Don Fogg / Robbin Hudson knives

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I mentioned I picked up a couple of knives as well as some darn good education at the Fall ABS hammer-in. Here's a couple of them.

Don Fogg is a Master among Masters in that group, and it was a pleasure meeting him. There is no one who doesn't respect what he has done in regards to the ABS knife community and knives in general. It was also a rare opportunity to not only handle his knives, but to purchase one.

This was a simple forged utility with his cord-wrapping and his 'flower' mark embedded in the cord and on the sheath. The unmistakable temper line is very apparent. Note the distal taper and the tapered tang forging.

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Not too many Fogg knives to look at these days. Too bad...

I also picked up one of Robbin Hudson's now-famous Dragon's-head letter opener/knives (I don't think he heat treats this, and it doesn't have his MS stamp on it). He did a short one-hour display seminar on forging and one of these was what he completed (before finishing the grinds and clean-up). It is made up entirely of one piece of metal that he cuts and shapes and forges. Clearly a top-level blacksmith as well as an artist. Did I mention he was a Mastersmith, too?? ;) Both were great men to learn from.

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Coop
 
I think I'm going to faint................:confused:

I'll have to check back to this thread when I regain my composure:(


Neil
 
Both of these are excellent examples of the art of knifemaking. The Fogg is oustanding. Simple and elegant, but obviously masterfully done.

The Hudson is more artistic, but still simple and straight forward in it's design. That handle is outstanding.
 
Cool stuff! I'm waiting for my bowie from Rob any day now. I know he had it on display there.... Damascus & wrought iron fittings....

JD
 
Thanks for the compliments. Although quite different they both represent simplicity and complexity at the same time. Simple excellence!

Joss: I hope I'm not tipping Robbin's hand, but I took a few 'Presentation' pics of other knives on his table. Go to my site and look under 'ABS Knives' for a possible look at your beauty (or it's brother). I'll post it sometime pending your approval.

Coop
 
You're welcome to post the pics - you own them, not I. Yep, that might be the one. Oh boy, it's gorgeous!

Thanks for all those pics BTW. You sure have a great collection.

JD
 
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