The design’s lines as set forth by the Jim Bowie Project reminded Rodrigo of some kind of claw, a spike of sorts, something dangerous in its nature, but also very elegant. This creation is his attempt to fuse these two concepts, and express them through his personal style and the of use knife making techniques, with his spin on the keyhole construction, English false edge, carving, and gold and copper inlays. The handle, a beautiful piece of ebony, impossibly, seems like a forged extension of the blade. Or rather, Rodrigo decided to carve the handle and the blade, making it look like the knife itself was carved or retrieved from Earth’s womb. The fine Turkish Damascus pattern soothes the senses, like a gossamer texture. The relief of the surfaces and the ants is balanced by the graceful cherry tree in full blossom.