Blade Show 2010 • From the Studio

Hi guys,

Thank you. I knew you would enjoy these. I have more coming later.

Steve (Alfaholic): I was wearing the Subaru hat you gave me at Blade to my car shop today. I'm representin' ! ;) We go to the track for a rental next wednesday. Here is a link from my latest trip there. Fastest pump gas/street tire Subaru in the US!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZJWDfd5ckw

Oops, sidetracked.... Back to the cutlery.

I'll post some stock removal goodness of the HIGHEST order in a while. Plus a stunner from a South African maker that gave me real pause.

Coop
 
Jerry Hossom brought old/gathered a set of knives for a client. He now had them all in one place and wanted a group shot and individuals.

His forte is his sense of design and his grinding capability. He grinds them deep and thin. I needed to show this, and so I made sure we got it right. Here are the groups:

Smaller knives: Bird & Trout, DogTag, Retribution, Lady’s Vengeance
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LARGER knives: Massive Retribution, American Kopis, American Gladius, Texas Chainsaw
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Here's a shot of two that arrived late to the party:
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Jerry (almost 70!) only makes for shows, and takes no orders any longer. These are VERY sought after, indeed.

Coop
 
Jon Moore shows off a trio of some very clean forged blades.
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Sniper Bladeworks (Lance Abernathy) steps up and wanted me to show off a few versions of knives they are producing:
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David Steier makes a knife with visual interest everywhere.
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Jody Muller is on top of the skeletor field:
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Joe Olson is also a maker/engraver extraordinaire. When he showed this to Jack Levin, Jack wouldn't let it go for ten minutes he was so impressed.
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Jerry McClure's bolster damascus pattern is almost like engraving.
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Lastly, two masters: John Young and Ray Cover Jr. create a boxed set with the handle materials appropriate:
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Nearing the finish line....
 
Absolutely beautiful knives and images.

WoW! Coop, and I thought I had a busy Blade Show.

Your project count had to be WAY UP over last year.
 
Richard and Sally Rogers have been aquaintances for years and years. His work NEVER disappoints. Here is a display shot I've successfully shown often. It shows ALL the important aspects.
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Andre Thorburn (South Africa) graced me with this marvelous piece. What an absolute pleasure to admire and handle. :)
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And a final salute to the Blade Show thread. Stan Wilson with a masterful folder. No visible screws, and with Bertie Reitveld's 'dragon skin' damascus artfully blued and colored. Incredible.
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Much appreciation for your visits. A thanks and shout out to Susan and Buddy and ALL the makers who's work I was able to display. I really tried to do my best--both at the show and here at my studio to create images which elevate the knives in admiration. I'm glad it was worth the time. :)

Thank you.

Jim Cooper
 
Thanks Kevin and Steve.

He he he! My notes STILL show some unposted work from one of MY favorite makers. I will be back after dinner with some dessert.

Coop
 
SharpByCoop said:
Jerry Hossom brought old/gathered a set of knives for a client. He now had them all in one place and wanted a group shot and individuals.

His forte is his sense of design and his grinding capability. He grinds them deep and thin. I needed to show this, and so I made sure we got it right. Here are the groups:

Smaller knives: Bird & Trout, DogTag, Retribution, Lady’s Vengeance
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LARGER knives: Massive Retribution, American Kopis, American Gladius, Texas Chainsaw
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Jerry (almost 70!) only makes for shows, and takes no orders any longer. These are VERY sought after, indeed.

Coop
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Jim, those are outstanding photos! I know how difficult it is to capture all those curves and deep grinds. They're beautiful.
 
What a phenomenal set by Young and Cover, Jr., and a beautiful photograph to capture them all together. Great work, gents!
 
Hi Eli,

^^^ Yes, they took time to get the lights 'just right'. Both the handles and the grinds have a lot to offer. Thanks.

My final entry is from my good friend and a solid maker: Keith Ouye. He certainly has a look that carries his work easily.
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His clips ALWAYS mimic the shape of the knife. He also uses a port window to showcase his jeweling.
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Some pirate themes to energize us:
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And a floral pattern to calm you.
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SharpByCoop said:
Andre Thorburn (South Africa) graced me with this marvelous piece. What an absolute pleasure to admire and handle. :)
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apart from the screws, this knife totally blows my mind.
 
Coop, what an incredible set of knives has passed your lightbox:cool::cool:

In the last bunch that Joe Olson folder blew my mind. I sure have to talk to him some day.

Marcel
 
WOW Coop. Every time I check this thread I'M AMAZED by new additions. It was also a pleasure seeing you and Susan, and having the opportunity to hold those incredible Hill Pearce knives in your collection.

Thanks,
Peter
 
Awsome thread Jim.

I like working with Jim....He has become a true master artist with his photography. As with any artist it's best to just let them do what they do....
when I droped off my dagger I just asked Jim to do what he felt was best as far as layout. I think he did a great job!
One thing I like with pro photos is that you get to see your art throught the eye of another artist.
Thanks Jim!
....and thank you all for the nice comments on my dagger.
Mace

P.S. PRO PHOTOS DON"T COST....THEY PAY!!!:D
 
Jim ,Sue and Buddy. All i can say is thanks again for a nice little holiday on-line
I may have to start collecting knife photos instead of knives! Kevin Fox
 
The skill, the beauty, the whole thread just blows my mind. Thanks for the pics.:thumbup:
 
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