The Unique Fiber Optic Glass Knife by Mike Cook
Meghan Young — July 21, 2010 — Art & Design
References: blog.makezine & gizmodo
Although progressive and primitive are on the extreme opposite ends of the same spectrum, this Fiber Optic Glass Knife combines the two effortlessly. Through its use of traditional knife-making techniques and modern materials, it is certainly a marvel to see this kind of combination.
Created by Mike Cook, the Fiber Optic Glass Knife was fashioned using a technique known as knapping. Essentially, "it is a method of shaping stones into useful tools,' (Gizmodo) making it an interesting form of art from our mankind predecessors.
Created by Mike Cook, the Fiber Optic Glass Knife was fashioned using a technique known as knapping. Essentially, "it is a method of shaping stones into useful tools,' (Gizmodo) making it an interesting form of art from our mankind predecessors.
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