Handle

Black micarta

Build time

56 hours

Engraving

N/A

Sheath

Serial number JG-C-SK-N-EM
Exterior Calf with snake insert
Lining Calf
Concho Sterling silver
Stud Sandblasted steel, milled by Nicolas Verschuere
Build time 15 hours

Knifemaker

Erik Markman

From Netherlands.

Erik was a carpenter when one day in 2002 he happened on a book about
knife-making. Making things, building things, anything that crossed his mind, had been an ability since his earliest childhood, and that included a knife or two, but that book, which told of Brazilian bladesmiths, made a new story unfold for him. Of all the elements, he realized fire had always held the greatest fascination, also because it presented the greatest challenges. He began forging knives in earnest in 2004; at first trying his hand out with flat knives and soon finding his groove with integral constructions. He forged Damascus and monosteel blades, often inspired by historic knives and giving them a twist. By 2016 he became a Journeyman Bladesmith; he continues to chase a clean look in fitting all the pieces, to “make the most with the least number of parts.”