Favorite ABS Makers

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Who are among your favorite master and journeymen smiths? Categorizing might be interesting, i.e, bowies, hunters, fighters, engraved knives, damascus, up-and-comers, sharpest, best users, most under-rated, most beautiful, etc.
 
Don Hastings MS (deceased) 1st damascus piece owned was from him.
Jim Crowell MS
Timothy Potier MS Never see much of his work on the net, but his fit and finish is second to none.
Jay Hendrickson MS
A.G. Barnes MS Under rated in my opinion.
 
Bill Moran, Jerry Fisk, Jim Crowell, Harvey Dean, Jay Hendrickson, Mark Sentz, Robbin Hudson, Charlie Ochs, Jim Walker, J.R. Cook, Don Hanson, Jack Fuller, Joe Flournoy, Barney Barnes, Larry Harley, Steve Schwarzer, Chris Marks, Ray Kirk, Dickie Robinson, Lin Rhea, John White, P.J. Tomes, Craig Camerer, John Perry, Ed Caffrey, Kevin Cashen, Bruce Bump, Rik Palm, Jerome Anders, Joe Keeslar, Steve Dunn,.....and the list goes on.:D I knew where to start, of course.....Mr. Moran, but where do you stop with over 100 Master Smiths and 1300+ members all of them doing better work than me?:eek: :D
 
TALON158 said:
Don Hastings MS (deceased) 1st damascus piece owned was from him.
Jim Crowell MS
Timothy Potier MS Never see much of his work on the net, but his fit and finish is second to none.
Jay Hendrickson MS
A.G. Barnes MS Under rated in my opinion.
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Excellent choices. I thought Tim Poitier has vanished from the face of the earth, but he was a demonstrator at Batsons.
I agree about Barney. I bought an unusual knife from him at Blade '05......a small ST 24 shaped blade with a sculpted stainless guard and a stag handle.
 
For me: Don Hanson, Daniel Winkler, Bailey Bradshaw, Joe Flournoy, Ed Caffrey are my top 5 that I can think of..
 
Yeah, was wondering what happened to Tim... Havent talked to him for a few years, you dont see much of his knives around as hes always been part time, his fit and finish is really top notch, even for a "plain jane" using knife.
Another ABS guy that I like is Hugh Bartug from Ashley Forge. Made excellent damascus pieces, its a pity he retired quite a while back.
 
Christoph Deringer

I love his integral work and I have to put a plug in for a fellow canuck.

Steve Dunn

His damascus and engraving are amazing.

Kevin Cashen and Ed Fowler

For working as hard on the process as the presentation (and giving the new guys some tips and education)

The makers that I appreciate the most are the ones who do things that I haven't figured out yet - it gives me something to work towards.
 
These are my favorite Makers in each category. Not necessarily in any particular order.

Favorite Bowies:
Jerry Fisk; Tim Hancock; Harvey Dean; Don Hanson; Steve Dunn; Jay Hendrickson; Daniel Winkler; John Fitch; Larry Feugen; Ron Newton; Russ Andrews, Burt Foster; Davis Anders; Don Farr; JR Cook

Favorite Hunters:
Jerry Fisk; Tim Hancock; Harvey Dean; Ron Newton;JR Cook

Favorite Fighters:
Harvey Dean; Don Hanson; Dennis Des Jardins (deceased)

Favorite Engraved Knives:
Jerry Fisk; Steve Dunn; Larry Fuegen; Ron Newton

Favorite Damascus:
Jerry Fisk; Steve Dunn; Tim Hancock; Harvey Dean; John Fitch; David Anders

Favorite Up & Comers:
Rodrigo Sfreddo; Lin Rhea; Bill Burke; Luciano Dorneles; Mike Ruth; John White; Brett Gatlin

Most under-rated:
Tim Hancock (yes, Tim Hancock; I feel he’s even better than he gets credit for)
Daniel Winkler (even though Dan‘s praised for his period pieces, I not sure he’s appreciated for his ability for being capable of making as nice a high end dress bowie as most top MS)

Sharpest:
Dennis Des Jardins (deceased) Jerry Fisk; Tim Hancock; Harvey Dean; Don Hanson; Steve Dunn; Jay Hendrickson; John Fitch; Daniel Winkler

Journeymen Smiths:
Don Hanson; Rodrigo Sfreddo; Lin Rhea; Bill Burke; Luciano Dorneles; Mike Ruth; John White; Brett Gatlin; Nick Wheeler
 
Dang this is a fun thread to think about.
MS- JR Cook, Jerry Fisk, Daniel Winkler, Steve Dunn, Tai Goo
JS- Mike Ruth, Craig Camerer, Lin Rhea
AS- Brett Gatlin, Sam Butler, Karl Anderson, Lonnie Hanson
These are guys that I have own knives or hawks from.
Fantasy list would be (or hopefully in the future)
Tim Hancock, Larry Fuegen, Rik Palm, Don Hanson, Russ Andrews, Roger Massey, John White, Rodrigo Sfrredo, L. Dorneles ad in finum
 
Dang this is a fun thread to think about.
MS- JR Cook, Jerry Fisk, Daniel Winkler, Steve Dunn, Tai Goo
JS- Mike Ruth, Craig Camerer, Lin Rhea
AS- Brett Gatlin, Sam Butler, Karl Anderson, Lonnie Hanson
These are guys that I have own knives or hawks from.
Fantasy list would be (or hopefully in the future)
Tim Hancock, Harvey Dean, Larry Fuegen, Rik Palm, Don Hanson, Russ Andrews, Roger Massey, John White, Rodrigo Sfrredo, L. Dorneles ad in finum
 
ckerwin said:
MS- JR Cook, Jerry Fisk, Daniel Winkler, Steve Dunn, Tai Goo
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Tai Goo = no ABS credits... :(

We had a LONG thread over on the Outpost at KNet (Tai's usual hangout) about the ABS. Tai supports the ABS members, but does not feel he needs the credentials, so he remains distant. My guess is he could walk through the tests if needed.

Coop
 
Don Fogg,Harvey Dean,Bailey Bradshaw,Rodrigo Sfreddo,Don Hanson III,John Fitch,Jerome Anders,Matt Roberts,Lin Rhea,Craig Camerer,................:)
 
Bill Moran, Jerry Fisk, JD Smith, Don Fogg, Jim Batson, Harvey Dean, JR Cook, Mike Connor, Wayne Valachovic, Hugh Bartrug, Lin Rhea.
 
SharpByCoop said:
Tai Goo = no ABS credits... :(

We had a LONG thread over on the Outpost at KNet (Tai's usual hangout) about the ABS. Tai supports the ABS members, but does not feel he needs the credentials, so he remains distant. My guess is he could walk through the tests if needed.

Coop
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Tai just seems content to do his own strange, eccentric thing and most of us just sit back in amazement every time we see one of his new projects. But then again, the "wizards" and "mad scientists" of this game are always the most interesting folks and you are usually guaranteed not only to be entertained but to learn some rather important things from them. :D
 
Joe, I would sure like to see some of your work.:confused: You are always jokingly cutting down your knives. I would bet you are pulling the "old pool room hustle" on us, :eek: and actually your work is quite good and you would fit in a couple categories above. :thumbup:
 
Kevin Jones said:
Joe, I would sure like to see some of your work.:confused: You are always jokingly cutting down your knives. I would bet you are pulling the "old pool room hustle" on us, :eek: and actually your work is quite good and you would fit in a couple categories above. :thumbup:
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I saw some of Joe's work at Batson's and it looked pretty damn good to me. His picture taking on the other hand is....well.... not so good :o
 
Mine are
Tom Ferry
Jon Christensen
Tim Hancock
Shane Taylor
Wade Colter
Ed Caffrey

Sam Fogler
 
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