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Thanks, Coop.
Any way that a poor person can get a pass to get into the show for a day?
Any way that a poor person can get a pass to get into the show for a day?
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2013 East Coast Custom Knife Show Walk softly and carry a BIG stick....
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Wow! I think when they coined the phrase“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” they had you in mind.
Beautiful shots of beautiful knives.
Love Tio Pepe's and down town NYC as well. My bachelor party STARTED there some 20+ years ago.The rest of that particular evening is a blur.
Beautiful shots of beautiful knives.
Love Tio Pepe's and down town NYC as well. My bachelor party STARTED there some 20+ years ago.The rest of that particular evening is a blur.
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Great job as usual Coop. Nice to be able to see the fine knives that are a trademark of the ECCKS.
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We saw the build photos for this and others brought to the show from Todd Begg's studio.
After watching Mark's WIP vid (Nephilim Killer: Todd's brother), I recognized him immediately, although we'd never actually met.
I shouted to him in passing and we hooked up. So glad to show this with 'justice'.
Amidst all the world-class makers brought to me, and older visiting maker saunters in and asks if I would capture a hunter he'd completed.
Rick Darby tells me he's been making knives for 25 years, and it shows. You don't need a whole lot of bling to bring a smile.
Marcello Garau came to NYC again and brought this shapely and baffling folder.
He tells me he can take it apart, but I looked inside and out and I could not find the screws. He's clever!
Another European maker made the trip, and Anders Hedlund made this especially for a prominent female collector of small knives.
It's only 3.5" OAL or 85mm. Exquisite!
Gary Levine brought in one of his better clients to capture a few of his pieces.
Here's a tribute knife to the man's son and his dog, both which had passed quite some time ago. Heartwarming.
Jumping into the here and now, I ALWAYS am excited with the creation by Jeremy Krammes.
He tells me his milled clips have made a nice difference in his pieces. I'll say!
Before I was told, I remarked to Gary Levine that the scolls had a decidedly 'Steve Lindsay' scroll look to them.
He laughed in appreciation, as he had challenged Ray Cover Jr. to equal or exceed Steve's style. Touche'!
More...
After watching Mark's WIP vid (Nephilim Killer: Todd's brother), I recognized him immediately, although we'd never actually met.
I shouted to him in passing and we hooked up. So glad to show this with 'justice'.
Amidst all the world-class makers brought to me, and older visiting maker saunters in and asks if I would capture a hunter he'd completed.
Rick Darby tells me he's been making knives for 25 years, and it shows. You don't need a whole lot of bling to bring a smile.
Marcello Garau came to NYC again and brought this shapely and baffling folder.
He tells me he can take it apart, but I looked inside and out and I could not find the screws. He's clever!
Another European maker made the trip, and Anders Hedlund made this especially for a prominent female collector of small knives.
It's only 3.5" OAL or 85mm. Exquisite!
Gary Levine brought in one of his better clients to capture a few of his pieces.
Here's a tribute knife to the man's son and his dog, both which had passed quite some time ago. Heartwarming.
Jumping into the here and now, I ALWAYS am excited with the creation by Jeremy Krammes.
He tells me his milled clips have made a nice difference in his pieces. I'll say!
Before I was told, I remarked to Gary Levine that the scolls had a decidedly 'Steve Lindsay' scroll look to them.
He laughed in appreciation, as he had challenged Ray Cover Jr. to equal or exceed Steve's style. Touche'!
More...
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John Young was there and sold out quickly. he worked with Bill Ankrom on this folder, and I am told his own versions will be pending.
Jerry McClure is a consistent attendee, and he had Amayak Stepanyan (who was there) create the stamp for these delightful moons. There is a necklace in the making for this piece also, and I'll add that in later in the year.
Olamic Cutlery: I had stumbled upon a photo of one of these knives somewhere on the net in the past month and remember remarking to myself how nice the lines were. It was delivered to me for a website photo. They are created by Russian craftsmen.
If you like simple clean lines or a canvas for engraving, Tom Overeynder is your man. You can't hide a flaw in such open and polished surfaces.
Jim Schmidt 'Goblin' folder. I briefly saw Francesco Pachi, who had delivered and was offering his book on the knives of the late Jim Schmidt. This one wasn't in the book, brought by a collector, and he had multiple offers for selling it. Not for sale.
You really had to look VERY closely at this carved integral from Robert Weinstock.
It had Celtic knots, different texture patterns and .008" gaps in between the knots in the middle. So precise and so raw.
A very traditional and pleasing slipjoint from veteran maker Mike Zscherny.
In closing....
I was asked and tackled a series of shots on this incredibly well-made Grand Seiko watch. it was NOT easy to capture and we spent twice as long working it, but we figured out all the right things to show, and how to do it in a single rectangle.
Well that's it from OUR end. As you can see it was extremely busy and prestigious.
We appreciate your views and admirations... almost as much as the clients and makers.
Jim and Susan Cooper
Jerry McClure is a consistent attendee, and he had Amayak Stepanyan (who was there) create the stamp for these delightful moons. There is a necklace in the making for this piece also, and I'll add that in later in the year.
Olamic Cutlery: I had stumbled upon a photo of one of these knives somewhere on the net in the past month and remember remarking to myself how nice the lines were. It was delivered to me for a website photo. They are created by Russian craftsmen.
If you like simple clean lines or a canvas for engraving, Tom Overeynder is your man. You can't hide a flaw in such open and polished surfaces.
Jim Schmidt 'Goblin' folder. I briefly saw Francesco Pachi, who had delivered and was offering his book on the knives of the late Jim Schmidt. This one wasn't in the book, brought by a collector, and he had multiple offers for selling it. Not for sale.
You really had to look VERY closely at this carved integral from Robert Weinstock.
It had Celtic knots, different texture patterns and .008" gaps in between the knots in the middle. So precise and so raw.
A very traditional and pleasing slipjoint from veteran maker Mike Zscherny.
In closing....
I was asked and tackled a series of shots on this incredibly well-made Grand Seiko watch. it was NOT easy to capture and we spent twice as long working it, but we figured out all the right things to show, and how to do it in a single rectangle.
Well that's it from OUR end. As you can see it was extremely busy and prestigious.
We appreciate your views and admirations... almost as much as the clients and makers.
Jim and Susan Cooper
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That is just pure art! Amazing.
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Marcello Garau came to NYC again and brought this shapely and baffling folder.
He tells me he can take it apart, but I looked inside and out and I could not find the screws. He's clever!
What's the inlays material here?
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^^^ Heat colored Gibeon meteorite. (Gibeon refers to the oval area in Namibia of almost 300km long where a large fall occurred. These varieties are most desirable for their patterns.)
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I wonder about Jack Levin? Isn't this one of his local shows?
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Thanks for sharing the knives with us Coop.
Did you get the opportunity to shoot Larry Fuegan's "Riverboat Bowie"?
Did you get the opportunity to shoot Larry Fuegan's "Riverboat Bowie"?
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I saw Jack and Erika at a local knife meet three weeks ago. He's downplaying or not even making knives anymore. I don't understand why, but the last show he was slated to exhibit was the Boston show in 2010 and he bailed the week before.
An odd genius, to be sure. Mad skills.
No, I never even saw it. Larry didn't bring it by and/or it sold too quickly? Or he'd already had it done. I dunno.
Coop
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Thanks, Coop, great job! Glad my monitor is somewhat calibrated and the pictures look great, even for the Internet! I'm seeing some great work by makers I was unaware of.
I sympathize with folks that travel to these shows only to find nothing for sale. I've become less interested in shows like this and more a fan of the AKI/Solvang style.
I sympathize with folks that travel to these shows only to find nothing for sale. I've become less interested in shows like this and more a fan of the AKI/Solvang style.
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Fantastic knives and photography!
Joel's horseman's knife is over the top!
Joel's horseman's knife is over the top!