How about some really exotic knives

Originally posted by Recluse
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

Edited to add: Can you provide more info about Tom Enos? I never heard of him, but I'm a sucker for an inventive forged blade..........
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Hi Recluse,

Tom Enos was a maker out of Orlando, Florida. I read once that he forge, but Knives 2000 only list him as a stock removal maker, so I am not sure which is correct now. Anyway, he was known for his large, and sometimes unusual chopping designs. His work was covered quite favorably by both Fighting Knives, and Blade magazine.

Apparently, Tom has retired do to medical problems, which really is a shame. His knives have been coming up on Ebay quite a bit recently, both in a finished, and unfinished state. Very nice stuff.

HTH:D:).
 
He should join. Theres more here than just an interest in the style of knives he makes. Over in shoptalk we have an interest in his knowledge of making knives, anyone with generations of forging behind them should have something to share with others who forge, and could definitely learn something new too. I only do stock removal right now,and the forging discussions occasionally go way over my head, but I'd stil be interested in what he has to say.
 
Matt,

These knives are a cultural tradition. I found perhaps a half a dozen independent smiths involved in making these models. My impression in talking to a couple of them is that they are not entirely comfortable with this medium. I haven't be able to turn up a website or email, although they are a fully media ready U.S. venue.

They do seem to have many of the same interest that you guys do. It sounds like they want to learn and share information on forging technique and are interested finding out about available tools and materials. I would suggest that some of you contact this gentleman and start a dialog with them. Given the venue, it would probably be best to just do it initially via snail mail. I am sure that once they see our level of interest they will join in and share some of their interesting history with us.

n2s

P.S. I posted the gentleman's business card above
 
Just noticed this post. Very, very cool stuff. I always forget that there are great makers that don't even get near computers. Thanks for sharing, n2s...

It'd be great to have him onboard. From the look of the smaller knives, he could give Szabo a run for his money :D.

Zero
 
ME LIKE!!!
Man, that is some serious steel work he has there. Sign'im up! Do it now! What steel is he using on those whopper choppers?
 
He seems to be using forged spring steel. Send them a few notes and let them know why they should hang out with us. Guam is just a standard first class stamp away.

n2s
 
Time to breathe new life back into this thread.

N2S - update?

Has anyone contacted this person in Guam?

Dan


N2S - still have the chamorros?
 
Yeah, get him on board! I picked up a pair of(medium and large)blades at the Chesapeake Knife Show a year ago from a American married to a Thai who had piles of stuff he picked up in Thailand from lots of different makers. I would rate quality from fair to very good. The ones I got are sort of a cross between a khukri and a bolo-- excellent choppers! Fit and finish left a lot to be desired but considering the price that was O.K. I had a buddy grind down the sharp parts of the full tangs that protruded past the wood handle scales. He also sanded the scales smooth and finished them with polyurethane. Now not only do they work well, they are comfortable to use.
 
Originally posted by phantom4
Yeah, get him on board! I picked up a pair of(medium and large)blades at the Chesapeake Knife Show a year ago from a American married to a Thai who had piles of stuff he picked up in Thailand from lots of different makers.
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Now you're really killing me...:( :grumpy: :mad:

I hate the fact I keep missing these shows. Especially when I hear stuff like this! :rolleyes: :footinmou

Anyway, phantom4 - do you have pics? I would love to see 'em.
 
Has anyone obtained any of the blades from this maker in Guam? Any comments on the handling and quality?
There is only one master blacksmith on Guam. He has been recognized as a national heritage fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in Washington D.C.
He has taught a handful of apprectices, with a few who currently practice.
 
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