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Knifemaker's All Time Favorites?
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Here's a couple of my favorite
Bill
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As I stated earlier, it doesn't seem possible to choose my favorite Hanson fixed-blade but believe this is my favorite of Don's Folders, just slightly beating out my Hanson Auto Dagger.
Have always loved this Bill Ruple piece.
I still kick myself for selling the top one. To this day, it's my favorite folder of all time. But it was over the legal limit for an auto here in Cali.
Just look at that walrus ivory, it still makes me cry just thinkin' about it.
Kevin, I had lost the image, glad you posted this!
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This is my favorite fighter. I loved how it looked and felt in the hand. I'm still looking for another chunk of the black palm similar to this one.
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DSC_0102 by Mike Quesenberry, on Flickr[/URL]
This little hunter is just the right size, imo.
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DSC_0122 by Mike Quesenberry, on Flickr[/URL]
Green walrus, and tons of chatoyance
. Definitely a favorite.
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IMG_6187 by Mike Quesenberry, on Flickr[/URL]
This one was my biggest challenge to date. I think that's why I've got a soft spot in my heart for it.
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dogbone by Mike Quesenberry, on Flickr[/URL]
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DSC_0102 by Mike Quesenberry, on Flickr[/URL]This little hunter is just the right size, imo.
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DSC_0122 by Mike Quesenberry, on Flickr[/URL]Green walrus, and tons of chatoyance
. Definitely a favorite.[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike_quesenberry/7584717106/]
IMG_6187 by Mike Quesenberry, on Flickr[/URL]This one was my biggest challenge to date. I think that's why I've got a soft spot in my heart for it.
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dogbone by Mike Quesenberry, on Flickr[/URL]
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May as well join in.
These are a few more or less recent ones that I like a lot.
Not that all my babies aren't loved equally...
John
These are a few more or less recent ones that I like a lot.
Not that all my babies aren't loved equally...
John
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Is it weird that I have WAAAAY more favorites made by other makers than those that I have made?
Most of my personal favorites are still in my head and haven't actually been made yet.
Of the ones that I have made, with most of them, it's some kind of significance to me personally that puts them in this category as much or more than just the looks or feel of the knife.
Like this one. It was the result of the first time that I actually had a paid student in my shop. But I still really dig how the wood and the damascus went so well with each other.
This one I just like
This one forced so many lessons on me during construction, and it helped to really define the style that I personally like, and also earned me the Peck award when I got my Js.
If I had to pick just one--- it would be this one. There were so many failures and triumphs on the very long journey of building this knife... many of which were things I was forced to learn about myself, not just knife making. Plus I am still fond of how it looks and feels.
This is one of the few that turned out almost exactly like I intended it to, LOL
These two were kind of personal milestones on the path to better understanding the clay hardening and polishing process...
This one is soon to be one of my favorites, although it's not done just yet.
Most of my personal favorites are still in my head and haven't actually been made yet.
Of the ones that I have made, with most of them, it's some kind of significance to me personally that puts them in this category as much or more than just the looks or feel of the knife.
Like this one. It was the result of the first time that I actually had a paid student in my shop. But I still really dig how the wood and the damascus went so well with each other.
This one I just like
This one forced so many lessons on me during construction, and it helped to really define the style that I personally like, and also earned me the Peck award when I got my Js.
If I had to pick just one--- it would be this one. There were so many failures and triumphs on the very long journey of building this knife... many of which were things I was forced to learn about myself, not just knife making. Plus I am still fond of how it looks and feels.
This is one of the few that turned out almost exactly like I intended it to, LOL
These two were kind of personal milestones on the path to better understanding the clay hardening and polishing process...
This one is soon to be one of my favorites, although it's not done just yet.
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What a great thread.. and such talent.
Here are some of mine:
My proto-mort backsword:
And a Rondel...
And a Belduque...
Wish I could narrow it down more... but it's so hard!
Here are some of mine:
My proto-mort backsword:
And a Rondel...
And a Belduque...
Wish I could narrow it down more... but it's so hard!
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What a great thread! So many great knives that I haven't seen in a while or somehow missed. Here are a couple of my favorites:
This first one is an Arkansas toothpick that I started making after trip to the Historic Arkansas Museum.
This one has a blade forged and handle/guard worked on at Old Washington. So, it has some extra mojo/memories.
This first one is an Arkansas toothpick that I started making after trip to the Historic Arkansas Museum.
This one has a blade forged and handle/guard worked on at Old Washington. So, it has some extra mojo/memories.
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I've put all my eggs in one basket and havent gotten it done yet.
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I've put all my eggs in one basket and havent gotten it done yet.
Bruce, this piece is soooooo awesome. I'm sure the owner will be tickled pink.
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I've put all my eggs in one basket and havent gotten it done yet.
You've outdone yourself with this one, Bruce. Let us know more about it when you can.
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What an amazing showcase of custom knives!
Thanks for sharing your favorites.
Thanks for sharing your favorites.
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Thanks Gary,
Its a 50 caliber matchlock ignition. The barrel is cannister twist damascus of mild steel and pure nickel. I've been working on it for months.
Its a 50 caliber matchlock ignition. The barrel is cannister twist damascus of mild steel and pure nickel. I've been working on it for months.
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You must have the patience of Job.
I've done one or two 30 day projects which pushed my limits. I'm looking forward to seeing more. BTW--That looks a lot like Turkish walnut. Correct?Gary
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This one is going on almost 5 months off and on. Why yes that is "turkish walnut" good eye.
You must have the patience of Job.
Gary
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Nick, I have always like your Peck Award knife, but I have to tell you that even back then when I first saw your 5, I liked the blackwood handled bowie you had a little bit better. Not sure why, but it just spoke to me.
Is it weird that I have WAAAAY more favorites made by other makers than those that I have made?
Most of my personal favorites are still in my head and haven't actually been made yet.
Of the ones that I have made, with most of them, it's some kind of significance to me personally that puts them in this category as much or more than just the looks or feel of the knife.
Like this one. It was the result of the first time that I actually had a paid student in my shop. But I still really dig how the wood and the damascus went so well with each other.
This one I just like
This one forced so many lessons on me during construction, and it helped to really define the style that I personally like, and also earned me the Peck award when I got my Js.
If I had to pick just one--- it would be this one. There were so many failures and triumphs on the very long journey of building this knife... many of which were things I was forced to learn about myself, not just knife making. Plus I am still fond of how it looks and feels.
This is one of the few that turned out almost exactly like I intended it to, LOL
These two were kind of personal milestones on the path to better understanding the clay hardening and polishing process...
This one is soon to be one of my favorites, although it's not done just yet.