Knives of the Blade Show 2014 • Raising the Bar!

[Meier66]

Outstanding photos of extraordinary beautiful knives, thanks for sharing!!

 

[mwschilling]

Coop you take already beautiful knives to a new level. Thanks for sharing these photos.

 

[SharpByCoop]

Thank you, men. I know my images are appealing. This is reinforced all the time. However, this thread is MY return back to my clients about their work. Not mine.

Do me a favor: Pick one knife that you find interest in, or something that you hadn't noticed before. Talk about that.

THAT would make me smile.

Coop (still editing....)

 

[MT Damascus]

Thanks for taking the time to share these great pictures, Jim.

I really enjoyed the pics of Tom Ploppert's knives, the wharncliffe lockback whittler is a stunning piece, and it shows where his ability lies, which is right up with the best slip joint makers.

Kris

 

[Redsnake1997]

Scott McGhee makes it look easy. All the masters do.

Coop... some great pics of GREAT knives!! This one f/ Scott ended up in my possession!! Can I use this pic w/your markings on other forums? Your pics are so much better than the ones I can take.

 

[SharpByCoop]

^^^ I wish you would. Please do. Congrats!

Kris: Yes, I concur. I was pleasantly impressed, too.

Jim

 

[NSLST]

hi Coop

have you taken any knife pics from Jeff Harkins or Robert Weinstock knives

thanks

 

[Alan G.]

I had to look up Richard Rogers after your photos. I had never seen them before but the "sharpie" model is an awesome little knife. I would love to own one of those sleek and slim sharpies one day.

 

[SharpByCoop]

hi Coop

have you taken any knife pics from Jeff Harkins or Robert Weinstock knives

thanks

Yes. Outstanding makers, both. But not at this show. Search my website.

Coop

 

[SharpByCoop]

Double tap.

 

[RSKT]

THIS dagger would come out the backside....

The linear pattern is really refreshing. Not that other damascus patterns EVER get old, but these certainly stand out.

I'm curious about this grind. It seems to be hollow ground mid-bevel with the last 1/4-1/5 to the cutting edge more flat than a usual hollow grind.

So elegant. What enamors me most about these are the handles. The unique materials, the way they are shaped. I mean, don't get me wrong, EVERYTHING about these knives is breathtaking. But the "scale" look to the first pictured and the feather appearance of the second really strike my fancy. I'm curious what the materials are. If I were to guess, I'd say stabilized and resin cased pine-cone for the top example. But I don't know about the second one?

 

[RogerP]

Awesomeness as always. I look forward to seeing the test knives each year. That Peck award winner is a honey. And I love LOVE that crazy Tomberlin Eastern fusion piece. Just terrific.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Thanks Coop, as always spectacular shots of spectacular knives, we appreciate all the behind the scenes work that goes on long before and long after the doors have closed and dinner's been eaten, the last drink drunk,, your still plugging away trying to get through all the shots.

Thanks again from all of us who couldn't make the show, we live vicariously through your pictures. :thumbup:

 

[Idlewild]

Outstanding/stunning knives and fabulous photogaphs...inspirational thread!

 

[SharpByCoop]

RSKT: I hope Mark will answer that for you.

Roger: I miss you. Thanks for poking your head in.

Ted: You are right on all counts. I'm STILL not nearly finished!

Robert: Many thanks.

Keep Calm and Clamor On!

David Sharp with his clear rendition of the RWL fighter (Dixon?)

Ken Steigerwalt is now a familiar theme in MY threads. This time in 18K gold!

Pete Pruyn is one of the warmest and most likable guys I've met. Like his knives!

Clean and Precise? Kirby Lambert is KILLING it here. One of my faves.

Another easygoing maker with the warmest of materials and shapes. John Parks.

Butch Deveraux has this 'Wyoming Ranch style' which is useful and his signature look. A petite trio.

 

[SharpByCoop]

Luke Swenson shows how skillfull HE is.

As does Nathan Carothers. To really appreciate this knife watch his WIP.

Kunihiko Tamatsu leads the Japanese contingent with characteristic quality.

Two versions of the RWL NY Special.

Akio Shinozaki with a very Sheffield looking period piece.

Will Zermino adds his workhorse flipper into the display.

Ted Boezaart delights the hunting crowd with a bit of style.

Steve Culver: Closing with an outstanding marriage of a few traditional styles not generally seen together, but WOW does it grab you.

I still have more but am awaiting return approvals. Tomorrow.

Thanks for viewing!

 

[Pete_H]

Don Hanson used 5400 yr-old bog oak handles, and forged 5400 layers of steel on the cleaver.

I imagine if you could only own one knife to do everything from butchering hogs to peeling potatoes this would be the blade. It would also be useful for keeping your daughter's suitors in check (eg. At 3 second intervals: Look him directly in the eye, look directly at the blade edge, look him directly in the eye, look directly at the blade etc) but I digress...

I love everything about this cleaver including the way Coop can make such a brute of a knife levitate effortlessly :thumbup:

Cheers....Pete

 

[Murphnuge]

I wish I'd have gotten around more. Like always there's a lot of outstanding work here and you've documented it extraordinarily well.

 

[Doug C]

As always except maybe getting better if that's possible..
KILLER imagery of wondrous knives and sheaths.
Thank you, Coop !

Doug

 

[nikoknife48]

Some of us are unable to get to Blade but I appreciate you sharing these epic photos and knives !