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Artist and Knifemaker: Paul Arestan. Etched RWL34 and HoneyComb Scales

Artist and Knifemaker: Paul Arestan. Etched RWL34 and HoneyComb Scales

Paul E Arestan is an artist and knifemaker, living on the side of Mount Nebo in Queensland.

He is one of those makers you easily recognise the work of, blending the artistic with the skillful. Often etched, his work mix materials, form and function to a truly unique result. Black bamboo roots, glass eyes, antique silverware and painstakingly creating layer upon layer of etching can be found in his work.

Paul is regarded one of the top makers in Australia, presenting at shows both here and internationally. He openly shares the techniques he is developing, presenting at the Australian Blade Symposium and writing articles on online platforms. Originally from France, Paul's work has been featured in media many times, at the time of writing (Nov 2018) his work is part of the presentation in the last issue of "La Passion Des Couteaux" together with some of the other top Australian makers.

Here is an example of an etched RWL34 "super stainless" blade, etched and with handle scales in black HoneyComb, an acrylic based material built around an aluminium hexagonal core.

Paul also does courses in his workshop outside of Brisbane, as well as doing custom pieces if you have an idea in mind for something special. Contact him on Facebook on Paul's Knives: https://www.facebook.com/Pauls-knives-466015763440984/ 

22nd Nov 2018

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