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Mastersmith Michael Vagnino Earns 2014 Wooden Sword Award

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Congratulations to Michael Vagnino for winning the 2014 Wooden Sword award, given out to one custom knifemaker each year on page 7 of the KNIVES annual book. The yearly prize (no trophy, just recognition via top placement and imagery in the book) is awarded to a knifemaker for his or her work that stands out from the thousands of images that pour in annually for consideration. 

As noted in the book where his innovative knives are pictured:

“Michael Vagnino has busied himself most recently with “Convertible Lock-Back Push Daggers.” Yes, that’s correct, he’s fashioning handmade knives that convert from a lock-back fixed-blade position to a locked push dagger and back again. The models shown here sport 3.875-inch blades, one in CPM-154 stainless steel and the other Wootz steel, the former combined with an antique tortoise shell handle, and the latter in black-lip mother-of-pearl. The maker engraved the 416 stainless steel bolsters, and since the push daggers covert to fixed blades, Paul Long sheaths were necessary as fashionable carry options.

For all he has brought to the knifemaking table the past few years, his innovation, talent, all-around good vibes, and for these particularly striking examples of his work, the Knives 2014 Wooden Sword Award goes to Michael Vagnino. Congratulations, Michael, and keep up the good work.”

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Posted : 03/10/2013 8:43 am
Lin Rhea
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Congratulations sir!

Lin Rhea, ABS Mastersmith

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Posted : 03/10/2013 9:57 am
BrionTomberlin
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Definitely congratulations Michael. Great work.

Brion

Brion Tomberlin

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Posted : 03/10/2013 8:19 pm
Steve Culver
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Congratulations Mike!!!

 
Posted : 04/10/2013 8:26 am
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