Hands of a Mast: The Artists and Craftsmen of William Henry

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What’s a Master? At William Henry, we’ve dedicated ourselves to tradition and quality. From using exotic and ground-breaking materials, to carrying on long held beliefs on innovation and workmanship, with every grind, chisel and award won, we uphold our impenetrable standards on artistry. However, our pieces are not the result of any one person,

but the combined efforts of skilled engravers, bladesmiths and artisans. These masters not only shape the material itself, but the course of our brand name and beliefs.

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Andrew Biggs Occupation: Engraver Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Influences: Indigenous art and scrollwork

Bio: After spending 30 years in the graphic arts industry, Andrew Biggs found his calling as a master engraver. Engraving each piece by hand, he not only creates stunning designs, but detailed stories in his work.

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Andrew Biggs Spearpoint “Serenity” Engraved with 24k inlays and a 10,000, year old Woolly Mammoth tooth. Only 2 available.

Lancet “Emperor’s Dragon” Sleek dragon design inlaid with 24k gold. Only 5 available.

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Lee Downey Occupation: Carver/Silversmith Location: Tampaksiring, Bali

Influences: Paleontology/Natural history, Asian and European fusion Bio: A native of California, Lee Downey has been based in Bali since 1984. Pivotal to bringing back traditional fossil, mother of pearl and silver carving, he continues to be one of William Henry’s most prolific artists.

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Lee Downey

Monarch “Palisades” Hand carved sterling silver with hand carved mother of pearl. Only 100 available.

Lancet “Ridgeback” Hand carved sterling silver inlaid with box elder burl wood. Only 250 available.

Geneva “Apex” Hand carved mother of pearl with hand carved sterling silver skull. Only 100 available.

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Chad Nichols Occupation: Steelmaker and Bladesmith Location: Blue Springs, Mississippi

Biography: A master of Damascus steel, Chad Nichols’s custom designs and innovative creations has made his pieces renowned for over a decade. Appearing in several major publications, his blades and his name have become synonymous with quality.

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Chad Nichols Monarch “Arrow” Effortlessly elegant, the hand forged “Jet Stream” Damascus combines organic beauty with refined artistry. Only 250 available.

Persian “Ice Storm” Framed in a “Rolling Rock” Damascus by Chad Nichols, the pieces is inlaid with carved mother of pearl. Only 50 available.

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Mike Norris Occupation: Steelmaker and Bladesmith Location: N/A

Biography: Using premium quality Sandvick 19C27, D2, AND 302 stainless steel, Mike Norris is known for his intricate Damascus blades. A pioneer of stylized Damascus, his famous patterns include “Raindrop”, “Ribbon Lace” and “Hornet’s Nest”.

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Mike Norris Monarch “Sparkie” Attached with a stainless “Hornet’s Nest” Damascus by Mike Norris, the blade’s lock and thumb studs are set with sapphires. Only 5 available.

Monarch “Steampunk Dragon” With an engraved “Steampunk Dragon” handle, the blade is highlighted by organic the “Hornet’s Nest” Damascus. Only 1 available.

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A Tradition of Quality

William Henry is dedicated to procuring the world’s premiere

engravers and bladesmiths. To learn more about our featured pieces or

artists, please visit us at:

www.WilliamHenry.com

Or contact us at:

(888) 563-4500