The Patrick Joseph Difference
Patrick Joseph creates exceptional pieces that combine world class craftsmanship, artistic distinction and purposeful design. Each piece is meticulously crafted to balance beauty, precision and function.
The Patrick Joseph Approach
Patrick is passionate about creating high quality, original work that inspires awe, creates conversation and can be handed down through generations. He takes incredible care to personally assess and hand-select each material before beginning a new piece – considering the structure of the material, its colours and whether it can be established during the crafting process.
All gemstones used in his work are sustainably sourced and aligned with his commitment to fight against modern slavery. Bone and mammoth ivory are among the ethically sourced materials used in his work.
Patrick is also very conscientious about achieving zero waste; the tiniest remnants of material can be incorporated into a beautiful piece of jewellery or the handle of a knife; even gold dust is captured during crafting to be re-used for another piece.
Multitalented Master Craftsman
As one of Ireland’s foremost craftspeople, Patrick has studied under the world’s greats to harness his unique skills and notable talent. With one-on-one tutelage from master knife makers to movie stars to internationally acclaimed experts in gold and silver smithing, Patrick has travelled the length and breadth of the world to learn how to create the very best knives, jewellery and other award-winning works of wonder.
He studied under Gil Hibben and his son Wes, knife designers for a number of Sylvester Stallone and Steven Segal’s hit action films. Patrick furthered his education in the production of high-performance chef knives with Master Smith Murray Carter, renowned for an unrivalled collection of Japanese kitchen knives; Tommy Gann, made famous for his western-styled Bowie knives; and with Lin Rhea, an ABS Master Bladesmith.
Patrick also honed his jewellery making skills under the guidance of the talented tutors of the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland, including Eimear Conyard (silver smithing), Shea Donoghue (gold smithing), Angus McFadden (hand-engraving) and Kate Openly (gemstones).
Multiple Materials In Harmony
Among the most striking features of Patrick’s work is the diversity of materials that work in synergy to create functional art of unmatched appreciation. A range of ethically sourced animal materials are used for knives, jewellery and other pieces, from stingray and shark skin, and antelope and buffalo horn. The 6000-year-old bog Yew is used for its appealing hues and grain structure, and is a stabilised material that is wont warp, shrink or decay, making it particularly suitable for knife making.
Many different varieties of sustainably sourced precious and gem stones are also featured in Patrick Joseph’s work, as well as a range of different metals such as gold, silver, platinum and steel. Colour is also a regular feature that appears in Patrick’s metal work, where patination might be utilised on a knife blade to create rainbow colours or form an aged appearance.
Geometric designs and toiling are incorporated into leatherwork which is all individually designed and hand-tooled by Patrick. For an especially unique twist, the art of Mokume appears amongst his designs. This Japanese metal-working technique twists and forges gold, silver and copper to create specific designs. Often used in combination with Damascus Steel, the resulting work boasts its own unique DNA that can never be replicated. Patrick’s work can also be expertly hand engraved to feature personal messages or the name of the piece’s owner.
The Journey
