GRATEFUL DEAD KNIVES BY Jody Samson Bronze cast custom knives and swords. Jody sampson knives / swords. Jody Samson famous film swords and knives have been seen in many movies and weilded by many celebrities. http://filmswords.com/ , http://www.albion-swords.com/ ,  http://jodysamson.com/ , http://jodysamson.com/about.htm , http://jodysamson.com/gallery.htm , http://jodysamson.com/artwork.htm , http://jodysamson.com/knives.htm , http://jodysamson.com/links.htm 

  These Jody Samson custom knives are pieces of fine art created by a very well known artisan of both custom blades as well as bronze. These Beauties are truly one of a kind custom art knives that were commissioned by the manager of the Grateful Dead.  Numbered 9 and 10  made by Jody Samson shortly after moving out of Nelson Cooper's shop and into his own.  These Grateful Dead knives were custom made for the manager of the Grateful Dead to his specifacations.  Jody Samson made the drawings and the price and style was agreed upon.  On 5/31/76 America's 200th year birthday was also in full swing.  During sometime between the agreement and completion of the knives, the Grateful Dead band members made the discovery that the manager was misappropriating funds.  Try and keep in mind this was still a time of sex, drugs and rock and roll in America, as well as too much money, and the bands staying high rather than looking out for their hard earned money.  So when Jody asked for payment, the manager refused as he was deep in his own problems. At this time, Jody figured he was cheated.  He called a friend (the current owner of the knives) and asked if he would be interested and he purchased the knives which he has had in his possession since June 1976.  Jody Samson's stamp is on each blade and each head.  The overall length is 16" and they weigh 2 lbs 3 oz each.  The blade length of each knife is 8 1/2 with a thickness of the blade being 5/16" Carbon Steel.  Each head is 3" high.  The head with horns is 1 3/4" wide while the skull is 1 3/8" wide.  Both are cast from naval bronze.  Two 8 mm natural Red Garnets, approx 1/10 carats each are set in each of the eyes of the heads tapering to guard at 2 5/8".  Handle material is Micarta.