Dr David Darom's latest book

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I just received a pre-release copy of Dr David Darom's latest book on 100 Custom Knifemaking Projects (his 3rd in a series). Excellent piece of work featuring projects of knifemakers, scrimshanders, engravers, damascus forgers, etc. A lot of very talented people!

It showcases the work of 9 South Africans which I'm obviously very proud of . . .

Ettore Gianferrari,
Des Horn,
Nico Pelzer,
Sharon Burger,
Mike Skellern,
Bill Burger,
Kevin & Heather Harvey, and
Bertie Rietveld.

I understand that the book will be launched officially in the USA next month, so watch out for it.
 
I got mine earlier this week too. It's by far the best book I have seen on the subject. There are four Brazilian makers on the book (for whom I am proud of as well). The South African makers are very good! I was very impressed!
 
I thought this would be his fourth book? Anyone clarify this?

Thanks,
D.
 
The first book was on folders, the second on fixed blades, the third on knife related projects and the fourth... is yet to come, though I do know the theme... I am not sure I can tell...

Gotta check that with Dr. Darom...
 
Crazily with USA customs, the arrival and shipping of book #3 has only made it to non-USA folks. Dennis Greenbaum is working on the US shipping and the paperwork needed to clear. Should be real soon.

Book #3 will have the most information for burgeoning makers and collectors. Showing the processes involved will certainly enlighten us in showing the work that goes into these wonderful knives.

Book #4 is going to be a standout: 'Knives of the Collectors' (or similar) It will cover the various knives long since unseen owned by the most prestigious collectors. Sort of a 'Best of the Best' not limited to current production, as all three previous books were concentating on.

Coop
 
Hang in there Jim !! . . . it's worth the wait. Nice to see your work in David's book. This publication is somewhat unique in the manner of its presentation, focussing as it does on the making of the knives (or scrim, steel, etc) rather than the finished products themselves. It really does give insight into skills, care and time involved. As someone correctly said, it is a book we will all find ourselves turning to a great deal. The first two books were "coffee table" works, but this is a real reference piece.
 
Thanks for clearing that up for me guys. And for the life of me I can't understand how/why there are copies of these (first 2) books still available.

D.
 
As much as I like those books, I am surprised by the choices that were made wrt makers. For example, Don Fogg isn't featured anywhere (I think Kemal has half a page). Of course, there's room for disagreement on where precisely one should put maker XYZ, but I still find that some ommissions are strange.

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HiltonP said:
I just received a pre-release copy of Dr David Darom's latest book on 100 Custom Knifemaking Projects (his 3rd in a series). (...) It showcases the work of 9 South Africans which I'm obviously very proud of . . .
Ettore Gianferrari,
Des Horn,
Nico Pelzer,
Sharon Burger,
Mike Skellern,
Bill Burger,
Kevin & Heather Harvey, and
Bertie Rietveld.
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I find it surprising that Rob Brown wasn't included.

My impression here is probably prejudiced by the makers whose work I collect, I'd be interested in hearing from others.
 
Joss said:
As much as I like those books, I am surprised by the choices that were made wrt makers. For example, Don Fogg isn't featured anywhere (I think Kemal has half a page). Of course, there's room for disagreement on where precisely one should put maker XYZ, but I still find that some ommissions are strange.

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I find it surprising that Rob Brown wasn't included.

My impression here is probably prejudiced by the makers whose work I collect, I'd be interested in hearing from others.
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I don't think you can assume that the inclusion of makers is a purely selective process. Infact, I would be surprised if participation was not voluntary to a certain degree, with the particpants having to contribute the photo's or a fee, or both. Regardless, my appreciation of the books is very high, and I will be buying this one.

Stephen
 
Stephen F said:
I don't think you can assume that the inclusion of makers is a purely selective process. Infact, I would be surprised if participation was not voluntary to a certain degree, with the particpants having to contribute the photo's or a fee, or both.
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Maybe I'm completely naive, but I find that shocking. I can understand makers having to pay for the picture, as they presumably had to for Weyer's books, but a fee?
 
Joss said:
Maybe I'm completely naive, but I find that shocking. I can understand makers having to pay for the picture, as they presumably had to for Weyer's books, but a fee?
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For this book they had to contribute money, I don't know the exact figure.

For the first two books, they had to contribute the knife that was featured in the "how it is done" portion.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Kohai999 said:
For this book they had to contribute money, I don't know the exact figure.

For the first two books, they had to contribute the knife that was featured in the "how it is done" portion.
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Hmm... I have nothing against people making a nice profit, but that reduces the value of the book to me, and their value as a representative indicator of the custom knife world.
 
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