Cliff Parker and Don Hanson Folders

severedthumbs said:
I tend to agree, but the Parker. just to much going on with this knife. i think the damascus is horrid on it. good craftmanship, bad choice of materials.

the Hanson is excellent. although a different bolster material would be optimal here.
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Lorien was kidding!
 
I wouldn't kick either one of them out of my safe! :D

All kidding aside. Those are just exquisite. :thumbup::thumbup:
 
Congratulations on the new Parker, Jon. Nice addition to the collection. We don't get to see much of Cliff's work on here and I have always enjoyed seeing it.

Don's slipjoint is super. I really like that damascus pattern for this folder and his larger slipjoint design. And, more supreme Hanson ivory showing up here. Imagine that! ;)

Two great folders.

- Joe
 
I know very well, that the wild damascus and very colorful scales don't appeal to everyone, and that is OK. The market for these types of folders is Huge! :)

Cliff Parker is really one of the best, in the small damascus 'gents' folders, and also one who makes great steel. The list is pretty small....

Thanks, Jon, Coop and all for the good words!
 
While most will agree on how traditional and appealing the Hanson slipjoint is (and it is!), I found the Cliff Parker knife to be a compelling folder to hold and admire in person.

The blacklip pearl is of the rarest quality, which sparkles like an LCD screen in any light. It has so much shimmer it defies my single snapshot to show it's beauty. In actuality, it's an I-Pod motion picture. :)

His damascus is fine to the point of magnification. If you like detail-rich work, this has it.

Hey, I hate hazelnut coffee, but it sells like crazy. Everyone has different needs.

Thank you, Jon. (BTW, we worked together on this set of shots. Jon likes to learn and stay involved, and I don't want any disappointments, so we made sure we were both on the same page on backgrounds, lighting and layouts. It's a good experience for both of us.)

Coop
 
I like both knives and I thought I would never ever had to say this but.....in this instance I like the Parker over the Hanson.

Marcel
 
I'd like to see the look on my guide's face as I flip one of these open for the skinning job at hand. The damascus treatment illustrates what a craftsman can do given enough time and love for the process. Both pieces should be framed for all to witness.
 
I agree- To each his/her own. Whether or not the materials suit you, its quite something to hold in your hand and examine. The pearl knife is a new favorite for me (among others) but I don't mind any criticism on my taste. We are all in this for different things.

I tend to go for knives with the best handle material I can find. In this case, the pearl is some of the best looking black lip I've seen and I love the carving. The ivory on Dons knife has a great sunburst quality on the front which is really striking.

Both have great steel which can be expected from these guys. Thanks to all parties involved- Makers, photographer and audience.
 
for the record, I was kidding when I used the word 'hideous'.
Both are wonderful knives, but if the Hanson was made out of 420 stainless with plastic handles, it would still be an outstanding design.
My measure of a successful knife has everything to do with lines and proportion, with materials comprising its fabrication a distant consideration.
 
Don Hanson III said:
I know very well, that the wild damascus and very colorful scales don't appeal to everyone, and that is OK. The market for these types of folders is Huge! :)
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Love the damascus and colorful ivory, but why always the electric blue liners (not trying to pick on you Don, I notice this on quite a few other maker's knives too)? Seems a nice bronze color like the screws/pivot would be more complimentary.
 
Charles M said:
Love the damascus and colorful ivory, but why always the electric blue liners (not trying to pick on you Don, I notice this on quite a few other maker's knives too)? Seems a nice bronze color like the screws/pivot would be more complimentary.
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Charles, I do bronze and gold colored liners also but the blue is very popular.
 
Lorien said:
for the record, I was kidding when I used the word 'hideous'.
Both are wonderful knives, but if the Hanson was made out of 420 stainless with plastic handles, it would still be an outstanding design.
My measure of a successful knife has everything to do with lines and proportion, with materials comprising its fabrication a distant consideration.
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Lorien, I knew what you meant ;)
Glad you pointed out the design. The lines and flow of a knife are also most important to me. The materials are very important but come second.

Thanks!
 
I love the blue liners. For me, it adds a modern look which I believe you don't really see in older folders.

To be honest, I would have preferred the Parker to have blue liners which I think would match the scales beautifully, and I might have it changed one day if Cliff is willing.

At the same time, the gold adds a simple elegance to the knife and I would hate to take that away.
 
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Lorien, No need to set the record straight. I found it quite obvious that you were joking and I welcome the humor.

I think Don would LOVE to make you a 420 stainless folder with plastic handles. The only problem is he has not yet found a source for the blue/green plastic that satisfies his taste. When you have a mammoth farm in your back yard, why turn to synthetic material?
 
Don Hanson III said:
Lorien, I knew what you meant ;)
Glad you pointed out the design. The lines and flow of a knife are also most important to me. The materials are very important but come second.

Thanks!
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I knew you'd know:)

Don, do you have any pictures of examples of 'working knives' that you've made?
 
Lorien said:
I knew you'd know:)

Don, do you have any pictures of examples of 'working knives' that you've made?
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Here is an oldie of Don's, but he did not do the engraving, it was done after original sale by someone else.
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Jim
 
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