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Curt Erickson Masterpiece Fighter - Dynamite Coop Images
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Bob, no doubt both Curt and Julie put everything into the creation of this masterpiece.
Everything works to enhance the overall. The stag, the grinds, the profile, execution, engraving/inlay are magnificent.
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The photos are also outstanding. Great job as usual Coop.
You are fortunate in deed.
Everything works to enhance the overall. The stag, the grinds, the profile, execution, engraving/inlay are magnificent.
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
The photos are also outstanding. Great job as usual Coop.
You are fortunate in deed.
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Kevin, I had ordered this knife about 18 months ago. I begged and begged Curt to take the order, which was for a fighter without sheath.
About five months ago, when the blade had already been ground, I decided to change the order to include a sheath. Little did I know I was going to receive what, in my opinion, is the knife of a lifetime. Bury me with this baby!
And Coop really did a number on the images. He brought out absolutely everything this beauty had to offer to the eye. Gorgeous imaging, Coop!
About five months ago, when the blade had already been ground, I decided to change the order to include a sheath. Little did I know I was going to receive what, in my opinion, is the knife of a lifetime. Bury me with this baby!
And Coop really did a number on the images. He brought out absolutely everything this beauty had to offer to the eye. Gorgeous imaging, Coop!
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There seem to be quite a few people who have no idea who Curt Erickson is. Those who have been collecting knives for quite awhile seem to be very aware of Curt. However, for those who are not, here is a little of his impressive history:
"I have been crafting hand made knives since 1983 when I had the great opportunity to work with legendary knifemaker Buster Warenski. Buster, who was a good friend of my father, had graciously agreed to teach me the finest points of knifemaking. The experience of working with Buster and spending time in his shop over the years turned out to have a tremendous influence on my life and my work, which is still evident today.
I started out making knives part time, which later lead to some full time work. During this period I won several awards for my work and became one of the youngest voting members of the Knifemakers Guild. My passion ... is the art knife - especially daggers.
In the spring of 1990, my knifemaking turned back into a hobby as I began a career in the law enforcement profession. It has been a great experience pursuing my childhood dream of being a police officer, but now with my retirement nearing, I plan to pursue my excitement for knifemaking as a full time career.
The winter of 2005 quickly brought me back to my knifemaking roots when I was asked to give back my teachings to Julie Warenski, who needed help with her own knifemaking career - learning how to grind and finish knife blades. Julie wanted to learn Buster's techniques so I was honored and grateful to give something I had been given so many years ago back to her. Today we are working together as a new husband and wife team continuing the great tradition of making some of the finest knives possible."
"I have been crafting hand made knives since 1983 when I had the great opportunity to work with legendary knifemaker Buster Warenski. Buster, who was a good friend of my father, had graciously agreed to teach me the finest points of knifemaking. The experience of working with Buster and spending time in his shop over the years turned out to have a tremendous influence on my life and my work, which is still evident today.
I started out making knives part time, which later lead to some full time work. During this period I won several awards for my work and became one of the youngest voting members of the Knifemakers Guild. My passion ... is the art knife - especially daggers.
In the spring of 1990, my knifemaking turned back into a hobby as I began a career in the law enforcement profession. It has been a great experience pursuing my childhood dream of being a police officer, but now with my retirement nearing, I plan to pursue my excitement for knifemaking as a full time career.
The winter of 2005 quickly brought me back to my knifemaking roots when I was asked to give back my teachings to Julie Warenski, who needed help with her own knifemaking career - learning how to grind and finish knife blades. Julie wanted to learn Buster's techniques so I was honored and grateful to give something I had been given so many years ago back to her. Today we are working together as a new husband and wife team continuing the great tradition of making some of the finest knives possible."
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If you had the knife in your hand, you would notice that the points in the center of the pins are actually diamonds, as is the center of the button on the sheath. Very understated, fitting with the flow of the knife.
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I don't even know why I make knives......
My favorite part of the package are the pins... I know, I know but just something about those pins are freaking awesome as part of the whole. I'd just love to spend a night with a good cigar, magnifying loupe, cotton gloves and just study that knife and sheath.
My favorite part of the package are the pins... I know, I know but just something about those pins are freaking awesome as part of the whole. I'd just love to spend a night with a good cigar, magnifying loupe, cotton gloves and just study that knife and sheath.
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I was thinking the same thing.
You don't know why I make knives?
I love Julie's engraving.... I'm assuming she takes very little direction from the maker or end customer? I'm curious about her design process... the colors accent the honey in the stag. Y'all know what I mean.. .I'm just a simple man or simpleton...
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Ask either Curt or Julie and either would tell you that the best finished engraving would be one with the least amount of customer input. The only input I gave was to be conservative with the diamonds. Beyond that, I asked her to just do her thing to whatever extent she wanted.
And, lo, ..........
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Great googley moogely that is one fantastic piece of art!!
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You don't know why I make knives?
No, that's not what I meant. 
I noticed the diamond in the frog button, but not in the center of the pins. Thus the cotton gloves and loop.
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Wowwowowowowow! It's truly an art "knife", not just a piece of art with sharp edge somewhere, and I like it all the more because of it!
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I second this : the grind is just wonderful, and the knife is actually gorgeous. I just don't get something with Curt's knives : the signature on the blade. While Julie's engraving is deliciously round, the signature looks like a tactical brandname...
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I agree, I do not like his mm! to me it does not go well with his knives in any way.
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That is outstanding. Amazing detail. So clean. Great color. Everything is perfect.
Aside from the knife I have to give Coop another shout out. I often compliment his work and always enjoy it but I think he did an EXTRA special job on this knife. I think its your work at its best, Coop.
Aside from the knife I have to give Coop another shout out. I often compliment his work and always enjoy it but I think he did an EXTRA special job on this knife. I think its your work at its best, Coop.
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Hi folks,
First off I want to punch Bob in the nose for including me in his thread title.
Both Curt and Julie spent weeks doing their thing, and my work is miniscule by comparison. OK, got that out of the way....
It's as elegant in person as this shows. Both artists are at their peak in their forms, and the combined effort is stunning. Embellishment of this nature is not often seen on a 'modern' fighter style, and that's part of the allure.
It's an artsy-fartsy knife, so I chose an artsy-fartsy background. Win/win! (Yes, I spent considerable time getting the lighting just right.)
Honest thanks to Bob and to the rest of you for your appreciations. Back to the real artists....
Coop
First off I want to punch Bob in the nose for including me in his thread title.
Both Curt and Julie spent weeks doing their thing, and my work is miniscule by comparison. OK, got that out of the way.... It's as elegant in person as this shows. Both artists are at their peak in their forms, and the combined effort is stunning. Embellishment of this nature is not often seen on a 'modern' fighter style, and that's part of the allure.
It's an artsy-fartsy knife, so I chose an artsy-fartsy background. Win/win! (Yes, I spent considerable time getting the lighting just right.)
Honest thanks to Bob and to the rest of you for your appreciations. Back to the real artists....
Coop
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