2015 Badger Knife Show - Gallery of Knives

Cory Martin Imaging

Cory Martin Imaging

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I had the pleasure of photographing these knives at the Badger Knife Show last weekend. I will keep adding photos as I get both the low-res and hi-res versions uploaded to my website. Here's the first batch...be sure to click on each image to see the hi-res version.

Maker: Bill Behnke
Website: www.billbehnkeknives.com
Blade Material: "Highlighted" Ladder Pattern Damascus
Handle Material: Arizona Ironwood
Bolster Material: Damascus
Pin Material: Mosaic Pins



Maker: Bill Behnke
Website: www.billbehnkeknives.com
Blade Material: "Sparks" Feather Pattern Damascus
Handle Material: Bone Carved Stag (Dyed)
Bolster Material: Damascus
Pin Material: Mosaic Pins



Maker: Bill Behnke
Website: www.billbehnkeknives.com
Blade Material: Feather Pattern Damascus
Handle Material: Mammoth Ivory
Guard Material: 416 Stainless
Engraver: Dave Lark
Pin Material: Mosaic Pins



Maker: Chuck Hawes
Blade Material: 15n20 & 1095 Damascus (made by maker)
Handle Material: Stag Jig Bone
Bolster Material: Damascus
Liner Material: 416 Stainless



Maker: David Taber
Blade Material: ATS-34
Handle Material: Ivory
Bolster Material: 416 Stainless



Maker: David Taber
Blade Material: ATS-34
Handle Material: Stag
Bolster Material: 416 Stainless
Engraver: Joe Mason
 
Thanks for the images of an always nice show. Time of year is not great for me as far as travel goes however so have only gone to the Fall event by the same group. I like the knives that Bill B has that are shown. Simple but elegant in style.
 
Here's the next group of photos...

Maker: Ed Brandsey
Blade Material: Copper Etched Damascus (by Alabama Damascus)
Handle Material: Kudo Horn
Guard Material: Copper
Spacer Material: African Ebony & Elephant Ivory in Butt Cap
Additional Description:
Elephant hide sheath. Walnut stand. Kudo Horn Tip on stand both underneath the blade and handle.





Maker: Gil Hibben
Website: www.hibbenknives.com

"Rambo III Rescue"



Maker: Jeff Haines
Blade Material: ATS-34
Handle Material: Cherry Burl & Cocobolo


Maker: John W. Smith
Website: http://www.jwsmithknives.com
Blade Material: Damascus
Handle Material: Black Lip Pearl (File worked diamond pattern)
Bolster Material: Damascus
Screw Material: 24kt Gold
Liner Material: Titanium (Anodized & File Worked)
Additional Description:
24kt Gold wire inlay in bolsters, Damascus filler bar and blade spine. Thumb stud is also 24kt Gold.



Maker: Lon Humphrey
Website: http://lonhumphreyknives.com
Blade Material: Damascus
Handle Material: Curly Maple
Guard Material: Damascus



Maker: Peter Martin
Website: www.petermartinknives.com
Blade Material: W-2
Handle Material: G-10
Bolster Material: Titanium (Bead Blasted & Heat Colored)
Liner Material: Titanium (Bead Blasted & Anodized)
Pocket Clip: Titanium (Bead Blasted & Heat Colored)




More great knife pics coming soon...
 
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Very nice photos, I wish I could have spent more time walking the room to see these knives in person. Keep em coming!



Peter
 
Nice job, Cory, especially that Taber slip-joint in post #1. Those mirror finishes can be plagued by unwanted reflections and color casts.
 
HTMD said:
Nice job, Cory, especially that Taber slip-joint in post #1. Those mirror finishes can be plagued by unwanted reflections and color casts.
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Thanks Buddy, if you look closely you can just barely see my reflection in the very lower corner of the bolster...it's like trying to take a picture of yourself in a mirror without showing you standing there taking a picture...can drive you nuts!
 
Here's the last group of photos from the show...remember to click on each image to see the hi-res version.

Maker: Philip Booth
Website: https://philipbooth.wordpress.com
Blade Material: Various
Handle Material: Various Woods
Liner Material: Stainless & Titanium
Additional Description:
This is a long time customer of Philip's and he asked that I photograph these 6 knives with something in the photo to show a size comparison; that's an 1878 silver dollar.



Maker: Rick Barrett
Website: www.barrettcustomknives.com
Blade Material: CPM35Vn (Acid & Stone Washed Finish)
Handle Material: Titanium (CNC Machined & Anodized)
Additional Description:
This is the new prototype for Rick's new "Fallout" model flipper folder.



Maker: Rick Barrett
Website: www.barrettcustomknives.com
Blade Material: Elmax Core San Mai Damascus (by Chad Nichols)
Handle Material: Titanium (Acid & Stone Wash Finish)
Pocket Clip Material: Moku-Ti
Additional Description:
This is a custom "Fallout" flipper folder featuring San Mai Damascus blade and Moku-Ti pocket clip.



Maker: R.W. Wilson
Website: www.rwwilsonknives.com
Blade Material: 440-C
Handle Material: Stag & Ivory
Guard Material: 440-C



Maker: R.W. Wilson
Website: www.rwwilsonknives.com
Blade Material: 440-C
Handle Material: Ivory
Bolster Material: Brass



Maker: Scott Hall
Website: www.hallcustomknives.com
Blade Material: 154CM
Handle Material: Ironwood
Guard Material: Nickel Silver
Pin Material: Mosaic Pins
Additional Description:
4 1/2" Drop point blade, tapered tang.



Maker: Scott Hall
Website: www.hallcustomknives.com
Blade Material: ATS-34
Handle Material: 1911 Pistol Grips
Additional Description:
.45 cartridge inset, mirrored bevels with brushed flats.



Maker: Scott Hall
Website: www.hallcustomknives.com
Blade Material: ATS-34 (1/4" thick)
Handle Material: G10
Guard Material: 416 Stainless
Spacer Material: 416 Stainless, Red, White & Blue spacers
Additional Description:
8" blade with sharpened clip.



Maker: Scott Hall
Website: www.hallcustomknives.com
Blade Material: CPM S30V
Handle Material: Coyote G10
Guard Material: Coyote G10
Pin Material: Brass Tubing
Additional Description:
6" clip point, bead blast finish, file work (thumb grooves) on blade spine, partially serrated cutting edge.



Maker: Scott Hall
Website: www.hallcustomknives.com
Blade Material: ATS-34 (6" length, 1/4" thick)
Handle Material: G10
Guard Material: 416 Stainless
Pin Material: 416 Stainless
Additional Description:
Double edged dagger, mirror polish blade finish.



Maker: Scott Sawby
Website: www.sawbycustomknives.com
Blade Material: "Bent Lightening" Stainless Damascus (by Mike Norris)
Handle Material: 416 Stainless (with 24kt gold & rose gold)
Engraver: Lorenzo Gamba (Master Italian Engraver) www.armieincisionilorenzogamba.it

This knife is truly amazing to say the least! The engraving is the best I've ever seen; Mr. Gamba is wildly talented! This knife also operates and locks up like a vault.



Maker: Suchat Jangtanong
Website: www.mrdamascusknives.com
Blade Material: Mosaic Damascus
Handle Material: Carved Black Lip Pearl (Window Framed Abalone Shell)
Bolster Material: Carved Mokume
Screw Material: 14kt Gold Plated Screws
Liner Material: Titanium (File worked & Anodized)
Additional Description:
3 inset diamonds on each side, one in each bolster and one in the handle material. I could look at this knife for days and probably still miss all the details. I don't want to even guess the number of hours Suchat put into making this...truly amazing knife!



Maker: Warren Osborne
Website: www.osborneknives.com
Blade Material: Damascus
Handle Material: White Pearl
Bolster Material: Ladder Pattern Damascus
Pin Material: 24kt Gold
Additional Description:
Damascus bail in rear of handle held in by 24kt Gold Pin. Button release auto that operates fast and locks up tight.


This was by best year ever for the Badger Knife Show. This is also the largest variety of knife styles and makers I've photographed at this show. The feedback I got from the makers at the show was that the majority had a great show and some even had their best show ever! My business is directly related to the success of the makers and I was glad I could offer my photography services to the show and it's makers. Can't wait until next year! Thanks for looking and thanks for all of the positive compliments and comments from the forum community.
 
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