Hey guys - show me your pearl handled knives.

[SharpByCoop]

I have probably photographed nearly 1000 pearl knives. Sadly, I only own two.

I purchased and photographed this one about ten years ago. 2000 WHK Lancet 'Collectors Knife of the Year', engraved so smartly by my friend Jim Small.

Likewise for this:

Abalone is the richer-flavored cousin to pearl.

• Technical sidebar: Pearl is a VERY tricky material to photograph. It reflects light in a polarized way: when the light strikes it from one direction it shows a different pattern than the light source coming at it from the other side. Often the pearl shows either too brightly or dimly (black lip) with a strong light source.
• It's a perfect material for the human eye to distinguish well, and shows how limited a camera, or hard lighting, really is.
• We see the patterns with our eyes, no matter what the light. I often darken the pearl in my bright shots. What you end up seeing is closer to reality then, but it requires technical help.

Resume normal programming.

Coop

 

[canineforge]

Richard Rogers:

Ray Cover:

- Joe

 

[Charlie Choil]

Great looking knives in this thread guys......thanks!

 

[Murray White]

The stone that has Roger's knife on it is Ammolite which generally comes from the foothills of Alberta. I have a knife with ammolite in it and once had a nice ring before it was stolen from our hotel in Amsterdam in 2005. Anyway I have a few pearls so will begin with then now.

The first is a folder by the late Frank Centofante and engraved by the late great Lynton MacKenzie which I obtained from the late Bruce Edwards, founder of the CKCC (not the CKCA) and I got it from him in the early 1980's prior to his death.

here is one of our knives we own created by Bob Crowder. Phyllis chose this one when we attended the Montana Knife Makers show in 2000 or 2001

A Ditmar Kressler small knife in nice pearl that we obtained from another collector quite a few years ago but one we enjoy thoroughly

In 1992 at the Guild Knifemakers show in Orlando we obtained this fine piece from the late Jim Ence

someone mentioned the thickness of pearl and I have never seen scales as thick as these

this is one of many knives I have obtained from Roger over the years we have been friends and was created by JW Smith but prior to his doing his own damascus

this piece which is small but the execution very fine by the late Harvey MacBurnette

a nice little piece by Mike Franklin from the same collector we got the DF Kressler from

nice titanium bolster

a fancy folder with carved pearl by Canadian knifemaker Frank Niro

a little hunter by Bob Crowder

Phyllis spotted this on on Jerry Corbit's table at the 2008 Knifemaker Guild show and had to have it and I could not agree more

For years I have been trying to get a Curt Erickson piece and finally this arrived at the door from another collector with the initials BB

engraved of course by Julie Warenski Erickson

a little bit of black lip pearl adorns this Wolfe folder

as it does on his daughter's folder -- EL

and that is it for pearl from me. Nice thread Roger and lots of great knives.

 

[Jon Brand]

Are picture threads back?? I miss these.

I love pearl handle knives and owned a bunch in the past but only have two now. That Hanson that Steven showed has very slim scales of the nicest pearl I have ever seen.

Here are my two:

And these are some I used to own and miss very much:

 

[on_the_edge]

Joel Chamblin

 

[sykes3170]

I'm just blown away by the skill and attention too detail these knives have. Hats off to the makers!

 

[Win Heger]

Good thread Roger, I've always loved Pearl. Here are a couple of mine.

 

[canineforge]

Here is a DHIII small gent folder:

- Joe

 

[martinr]

Here are a few of mine.

First, a knife on order, Salvatore Puddu to be engraved by Valerio Peli of Creative Art

And three in my collection, Emmanuel, Hoel, & Boguszewski

 

[Boggs]

Three from Ondrej Berkus......Gold Lip Dagger, Black lip Liner Lock and Pearl Auto ( inlay button release )

 

[RogerP]

Lots of real treats here guys - thanks much. Murray, that subtle touch of pearl on the Loerchner father / daughter knives really hits the spot for me, as does the elegant Ence dagger. Chris - that Chamblin piece is the kind of knife I'd love to have in my pocket every single day. And I was hoping we'd see some DHIII goodness. Thanks guys!

 

[Big Rick]

I only have a couple or so, this is one that I commisioned from Russell White a Sheffield knife maker.

 

[Joss]

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[Doug C]

I love your Loerchner, Joss.

Doug

 

[Joss]

Yes, it's very nice isn't it? I was very lucky to be able to purchase it.

 

[peterinct]

Those are ALL exceptional Joss. That Loerchner is a standout for sure!

Is the damascus one by Barry Davis?

GREAT thread showcasing some AWESOME pearl!

Peter

 

[Joss]

Yes, the Barry Davis was also a great buy - from Nordic, with the little gold thingies. V. good value at Nordic on some 2nd+ hand knives sometimes...

 

[Lorien]

one of my favourite Loveless designs, and done up like crazy! That is one epic blade.

Really dig those Tim Wright folders as well, that guy is off the hook.

 

[RogerP]

Yes, it's very nice isn't it? I was very lucky to be able to purchase it.

Indeed - it's a delicate beauty. Congrats!