Category Archives: Ariovaldo Lopes
New Knife from Ari
Another creation from my friend, knifemaker Aruovaldo Lopes. This one has a damascus integral blade and pau brasil wood hadle, with a leather sheath also made by him. Interested parties may contact me and I will help with comunication.
Another knife from Ariovaldo Lopes
As usual, this one has a blade made of his own damascus, copper/nickel mokume bolster – also made by him – and a sculpted stag handle made by an Argentine artisan whose name I can´t recall but the guy is … Continue reading
One of Ariovaldo´s folders
The style is typical from my region but this one was made out of some very special materials: damascus steel blade, brass/copper mokume bolsters – all created by Ari – and snakewood handle slabs – not bad! Ari does not … Continue reading
Ariovaldo´s Camp Knife
Its been a while since I don´t show my friend Ariovaldo´s work so here is one in damascus, maple and horn. The sheath was also made by him.
New Hatchet by Ariovaldo Lopes
This piece was made on the September, 7, holiday, with a lot of moral support from me . The blade is made of mild steel with a 5160 edge, the handle is guajuvira wood and the pics are terrible as … Continue reading
Chef´s Knife from Ariovaldo Lopes
Here is another creation of my friend Ariovaldo Lopes, with his own damascus steel as usual and a stabilized maple handle. This chef´s knife has a fabulous balance! It also has a custom ivory wood box.
One from Ariovaldo Lopes
As Ari is much better at damascus making – and cooking, too! – than with internet skills, he has asked me to post here one of is latest creations, a manificent Sorocabana knife in damascus steel. For those who don´t know, … Continue reading
Damascus Making at Ariovaldo Lopes´Shop
Here are a couple pictures of the visit of knifemaker Junior, a promising young maker from the nearby city of Itu, to the shop of my friend Ariovalo. Junior´s specialty is to make the Sorocabana, a very typical and rare style … Continue reading
One from Ariovaldo
Since I mentioned Ari, here is a sample of his excellent work. He is a fine forger and damascus maker and his knives are aways made to be used hard. Also, he is a great guy and a good friend … Continue reading
Ariovaldo Lopes´ Birthday
Last Wednesday my good friend Ariovaldo Lopes, a very talented knifemaker and gusnmith and the only other maker in twon, had a birthday party at his shop and several knife and gun people from the region attended. In the menu, a very … Continue reading
