Favorite folder makers?

[Durwood]

I love that Don Hanson tri-blade.

tri-blade, tells you how little I know about folders.

Speaking of Hanson, where the heck does all that AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA grade ivory come from?

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA grade elephants

 

[JatMat]

I love that Don Hanson tri-blade.

tri-blade, tells you how little I know about folders.

Speaking of Hanson, where the heck does all that AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA grade ivory come from?

Whittler Pattern, Old One of Don's. Engraving by someone else unknown.
James
PS: Hey, I still do not know all the patterns and I have been collecting over 42 years.

 

[HTMD]

These 'favorites' from my collection represent makers who are especially well known for their folders. They are all in the over $700 category. They share the two qualities I love to see in a folder:
- Very high level fit & finish, approaching perfection
- Unique and recognizable style

JOHN PERRY

RICK EATON

RON NEWTON

STEVE SCHWARZER

KOJI HARA

 

[Jon Brand]

I love your images Buddy. Great looking folders as well. I check out your photo site often.

 

[joshsmith]

Thanks a lot for including me in this discussion Jon and Erik. I really appreciate it.

 

[Jon Brand]

you deserve it Josh!

 

[Jon Brand]

I own this folder and keep considering buying its 'brother'. What do you think?

This is the other. Obviously the blade is damascus and has mammoth ivory instead of walrus.

Think I should finally do that at blade if I have a way? Or look for something different?

 

[T.K.C.]

Wow!! You guys have some AMAZING folders. This thread has many a drool worthy knives.

 

[canineforge]

Think I should finally do that at blade if I have a way? Or look for something different?

That would be a nice addition, but I'll bet you'll have some similar to these to look at on Don's table, also. Could turn you into a slipjoint guy?

Then, there will be around 399 other custom tables to browse by. I will be interested in seeing what you bring home. :thumbup:

- Joe

 

[Lycosa]

Thanks for showing all those "eye- popping" folders!!

 

[David in FL]

In no particular order
Mike Tison

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I love that Tison. Am I right to characterize it as a "whittler"?

 

[JatMat]

I love that Tison. Am I right to characterize it as a "whittler"?

Called a Sowbelly. So I am told.
Jim

 

[jjtjr]

Here are some of my favorites,

Wayne Valaschovic Retired MS:

JD Smith MS:

 

[JatMat]

I think you just boosted MS in the national standing of ??? AL & MS have long shared the bottom of most national standings. I say we are now close to #1.
Thanks for Sharing,
James