The unique style of carvings created by Mark Akers are eye catching in their crispness of detail and whimsical signature as is evident in viewing the photo gallery below. “A picture is worth a thousand words,” so let each picture speak to you by studying each with an observant eye of creativity.
Gunny Sack Hobo was carved for Matt Altland who made a couple of knives for me through his knife making business Deep Holler Knives. Hobos were traveling labors who traveled from place to place is search for work and a better life. In their idle time many would pass the time by whittling and carving novelties to trade for food and necessities. The character of a hobo is a natural carving subject.
The Dragon Slayer Knife Cube is a holder for a knife whose blade is inserted into a slot in the top of the cube. The four sides and top in a three-inch cube of basswood is carved in a combination of relief carvings, chip carving and a simulated tattoo texturing.