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Don Hanson III

Don Hanson III

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Last week I realized I haven't had enough 'Sharp By Coop' this year. So sent this one right out. Coop did not disappoint. :D

Very Pointy 11.75" Damascus Blade (W2,1084,15N20), Damascus fittings, Subtle S Guard and a nice piece of fossil Walrus Ivory.

Thanks for lookin and do let me know what ya think.

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Don Hanson III said:
Last week I realized I haven't had enough 'Sharp By Coop' this year. So sent this one right out. Coop did not disappoint. :D

Very Pointy 11.75" Damascus Blade (W2,1084,15N20), Damascus fittings, Subtle S Guard and a nice piece of fossil Walrus Ivory.

Thanks for lookin and do let me know what ya think.

Hanson_111219-web.jpg


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i have nothing to say other than my jaw dropped open:eek:
 
Right in time to decimate the competition in the best Bowie thread :)

Fantastic Bowie

Looks like ya ain't been fishing
 
I gotta admit that is a fine piece of work.
Beautiful piece of ivory, and all the elements add up to create correct flow.:thumbup:
 
knife aside, Coop's choice of background is interesting to say the least. The use of texture elevates things and creates a nice effect without overpowering, indeed it seems to complement.

As for the knife, to my eye, it's pretty much perfect and very uniquely 'Hanson'.
 
I think it is a very sad commentary, when a maker of Don Hanson III's high reputation victimizes a novice collector by delivering what might pass, to the untrained eye as a "Bowie Knife". The multitude of flaws and defects is much too numerous to mention. I am frankly shocked!

I am willing to right this terrible wrong, to protect the integrity of the Blade Forum's custom knife community.

If Don's victim contacts me directly, I will discreetly make good on his loss from this swindle.

Furthermore, I will ensure that this monstrosity offends no more innocent eyes, by placing it at the very back of my display cabinet!

P
 
That is very nice Don the damascus is just poppin' off the page and that ivory man thats nice.
 
ptgdvc said:
I think it is a very sad commentary, when a maker of Don Hanson III's high reputation victimizes a novice collector by delivering what might pass, to the untrained eye as a "Bowie Knife". The multitude of flaws and defects is much too numerous to mention. I am frankly shocked!

I am willing to right this terrible wrong, to protect the integrity of the Blade Forum's custom knife community.

If Don's victim contacts me directly, I will discreetly make good on his loss from this swindle.

Furthermore, I will ensure that this monstrosity offends no more innocent eyes, by placing it at the very back of my display cabinet!

P
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Peter, I have a special blade for ya, it's a little warped but you can hide it in the back of your display. :D

B . Buxton said:
WOW, thats another beauty Don. :thumbup::thumbup:
How'd you do deer hunt'in this year?

Bill
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Didn't hunt much Bill, too busy makin knives and I'd rather go fishin anyway. How'd you do?


Thanks for the very good words, Gents. I really appreciate it!
 
That long sucking sound you heard was me extracting this bowie from the 19" Bill's case.

As it usually is with Don's work: Less is more. One profile shot is enough for the core image, to gain full impact. Ka-POW!

Lorien: Thanks. This was a risk, but I wanted to play in the mud. ;)

Coop
 
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