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I don't want to take that too seriously, but I've heard of the "Maryland school", the "Arkansas school", etc. I have no idea what they are.
On the other hand, I see clear influence connection between some makers. For example:
- Sid Birt, Wayne Valachovic, J. D. Smith, Robb Hudson, Hill Pearce have designs that share something, in my eye at least.
- Similarly, several makers in Montana and the Pac NW share an affinity for mosaic damascus and extra long, fast looking bowies which add up to some type of common lineage.
- Also, Jim Schmidt, Barry Davis, and (surprisingly) Kaj Embretsen have all used damscus in some distinctive ways (in a way that Dellana for example doesn't use).
What do people here think? What schools are generally recognized and acknowledged, and how are they characterized? What more informal groupings would you suggest?
On the other hand, I see clear influence connection between some makers. For example:
- Sid Birt, Wayne Valachovic, J. D. Smith, Robb Hudson, Hill Pearce have designs that share something, in my eye at least.
- Similarly, several makers in Montana and the Pac NW share an affinity for mosaic damascus and extra long, fast looking bowies which add up to some type of common lineage.
- Also, Jim Schmidt, Barry Davis, and (surprisingly) Kaj Embretsen have all used damscus in some distinctive ways (in a way that Dellana for example doesn't use).
What do people here think? What schools are generally recognized and acknowledged, and how are they characterized? What more informal groupings would you suggest?