Ed Fowler Eye Candy

2knife said:
i just happened on this thread again doing a search, and thought i'd post an update. This MS set did finally sell, listed on bladegallery. Being sold to a collector who has many of Ed's knives.

Glad to see the set go to someone who will truly appreciate it.
David
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I'm also glad to see that it sold. I had been watching it.
 
Kevin -- there is always someone with both the $ and the desire to own something that is deemed special to him based upon, maker, knife(s) and price. I love to talk to Ed and have spent a number of hours at a couple of different shows doing so. I'd own one of his knives too but both I thought I had a shot at got into someone elses hands -- darn. However, that being said, I still only want to make the purchase at what I feel I want to spend/invest and so I limit my means of finding such gems. Much of the fun of collecting is finding the wheat among the chaffe at a chaffes price lol.
 
2knife said:
i just happened on this thread again doing a search, and thought i'd post an update. This MS set did finally sell, listed on bladegallery. Being sold to a collector who has many of Ed's knives.

Glad to see the set go to someone who will truly appreciate it.
David
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Impressive sale!

I guess Ed gets the last laugh.

Way to go Ed! :)
 
Thank you Gentlemen:
Most important is that they went to a man who wants to keep them together and display them as a set. He does a lot of hunting, spends a lot of time with nature and they went to a good home.
 
Hey Ed.

You make great knives and I know you put a lot of time and energy into promoting your work, going to shows, meeting with the public, writing, video production, teaching, testing blades, experimentation, running your business, etc... You deserve to get paid for it! :)
 
Ed Fowler said:
Thank you Gentlemen:
Most important is that they went to a man who wants to keep them together and display them as a set. He does a lot of hunting, spends a lot of time with nature and they went to a good home.
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That's good they will stay together. It's got to be a good feeling to know your work is so appreciated.

A win-win situation if I have ever saw one.

Congrats Ed.
 
I always planned on keeping them for myself. Then a family lawsuit and expensive divorce, shoulder injury that required surgery and a year without making knives and I was in the hole - bad.

I had the knives appraised, put them up for sale to satisfy the bank and encourage them to extend my loan. They did, but I was getting eaten alive by the interest. It was looking pretty bleak then a phone call from a friend I had not met before and not only did I find a good home for them, but put a smile on my bankers face. Another year and I should be in good shape financially. I had a good surgeon, good folks in physical therapy and am now back doing what I love best - making, experimenting and continue to learn new and wondrous frontiers about lady knife.

I have a lot to be thankful for, the world of knives is truly a good place to be!

Thanks for the good thoughts and hope all have a great Thanks Giving Day!
 
Ed, I'm sorry you had to part with those knives, especially that you thought you would have them forever. I'm glad however they got you out of a tough spot, and that you're happy with where they are now. You know I can relate to your situation. Now it's time to rebuild and work to make sure this never happens again.
 
Ed, congrats on finding them a good home. I hope that you'll get back on you feet very soon. The knife world isn't just the same without Ed's knives.

I own a couple of Fisk's, Hendrickson's, and many other makers's, but none compared to Ed's in term of sharpness, securedness, blade geometry and handle ergonomic. I know that his knives will last a long time (I actually use Ed's knives for daily chores and camp chores), but every time I lay eyes on another of his piece, I find myself reaching for my wallet and pick up the credit card. They are not fancy, but they hold immeasureable beauty in my book. Afterall, beauty (and value) lies in the eyes of the beholder.

Good luck Ed, my prayers and good wishes go to you. :)
 
Ed Fowler said:
Several nights ago I was reading a book on bearing steels for the third time, suddenly one sentence stood out to me that had not been significant to me before. I called Rex and we talked about the full meaning that could be within that sentence, tonight we have 3 hours planned for more conversation about that single sentence. In other words when the student is ready, learning can happen.
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When the sudent is ready, learning can happen, and I'm just waiting to see what will happen next. Another genre of new high performance knives maybe ? Geez, gotta start saving up then... :D
 
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