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Ed fowler knives?
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The first time I heard about him was 5 or 6 years ago in another knife forum(spanish), and I liked a lot the philosophy of this knifemaker, I think He is a master in heat treatment with a lot of years of research in multiples tempering and quenching processes.
His idea of a knife is the idea of a knife truly made for use searching always for function letting aside sometimes aesthetics like with the long choil, etc
Mateo
His idea of a knife is the idea of a knife truly made for use searching always for function letting aside sometimes aesthetics like with the long choil, etc
Mateo
He has a few students. Bill Burke was taught by Mr. Fowler and in turn Bill has taught a few knife makers as well. If you are interested in that style of knife, that might be an option as well.
I'll tell you that those horn handles feel really good in the hand.
I'll tell you that those horn handles feel really good in the hand.
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My quest started when I was about 5 years old when my grandmother read me about King Author and Excalibur. I have sought an honest knife that would not break and cut an honest man. I have not found an honest man, but we have discovered the other secrets of Excalibur. After over 30 years of research and and investment of over $70,000 we have developed grain refinement of ASTM 15 and finer. When we started a grain size of 10 was the theoretical limit of 52100 steel.
Fine grain and blade geometry combine to made what we feel is a great knife. While the price may seem high, there is over 52 hours of hands on time and over 30 years of research invested in each knife. They come with an absolute guarantee, if you ever decide you paid to much or want your money back for any reason, simply send the knife back and you will have a refund, rather you have used the knife or not.
A graduate student of the South Dakota School of Mining Metallurgical Engineering is developing a report on our work and it is planned for publication in a technical journal.
This was only possible because of clients who had faith in our work and invested in our future.
Fine grain and blade geometry combine to made what we feel is a great knife. While the price may seem high, there is over 52 hours of hands on time and over 30 years of research invested in each knife. They come with an absolute guarantee, if you ever decide you paid to much or want your money back for any reason, simply send the knife back and you will have a refund, rather you have used the knife or not.
A graduate student of the South Dakota School of Mining Metallurgical Engineering is developing a report on our work and it is planned for publication in a technical journal.
This was only possible because of clients who had faith in our work and invested in our future.
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[Does anybody own or handled his knives?/QUOTE]
I own this one, a bowie, and have handled lots of Ed's knives. The first thing you notice is that 90% of any one you pick up fits your hand. Regardless of size and shape. When you use one, it is like an extension of your arm. Sometimes you forget that you have a knife in your hand. That is how well they fit and feel. Any one of Ed's knives could easily last a few generations of work and then some.
Greg
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[Does anybody own or handled his knives?/QUOTE]
I own this one, a bowie, and have handled lots of Ed's knives. The first thing you notice is that 90% of any one you pick up fits your hand. Regardless of size and shape. When you use one, it is like an extension of your arm. Sometimes you forget that you have a knife in your hand. That is how well they fit and feel. Any one of Ed's knives could easily last a few generations of work and then some.
Greg
It certainly looks masterful.
Daniel Dorn
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In my mind, Mr. Fowler's knives have always stood out as above and beyond anything else out there, even more so than a Scagel or Loveless, and I always enjoyed his articles in Blade Magazine, when I had a subscription.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Fowler at one of A. G. Russell's "Knife Events" a few years ago, and I believe I was too star-struck to do anything but babble. He had a knife on his table that was about 18-20" long, and he said, "Pick it up and check it out." I did. One of the great knife moments of my life...
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Fowler at one of A. G. Russell's "Knife Events" a few years ago, and I believe I was too star-struck to do anything but babble. He had a knife on his table that was about 18-20" long, and he said, "Pick it up and check it out." I did. One of the great knife moments of my life...
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An absolute guarantee, says just about everything doesnt it? :thumbup: Thanks for sharing another great makers work.
On another note, my wallet hates all of you
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Ed's devotion to the craft of knifemaking has been inspiring to me since i first met him. I agree with what Daniel wrote, there is no other knife that compares. i love everything about Ed's knives!
Chris Amos works alongside Ed and coaches the seminars they do for students. Chris is making excellent knives, as well.
And Butch Deveraux too, making superb knives in the Fowler style. The main ingredient is they cut no corners in making the best knife possible. And, are continually improving and refining the "using knife".
Here are two Ed Fowler knives, one i own and one i dont. The first, a great Pronghorn, made 2001-2002 i believe. The second, a "fawn" model. Just beautiful aged "rustic" look, ideal proportions, and perfect handy size.
- David
Chris Amos works alongside Ed and coaches the seminars they do for students. Chris is making excellent knives, as well.
And Butch Deveraux too, making superb knives in the Fowler style. The main ingredient is they cut no corners in making the best knife possible. And, are continually improving and refining the "using knife".
Here are two Ed Fowler knives, one i own and one i dont. The first, a great Pronghorn, made 2001-2002 i believe. The second, a "fawn" model. Just beautiful aged "rustic" look, ideal proportions, and perfect handy size.
- David
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Although I have pretty much read and re-read anything that Ed has had in print, I have not bitten yet on one of his knives, I have been fortunate to spend time with Ed over the years at shows and cherish it. mckgreg has already pointed out the first thing you realize in the vast majority of cases for my hand is the incredible fit. It is hard to describe, but the feeling is exactly how Greg described it. It is a feeling that the knife is just a part of your hand that it is like no other I have experienced.
To top off that notably solid purchase of hand to handle, is a blade of one of my favorite steels 52100 forged by a man who has devoted himself to probing the depths of its capabilities.
To top off that notably solid purchase of hand to handle, is a blade of one of my favorite steels 52100 forged by a man who has devoted himself to probing the depths of its capabilities.
I met Mr. Fowler at an NYC knife show in the mid/late 90s. This is when I was young and knew nothing and had no idea to whom I was speaking. He was quite gracious and engaging. So much so that I bought one of his lovely knives and a VHS tape of him showing how he makes them. I watched the video a number of times and shared it with so many people that it ended up never returning to me. Fortunately, I was smart enough to not lend the knife to anyone and I still have it. Mr. Fowler is a giant in the field and his contributions and work to advance the craft of knife making cannot be overstated.
Now that I think about it, I may have to order a DVD of that tape...
Now that I think about it, I may have to order a DVD of that tape...
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I met Ed at my very first knife show in NYC in 1998. I fell in love with his knives from photos in Blade magazine. I had never seen anything like them. When I stopped by his table I knew who he was, when he invited me to pick up one of his knives I couldn't resist. I had never held anything like it before. I was hooked. I wanted one of his knives. It took me until Blade Show 2001 until I finally went home with one.
I'm not as active on BFC as I once was, but some of you may still remember me. I put together a knife collection over the years that I never thought I would own. Many of those makers were good friends of mine from here a BFC chat. I don't have any better friend than Ed Fowler. I will never own a better knife than my Fowler's.
I'm not as active on BFC as I once was, but some of you may still remember me. I put together a knife collection over the years that I never thought I would own. Many of those makers were good friends of mine from here a BFC chat. I don't have any better friend than Ed Fowler. I will never own a better knife than my Fowler's.