Knives of the New York Custom Knife Show - 2012

[RogerP]

Wow, some pretty amazing provenance to that Loveless. Good idea to capture some of the unique documentation in a photo with the knife.

 

[SharpByCoop]

Great images Coop! Thanks for capturing the show, the great knives, and thanks for the kind words. We always enjoy seeing everyone.

In regards to the silent auction for the American Red Cross, you can see a list of donors and donations here... http://www.fiftyfiftyproductions.net/interior.php?InteriorPages=166.
We surpassed our goal, and raised over $15,200 for Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts. Thanks to all of our knifemakers, exhibitors, and collectors for banding together and donating such quality knives and products, and for making the auction such a big success. We would also like to thank everyone who bid on the auction items. We truly appreciate everyone's generosity and support.

Hi Kylee and Steve,

What a testament to the power of banding together and to the generosity of 'Knife People' (STeven's verbage). I am glad to see you join Bladeforums, and privileged you entered my thread just to post this fact. Please stop back often!

Coop

 

[jdm61]

Wow! I think that Casey folder falls into the "raw materials from diverse eras, and locations" category. :thumbup:

 

[Murray White]

Really like the two folders -- Thorburn and Casey. Good thing I was not there or more $ would have been spent unless gone before I arrived which is often the case. Still two great looking knives.

 

[SharpByCoop]

"In closing..." are always magical words to hear from a speaker. Maybe not so welcome here, yet here's the reality. Final posts.

This INCREDIBLE knife from Don Hanson III, MS deserved it's own thread. But, here it is again, as it was part of our story, too.

One of the most polite and gentle men we have encountered at any knife show:

Chicchi Yoneyama has given me a folder each year to display, and I was happy to show him the Knives 2013 Annual which showed his last year's knife. He asked ME to choose a subject(s) from his table and I went with the Yin/Yang dark/light handle/blade combination of small folders.

We have transitioned from hardcore Tacticals at the beginning of the thread. I'm now at the EXTREME other end of the spectrum: Art Knives

I have had the pleasure of shooting Suchat Jantanong's work (also goes by Thita Knives) many times before for other clients. Suchat is a highly regarded and illustrious maker from Thailand.

Keith Newman has been collecting his work for years, and sees the talent. Keith is a longtime collector who is now representing Suchat exclusively through his website: mrdamascusknives.com. It's a pleasure working with him.

The carving and the colors state loudly 'Custom Art Knife', and the variety is unmatched.

Do you admire decorative filework? Good filework? Here you go!

This display was shown to a new client, and within hours he purchased two of the three. They ARE as beautiful as I show them.

And speaking of fine embellishment, there is no one better-suited to punctuate this thread's closing display, than the work of Barry Lee Hands.

Closing remarks, with a giant exclamation mark...!
...is probably the most exotic engraved folder you might have seen. Fit for a KING. :thumbup:

Those are pocket lockets on both sides from Joe Kious, and Barry Lee Hands used every jewel and type of gold to do the inlays. WOW!




Thanks for viewing. Susan and I are mailing the prints out today, and am getting ready for studio work again!

Jim & Susan Cooper

 

[r connally]

Jim, was great to see you and Susan at the show. Even when in attendance a bunch of knives always seem to get missed. Thanks for this thread and the opportunity to see all the great work.

 

[Ebbtide]

Coop, top shelf, as always.

 

[KYJ]

Thank you for the great photographs !

 

[Lorien]

Those are pocket lockets on both sides from Joe Kious, and Barry Lee Hands used every jewel and type of gold to do the inlays. WOW!

in the pockets; is that goldleaf, (golden leaves?) under tortoise shell? This knife must be amazing when all senses are engaged. Thank you, however, for engaging the ones that can be through a screen, Coop!

 

[SharpByCoop]

Lorien: Yes, you are seeing things correctly. It's filled with mystery. BTW: Those are all real jewels and diamonds. Crazy.

Thank you guys!

Coop

 

[swimmerdude1127]

These are simply stunning -- very impressive!

 

[RogerP]

Most enjoyable - thanks Coop!

 

[Jos]

Always a pleasure to open a "SharpByCoop" thread!

Kevin Lesswing is a maker from NJ and just gets better and better.

Here's a very nicely made and captivating hunter. He lives in an urban environment and this signals his area as much as it looks like stucco, so he tells me. )

That is simply an elegant and really beautiful hunter! Love the engraving, adds to the knife without being "overpowering".

I've never met a knife from Kevin Casey that I didn't like. Case in point! (Yes, those colors are real. Crazy.)

Crazy colors indeed. Beautiful knife, I always enjoy looking at Kevin Caseys work! Beautiful damascus as well!

Chicchi Yoneyama has given me a folder each year to display, and I was happy to show him the Knives 2013 Annual which showed his last year's knife. He asked ME to choose a subject(s) from his table and I went with the Yin/Yang dark/light handle/blade combination of small folders.

Beautiful, elegant folders. Never heard of this maker before. (will do some "googling" later!)

I have had the pleasure of shooting Suchat Jantanong's work (also goes by Thita Knives) many times before for other clients. Suchat is a highly regarded and illustrious maker from Thailand.

Not for me, these knives. Too "loud". But, I must say, beautifully made!

And speaking of fine embellishment, there is no one better-suited to punctuate this thread's closing display, than the work of Barry Lee Hands.

Closing remarks, with a giant exclamation mark...!
...is probably the most exotic engraved folder you might have seen. Fit for a KING. :thumbup:

Those are pocket lockets on both sides from Joe Kious, and Barry Lee Hands used every jewel and type of gold to do the inlays. WOW!

Fantastic folder, fantastic engraving/inlay work. Impressive!

Jim & Susan Cooper

Jim, thanks for posting these pics. I must say I envy you, you have one of the best jobs a knifelover can have! All those spectacular, beautiful pieces that pass through your hands and appear before your camera...

Kind regards,

Jos

 

[Kohai999]

Hi Kylee and Steve,

What a testament to the power of banding together and to the generosity of 'Knife People' (STeven's verbage). I am glad to see you join Bladeforums, and privileged you entered my thread just to post this fact. Please stop back often!

Coop

Give it up for Steve Dick, Coop! He gave it to me, and thought it was a no-brainer!

Great pics, thanks as always.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[HTMD]

Awesome, Jim! U can't quit and U can't die bro. SuperCoop

 

[Kevin Jones]

Thanks Jim for posting the beautiful images for those of us who could not attend.

Steve, Great job on the auction!

 

[jonnymac44]

Great shots, Coop! Thanks for sharing these.:thumbup:

 

[Doug C]

Many thanks for the crystal clear images, Coop !
The Loveless boot and the Randall are unexpected treats.

Doug

 

[trentski]

Thanks for sharing

 

[Joss]

I love those gold inlays on pearl.