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The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is$300$250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
2017 Blade Show • Passion + Talent = Growth!
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Insane hamon on this one. Anders did good here!
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I got to see that piece before it went to Dudley and it was very coolInsane hamon on this one. Anders did good here!
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This thread has too much awesomeness, it's overwhelming!
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Yep, I handled it also.
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That's how I felt about the ENTIRE show experience. Especially the 'overwhelming' part. LOL!
Stay planted. You ain't seen nuthin'....
I just finished (3) Japanese makers. OMG.Roger: It's quite possible it's available.
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This Ron Lake standout only LOOKS like the rest. It was HUGE. Almost a five inch blade. That and his *usual* impeccable fit and finish. I love the sunken gold pins. This was SOLD twice: to a dealer, then a client.
A historical Bowie by Paul Brach, JS, with wonderful carved casting by Mark J. Hopper.
The International clients came to me with FORCE! Let's begin:
Philippe Jourget from France offered a stratified material folder with VERY clean lines.
The crowd favorite is ALWAYS Raphael Durand. He makes the 'simple' lockback look like perfection. Note the checkered screws throughout.
That, and you get a nice pouch. Who landed this one? Speak up!
When Hideke Hayashida and friends came by I was smitten with their work. This one has some historical story involving each of the four sides and the figures. I had NO idea how I was going to show it, but I shot them all and said to myself "I'll figure it out later.... NEXT!" (He loved it.)
Leading them to me was longtime client Mamoru Shigeno. His carbon fiber fighter is as tight as a Veyron in precision. I used a bland color so that RED would jump and grab your attention. GOTCHA!
Junpei Makkari: A young maker who spoke very little English presented this MASSIVE INTEGRAL RWL Big Bear tribute. (This took some work to capture and edit properly, but that's how we roll.)
I have more, but I have not heard back from clients. I'll post once I'm approved to move ahead!
A historical Bowie by Paul Brach, JS, with wonderful carved casting by Mark J. Hopper.
The International clients came to me with FORCE! Let's begin:
Philippe Jourget from France offered a stratified material folder with VERY clean lines.
The crowd favorite is ALWAYS Raphael Durand. He makes the 'simple' lockback look like perfection. Note the checkered screws throughout.
That, and you get a nice pouch. Who landed this one? Speak up!
When Hideke Hayashida and friends came by I was smitten with their work. This one has some historical story involving each of the four sides and the figures. I had NO idea how I was going to show it, but I shot them all and said to myself "I'll figure it out later.... NEXT!" (He loved it.)
Leading them to me was longtime client Mamoru Shigeno. His carbon fiber fighter is as tight as a Veyron in precision. I used a bland color so that RED would jump and grab your attention. GOTCHA!
Junpei Makkari: A young maker who spoke very little English presented this MASSIVE INTEGRAL RWL Big Bear tribute. (This took some work to capture and edit properly, but that's how we roll.)
I have more, but I have not heard back from clients. I'll post once I'm approved to move ahead!
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Thank you, Lorien. 
Bob Ohlemann is a favorite around BF. The meteorite adds an otherworldly interest to his smart folder.
I only wish I could have spent more time chatting with Keith Fludder (KeithF) from Australia! He creates the whole package. Talented!
Buddy and I laughed when we discussed Mardi Meshejian's work. We remarked "The STRANGEST knives I think we will ever see from him would be his traditional JS test set." He has never made a 'classic' knife that I have witnessed. Nor should he.
Bob Ohlemann is a favorite around BF. The meteorite adds an otherworldly interest to his smart folder.
I only wish I could have spent more time chatting with Keith Fludder (KeithF) from Australia! He creates the whole package. Talented!
Buddy and I laughed when we discussed Mardi Meshejian's work. We remarked "The STRANGEST knives I think we will ever see from him would be his traditional JS test set." He has never made a 'classic' knife that I have witnessed. Nor should he.
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...See what I mean?
I have long marveled at the cleanliness of Larry Newton's folders. He's an expert in gold inlays and filework, among other aspects.
He's also renowned for his quick autos. Exhibit A.
Luke Swenson is one of the solid Texas makers who excel in traditional folders. A rare lockback!
There is NOTHING subtle about this folder. Ron Best has created a following and a genre of knives in his VERy recognizable style. Total success. (He and his family are some of the finest people on the planet.)
I have long marveled at the cleanliness of Larry Newton's folders. He's an expert in gold inlays and filework, among other aspects.
He's also renowned for his quick autos. Exhibit A.
Luke Swenson is one of the solid Texas makers who excel in traditional folders. A rare lockback!
There is NOTHING subtle about this folder. Ron Best has created a following and a genre of knives in his VERy recognizable style. Total success. (He and his family are some of the finest people on the planet.)
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Ummmm, speaking of recognizable and 'unsubtle' folders, Brian Tighe says "I have you covered."
There is no getting around it. This design is a KNOCKOUT!
The music just changed to classic oldies. Mastersmith Steve Randall presents his oval guard ladder pattern and stag bowie with the tried and true oval guard.
Schuyler Lovestrand has always had his sleek look to his fixed blades. The more you study this, the more you will appreciate the lines.
New maker Jason Overall (Larevo Knives) is making his way to the front. Here are three examples of his climbing status.
There is no getting around it. This design is a KNOCKOUT!
The music just changed to classic oldies. Mastersmith Steve Randall presents his oval guard ladder pattern and stag bowie with the tried and true oval guard.
Schuyler Lovestrand has always had his sleek look to his fixed blades. The more you study this, the more you will appreciate the lines.
New maker Jason Overall (Larevo Knives) is making his way to the front. Here are three examples of his climbing status.
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Jim Hammond looks too young to have been making knives for 40 years. His skills sure reflect his tenure! This model is his venerable 'Cruiser' (Pro-Tip: I have one in ironwood with checkered scales!)
I know what you're thinking: "Now, THOSE are cool!" I concur!
And to show he can make the finest utility/hunter, he used the most grippy stag, and brought out MS Michael Collins to do some expert engraving.
Another maker who is held in the highest of esteem: Joe Szilaski, MS was one of the judges for the ABS testing. His hawks are legendary. (I submit this was the hardest one to capture and then edit so far. it only looks easy. LOL!)
Don't be shy. Talk about the knives. I need no more thanks.
Thanks for viewing. More tomorrow.
I know what you're thinking: "Now, THOSE are cool!" I concur!
And to show he can make the finest utility/hunter, he used the most grippy stag, and brought out MS Michael Collins to do some expert engraving.
Another maker who is held in the highest of esteem: Joe Szilaski, MS was one of the judges for the ABS testing. His hawks are legendary. (I submit this was the hardest one to capture and then edit so far. it only looks easy. LOL!)
Don't be shy. Talk about the knives. I need no more thanks.
Thanks for viewing. More tomorrow.
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I wish I could have met Mardi. We said hi to each other in passing but never had a chance to talk. I love how different his style is... pretty sure he is an alien.
Keith Fludder's black Persian blade looks fantastic... but the real treat was picking it up.... wow! was it ever light in the hand!
I check my mail 45 times a day, Coop! just sayin'
Keith Fludder's black Persian blade looks fantastic... but the real treat was picking it up.... wow! was it ever light in the hand!
I check my mail 45 times a day, Coop! just sayin'
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Emails sent....
No content promised though.
No content promised though.
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Jerk
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Hahahahahahaha!!!!