New Company Selling Knives from Crete

Yannis · 28th January 2007, 10:06 AM

As a Greek, I thank you for bringing a traditional art to world public. But there is a mistake on your first page. Apostolis is not the only traditional bladesmith on the island. There are few more. Very few indeed. Less than one hand’s fingers.

John Linker · 28th January 2007, 05:24 PM

Khairete,

Efxaristo yia tin apantisi.

I am really amazed to hear of other traditional bladesmiths in Crete as I have spent much time there and am not aware of any others than Apostolis. Years ago there were 7 left in Chania, but as I'm sure you know, of those 7 Apostolis is sadly the only one still living.

I would be very happy to hear of other smiths though as the thought of the Cretan Dagger disappearing is a very sad thought indeed. I am curious though as to who else you think qualifies as a traditional Cretan Bladesmith. There is one very popular smith in Heraklion but there are many who would not count him as a traditional smith.

I have also heard of a Mr. Kostis Sapounakis in Malia, though when I was last in Crete (about one month ago) I heard that he was no longer making knives.

If you know of any others then please do tell me and I will try and get their knives on my website.

I am aware that you are a collector of Cretan knives Yiannis, whereabouts in Greece are you? and would you be interested in doing a review of some of Apostolis' knives?

Me Ektimisi,
John

28th January 2007, 10:06 AM	#1
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	As a Greek, I thank you for bringing a traditional art to world public. But there is a mistake on your first page. Apostolis is not the only traditional bladesmith on the island. There are few more. Very few indeed. Less than one hand’s fingers.

28th January 2007, 05:24 PM	#2
John Linker Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 7	Khairete, Efxaristo yia tin apantisi. I am really amazed to hear of other traditional bladesmiths in Crete as I have spent much time there and am not aware of any others than Apostolis. Years ago there were 7 left in Chania, but as I'm sure you know, of those 7 Apostolis is sadly the only one still living. I would be very happy to hear of other smiths though as the thought of the Cretan Dagger disappearing is a very sad thought indeed. I am curious though as to who else you think qualifies as a traditional Cretan Bladesmith. There is one very popular smith in Heraklion but there are many who would not count him as a traditional smith. I have also heard of a Mr. Kostis Sapounakis in Malia, though when I was last in Crete (about one month ago) I heard that he was no longer making knives. If you know of any others then please do tell me and I will try and get their knives on my website. I am aware that you are a collector of Cretan knives Yiannis, whereabouts in Greece are you? and would you be interested in doing a review of some of Apostolis' knives? Me Ektimisi, John