Bose Knives

If you don't want any comparisons, why post two diametrically opposed styles? That in itself is a comment.
The differences are remarkable, and come from different eras of knifemaking. It's impossible to like them equally, IMO.
And anyone who is secure in their art can listen to criticism, especially if constructive.
I respect Jess Horn's skill immensely, but am not fond of the style represented here.
I guess I resent someone telling me I can't have an opinion. This is North America; land of the free, home of the brave!
 
waynorth said:
If you don't want any comparisons, why post two diametrically opposed styles? That in itself is a comment.
The differences are remarkable, and come from different eras of knifemaking. It's impossible to like them equally, IMO.
And anyone who is secure in their art can listen to criticism, especially if constructive.
I respect Jess Horn's skill immensely, but am not fond of the style represented here.
I guess I resent someone telling me I can't have an opinion. This is North America; land of the free, home of the brave!
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Careful Charlie, this could toss the whole thread over into political. ;):rolleyes:
And Yes, I do prefer one over the other. :D
BTW: Thanks for sharing them, they were both masterpieces and fine examples, but they were different styles. I did like one better than the other. In deference to the fine makers, I will not say which.
 
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waynorth said:
If you don't want any comparisons, why post two diametrically opposed styles? That in itself is a comment.
The differences are remarkable, and come from different eras of knifemaking. It's impossible to like them equally, IMO.
And anyone who is secure in their art can listen to criticism, especially if constructive.
I respect Jess Horn's skill immensely, but am not fond of the style represented here.
I guess I resent someone telling me I can't have an opinion. This is North America; land of the free, home of the brave!
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I never meant to tell you you can't have an opinion...I wanted to show the knifemakers the respect I believe they deserve.

To all my friends here, I am sorry--seems this was a bad idea so I took down the pics....
 
I miss the pictures!
I don't think I showed any disrespect to the makers!
Jess Horn is one of the best.
 
I agree with you Charlie. I looked at the Horn over on Jon’s website. It’s his interpretation of a lockback whittler, but I prefer the traditional pattern, although I would love to CE and CF the Horn.

It is an “apples to oranges” kind of comparison of two of the best makers out there and I’m sure plenty of people would give their right arm for a lockback from Jess Horn or Tony Bose. Much respect.

All of us here have a true passion for knives, so the more pictures posted the better, I think.
 
mendezj said:
Pray tell, what's CE and CF...? Thank you kindly. :o
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CE: Chicken Eye:

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CF: Coon Finger:

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mendezj said:
Pray tell, what's CE and CF...? Thank you kindly. :o
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How long have you known Tony???:D:D:D


Sarcasm aside, Chicken Eyeing is the act of looking intensely at an object with lust and desire. Like a Chicken looks at a juicy bug, and takes aim for her beak!

Coonfingering is fondling an object with that same desire and lust! (Without washing it in the creek in this case!):D
 
I don't see a problem with posting that Horn knife here. I would like to see the comparison side by side.
 
Hell, I do a lot of CE and CF all the time. Well, truth be told, more CE than CF when the missus is around, fer sure. :cool: Hey, thanks y'all.
 
Jon, missed the Jess Horn lockback whittler you posted, so I went to your site -- WOW, this is an amazing piece. I had no idea Jess had ever made one. Does this knife make it into your "this knife leaves me only when I die" short list? The "engineering" drawings really make it for me -- superb design. As for beauty, well, that's in the eye of the beholder -- this particular basic pattern is an old one with Jess and one that works superbly in practice (and *I* think it's beautiful) -- he's made a number of this basic pattern with two blades/two springs (no center liner, 3" closed) that are some of my favorite knives ever.

BTW: the Buck 709 and 703 are a couple of commercial examples with this basic pattern. The 709 was my favorite EDC for a long time until Buck stopped making them (must have gone thru at least four of them), and is still one of my all time favorite patterns (two thin blades - opposite ends, two springs, no center liner, 3" long).

It's a real privilege to see it Jon! I quite understand you not wanting to create a fuss here though.
 
I reckon I could live with that one. :) I'm not sure I've seen one by Tony in G10. Thanks for posting it up.
 
That looks like something George could work with :thumbup:
-Vince
 
Tony makes G-10 look easy, but I hope it's not a slippery slope:eek:!
When I think of Tony, I think of Stag, Ivory, Jigged bone, Ebony - you get the picture.
I do have one of his in Pearl!
 
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