George Herron Knives Photo Site

Hey Flip!!! Man, those are beautiful!!!
I never get tired of seeing Georges work! :eek:
Sure wish I could pick up the phone and call him!:(

Mike and Manuela
 
Jay,
What about a Blade Show display? Maybe even an annual thing.. Would be perfect for it, i think. I know my own exposure to George Herron's knives is limited to just the few I've managed to find on dealer tables and what surfaces on ebay. No collection, surely.

Couple of questions:

Did he (Herron) ever get a chance to see this collection, in full, before his passing?

...And, HOW did you find all of these? ..i guess you've been at it a few years! Do i remember correct, you and your father have been collecting these knives?

Thanks for giving us a look.
David
 
George Herron's knives are incredible, a balance and flowing beauty in workmanship, design, and materials.

My only suggestion, since your photo page is designed to be a reference site for collectors, how 'bout a section on Herron collaboration knives?
 
2knife said:
Jay,
What about a Blade Show display? Maybe even an annual thing.. Would be perfect for it, i think. I know my own exposure to George Herron's knives is limited to just the few I've managed to find on dealer tables and what surfaces on ebay. No collection, surely.

Couple of questions:

Did he (Herron) ever get a chance to see this collection, in full, before his passing?

...And, HOW did you find all of these? ..i guess you've been at it a few years! Do i remember correct, you and your father have been collecting these knives?

Thanks for giving us a look.
David
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2Knife,
Mr. Herron did get to see the collection build and whenever I was back in SC I would try to get by there and bring a knife or 2 so that he and Mrs. Barbara could tell me all about it.
My Dad bought his first Herron knife in the early 70's and we have been buying them ever since. I can't say that we were collectors until maybe the late 90's when I started to try and pick them up from the secondary market. Before that they all came directly from the Herrons.
As far as the Blade Shoe gores... I have been lucky enough to set up a small display fro the last couple of years. Geno Denning and Victor Odom (Who both make great knives of their own design as well as a few in the style of Mr. Herron) have let me put a case between their tables as a tribute to one of the greats. I hope to be able to continue to that.

Bob W said:
George Herron's knives are incredible, a balance and flowing beauty in workmanship, design, and materials.

My only suggestion, since your photo page is designed to be a reference site for collectors, how 'bout a section on Herron collaboration knives?
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Bob W.,
Your wish is my command. There is a Herron/Denning collaboration that is listed in the "Special Occasion and Collaboration" set. The knives have always been in there, but I changed the title of the set to make it more visible.
These are the only collaboration knives that I have. I know that he did some with Tommy Lee, but I do not have any pics of those. I will see what I can come up with.

Thanks for the feedback,
Jay
 
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There were some George Herron designs produced by Paragon. I can try to find the catalog advertisements and scan them, if it would be of interest to you or contribute to your collection.
 
Thanks Jay, I'll look for your display next year.

Just for some background , what is the connection with the Loveless infuence in designs?
Also,,whereabout in SC did he live?
David

(please ignore if these questions are already answered in the articles- my tiny comp. screen prohibits reading, I will read these later)
 
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Bob W said:
There were some George Herron designs produced by Paragon. I can try to find the catalog advertisements and scan them, if it would be of interest to you or contribute to your collection.
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Bob W.,
You are right. I was thinking about collaborations with other makers so it slipped my mind.
I have one of the Herron/Paragon folders and have just added it to the web site. If you have any other info from the other 2, I would gladly put it in.

Thanks again,
Jay
 
2knife said:
Just for some background , what is the connection with the Loveless infuence in designs?
Also,,whereabout in SC did he live?
David
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David,
The Loveless vs Herron debate is one that I can not really answer. I have heard the argument both ways. I truly believe that since they were both early pioneers in the knife making world and they both made usable skinning knives, there was bound to be similarities.
I do know that there was a mutual respect for each other and that they shared practices and ideas. Mr. Herron told me the story of the time he explained to Mr. Loveless how to seamlessly solder the guards to the blade. I am sure that Loveless taught him things as as well.

Mr. Herron's first shop was in Aiken, SC and he moved to Springfield, SC in 1986.
 
I don't know anything about a debate, but I can tell you that George and Bob were old friends and went back many years. "A LOT" of years in fact. When I learned of Georges passing, I called Bob. He took it hard. Still does.

When it was time to buy a new grinder here in the Lovett Shop, I gave Bob a call. Even though Bob designed the bur-King 960 Knife makers Machine, he told me to call George and talk to him about the machine he designed. Which was the Bader III. I already have 2 960's so I had to try the Bader III!!! Woo-Hoo!!! A real winner!

Mike Lovett
Maker-The Loveless Connection Knives-
 
Bob W said:
There were some George Herron designs produced by Paragon. I can try to find the catalog advertisements and scan them, if it would be of interest to you or contribute to your collection.
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Bob,
I was able to find this Paragon Skinner and it has been added to the site as well. Your request drove me to spend $100 on Ebay, but hey...I needed one anyway, right?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/herronknives/sets/

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Thanks for the support,
Jay
 
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And I see you have one of the Paragon Interframe Folders at the website already, and in pearl!

The only other model I'm aware of is the Classic Hunter.

My two are the Classic Hunter and the Interframe Folder, both in cocobolo.

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A bit of info on these from a past AG Russell catalog:
"Paragon abandoned their collaboration program years ago and left hundreds of knvies and knife parts in the hands of the Japanese makers. It took approximately three years for us to arrange the to purchase the remaining stock...

AUS8 steel, 57-59Rc"
 
Bob W said:
And I see you have one of the Paragon Interframe Folders at the website already, and in pearl!

The only other model I'm aware of is the Classic Hunter.

My two are the Classic Hunter and the Interframe Folder, both in cocobolo.

Harron-Paragonknives.jpg


A bit of info on these from a past AG Russell catalog:
"Paragon abandoned their collaboration program years ago and left hundreds of knvies and knife parts in the hands of the Japanese makers. It took approximately three years for us to arrange the to purchase the remaining stock...

AUS8 steel, 57-59Rc"
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Bob,
Do you mind if I post your knives on the site? Please let me know what your last name is and I'll put in there as well. If you would prefer to stay out of it, I'll leave it as Bob W. from Bladeforums.

Thanks,
Jay
 
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This topic slipped my mind. So much great stuff going on every day at BladeForums...

Bob,
Do you mind if I post your knives on the site? Please let me know what your last name is and I'll put in there as well. If you would prefer to stay out of it, I'll leave it as Bob W. from Bladeforums.

Thanks,
Jay
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You may absolutely use my knives as examples on your website. My name is Bob Wick, or you may use "Bob W" if you prefer. I'd be happy to scan them again for larger/smaller images, or a separate scan of each knife.
 
All,
I have added a few new pictures to the site. Some old Aiken skinners, a throwing knife (Only one ever made I believe), a couple of Geno Denning's knives and a Bill Massey knife made from the old deck planks off of the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier. I also added the Paragon information that Bob W. gave me in this forum.
Please come on in and take a look. There are several 'Sets' listed on the side of the main page. The knives are separated into these and it makes it pretty easy for you to go directly to whatever might interest you.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/herronknives/

I would gladly post in the site any other pictures, articles, notes, comments or stories that you would like to share about the Herrons and/or Herron knives. Any feedback or recommendations are also welcomed.

I hope you find all of this interesting, useful and a good tribute.
Jay
 
I swear, George Herron made the sexiest knives in existence. Hands down my favorite knifemaker.

I look at your site pretty much every day.
 
Very impressive stuff and very kind of you to post and share.So important to keep the greats up front where they belong so they are not soon forgotten
Dave
 
First of all I would like to thank you guys for the comments and for helping me keep the site going.

I also wanted to let you know that I have added a few new items. From a knife perspective I included a model #2 in ivory that Mr. George did especially for my Dad (23rd picture in the Hunters and Skinners section). It was made without any pins showing so that he could get it scrimshawed. I also put in a picture of a mother of pearl folder (Sixth picture in the Folders section) and a mid sized model #5 skinner with stag (5th picture in the Hunters and Skinners section). In addition to the Herrons I put a Denning Fighter with green micarta in the South Carolina School of Knifemaking section.

One of the coolest things recently added is an article from the September - October 1971 issue of The Carolina Sportsman magazine (Last three picutures in the Herron Groups, Aricles, Videos, etc. section). It is a great write up by Derry Stockbridge and is done in a way that those who knew Mr. Herron would appreciate and those who did not can get a good sense of who he was and why he is known as one of the greats.

Thanks again,
Jay
 
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