Knives of the Blade Show 2012 Art, Classics, and Surprises
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Great photos as usual Coop. nice to see so many knives that I did not see and likely were gone before the show began. Always enjoy seeing new ideas as presented by the new JS members.
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Many thanks to Jim for the beautiful images. For those of us who couldn't make the show. We still get a taste of what was. To those who made JS congrates.
"Bing"
Bruce Bingenheimer
ABS Journeysmith
CKCA
"Bing"
Bruce Bingenheimer
ABS Journeysmith
CKCA
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Coop Those photo's are unbelievable!! I didn't get a chance to see some of the other JS test knives up close and I know these pictures do them justice. I definitely was in with a great group of knife makers.
Thanks for posting all these.
Steve
Thanks for posting all these.
Steve
Kohai999
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I'd just like to say that the photos are superb as always, Coop!
Unfortunately, I can't find anything shown with a superlative WOW factor, and that is pretty disappointing. Every year at Blade I usually find something that is so unique, so thrilling, and overall, that isn't my visual experience from the photos from you and everyone else.
The stuff from Sam Lurquin had everyone buzzing that called in from Blade, but it really does nothing for me....every once in a while, there is a less than sublime Blade, and this one seemed to be it, as far as I can tell....sadly.
Best Regards,
STeven Garsson
Unfortunately, I can't find anything shown with a superlative WOW factor, and that is pretty disappointing. Every year at Blade I usually find something that is so unique, so thrilling, and overall, that isn't my visual experience from the photos from you and everyone else.
The stuff from Sam Lurquin had everyone buzzing that called in from Blade, but it really does nothing for me....every once in a while, there is a less than sublime Blade, and this one seemed to be it, as far as I can tell....sadly.
Best Regards,
STeven Garsson
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STeven: Thanks for your appreciations. 
Maybe, just maybe, the second batch I'm preparing will have a spark to ignite your desire. We'll see.
I spent a needed day away from my computer with my son. It was Father's Day. Beautiful day outdoors, doing a letterbox exploration with him.
More tomorrow!
Coop
Maybe, just maybe, the second batch I'm preparing will have a spark to ignite your desire. We'll see.I spent a needed day away from my computer with my son. It was Father's Day. Beautiful day outdoors, doing a letterbox exploration with him.
More tomorrow!
Coop
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David Lisch: We've been seeing this one in it's own thread. So cool.
Sandro Boeck hails from South America, I believe. Outstanding.
Butch Deveraux with a familiar style, done REALLY sexy.
TFK = Tango Foxtrot Knives (Tom Ferry, MS, has created this mid-tech line.)
Jon Graham took his proven design and literally shot a few holes in it with a .204 Ruger..
Here's the exit wounds...
Sandro Boeck hails from South America, I believe. Outstanding.
Butch Deveraux with a familiar style, done REALLY sexy.
TFK = Tango Foxtrot Knives (Tom Ferry, MS, has created this mid-tech line.)
Jon Graham took his proven design and literally shot a few holes in it with a .204 Ruger..
Here's the exit wounds...
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Tony Hughes has a vibrant knife in this one.
Spent a little extra time admiring Jerry Fisk's NLT fighter. Crazy work!
Shawn McIntyre, MS hails from Australia...
...Look at this steel!
What a hamon. (I used some mad skillz to show it properly.
A departure from his normal work, this S.R. Johnson dagger was on order for over five years. What a gratifying wait!
Speaking of stock removal, here's newcomer Chad Nell with great skills.
Spent a little extra time admiring Jerry Fisk's NLT fighter. Crazy work!
Shawn McIntyre, MS hails from Australia...
...Look at this steel!
What a hamon. (I used some mad skillz to show it properly.
A departure from his normal work, this S.R. Johnson dagger was on order for over five years. What a gratifying wait!
Speaking of stock removal, here's newcomer Chad Nell with great skills.
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Gary Root draws on a LOT of talent in his work...
The tip is held in place with a rare earth magnet to keep it stable.
Ray Rybar: One part storyteller, one part activist, one part knifemaker. Unprecedented works!
And a final touch back to tradition with a smart slipjoint from Johnny Stout.
I have finally finished all my edits. I'm on my 12th hour now...
More tomorrow when I get approvals.
Thanks for viewing!
Coop
The tip is held in place with a rare earth magnet to keep it stable.
Ray Rybar: One part storyteller, one part activist, one part knifemaker. Unprecedented works!
And a final touch back to tradition with a smart slipjoint from Johnny Stout.
I have finally finished all my edits. I'm on my 12th hour now...
More tomorrow when I get approvals.
Thanks for viewing!
Coop
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If the photos look a bit small this morning, I've exceeded my monthly allocation of bandwidth (not storage) on Fototime, so they downsize.
I just re-upped my subscription. Check back later for full glory.
I'll post many more this evening. I can't until then. Savor what we have!
JIm
I just re-upped my subscription. Check back later for full glory.
I'll post many more this evening. I can't until then. Savor what we have!
JIm
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Hey Coop
Thanks for the work on the knives, fantastic as usual. And an big thanks for the posting, it is a bunch of extra work you do for everyone and it is appreciated. I always miss so much at the show it is great to have a chance to see it again from home!
Thanks for the work on the knives, fantastic as usual. And an big thanks for the posting, it is a bunch of extra work you do for everyone and it is appreciated. I always miss so much at the show it is great to have a chance to see it again from home!