Latest collection photos: Ed Fowler

[2knife]

Sheephorn "Ring of Fire"

Bowies and Camps

Heavy Camp

Panorama/ handles

Pronghorn & Yearling

David

 

[Kevin Jones]

Very impressive collection David.
I tend to be drawn to the knives with straighter handles.
You don't truly appreciate the variations in Ed's blade profiles until seeing so many in a group like that.

 

[Steve Nuckels]

Wow!

I agree with Kevin!

I forged a blade at the Historic Moran Shop some time ago that has a very Fowler flavor. I need to finish it! I appreciate Mr. Fowlers style.

Thanks for posting your great collection.

Steve
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W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation

 

[JParanee]

WOW quite the collection and quite an accomplishment on many levels

Congrats

 

[Bigfattyt]

These are an acquired taste, for sure.

When I first saw one of Fowlers knives in this style I thought it was very odd looking. The lines, the long ricasso area, the huge handles.

As my tastes have "matured" I find these knives are more and more my style. Wish I had a few!



That is a great line up!

 

[2knife]

Thank you, all. I appreciate the comments. I feel privileged to have known Ed. His type of knife reflects the life he has lived, perhaps more than many of todays bladsmiths. After all, he raises buck sheep! I hope photos such as these will help showcase his work and serve to show some examples.

These knives are just the ones i have been lucky to acquire. I have bought and sold, a process of about 12 or more years. Its been fun, and a worthwhile effort! To preserve a group of ones favorite knifemaker's work.. what better reason does one need?
David

 

[Jon Brand]

Very nice. I miss my Fowler very much and intend to grab another one day.

I like that small bowie looking blade on the very bottom of the first photo. I have not seen one from him quite like that.

 

[tobii3]

Sheephorn "Ring of Fire"

Beautiful...absolutely beautiful.

 

[MVF]

I don't know if you can really appreciate Ed's knives until you hold a few, at least I couldn't. After holding a few, and hearing Ed explain what each and every feature was and why he did it that way you definitely see them in a whole new light.

Definitely a great guy, too- as long as you like crusty!

 

[RogerP]

I don't know if you can really appreciate Ed's knives until you hold a few, at least I couldn't.

I'd say that's true for me too. Judging from pictures alone, I thought the handles would feel overly huge and clunky. In fact, they feel terrific.

 

[peterinct]

That is a MOST impressive Fowler collection!

A few years ago at Blade, I spent some time at Ed's table. THAT was when I developed an appreciation for the subtle differences and the designs. As I handled each knife, Ed explained the design and intended purpose. It all made perfect sense and I developed an appreciation for the knives and methods used to make them.

I like 52100 steel and Ed has a devotion to it. He was informative, friendly and was generous with his time.

Thanks for showing your collection David,
Peter

 

[JayGoliath]

The Heavy Camp and Pronghorn is a lifetime goal to achieve!

 

[braillediver]

I don't know if you can really appreciate Ed's knives until you hold a few

The fact I've seen many of his knives in a lovingly used state speaks highly of its utility. Ed Fowler is one of the makers’ knives I aspire to own and use.

Mitch

 

[Lorien]

His type of knife reflects the life he has lived, perhaps more than many of todays bladsmiths.

that is a very interesting statement that says a lot about contemporary bladesmithing.
Ed Fowler's approach and impact will probably never be replicated.

 

[bandaidman]

That is quite a collection. I have heard somewhere his knife handles are generally made to fit right handed people. Is that true?

 

[2knife]

That is quite a collection. I have heard somewhere his knife handles are generally made to fit right handed people. Is that true?

Thanks! Yes, right handed is generally the norm, with occasional left handed knives. Here's a link to an example:
http://bladegallery.com/shopexd.asp?id=2831&photo=1&size=b

 

[2knife]

Thank you everyone for the comments!
David

 

[Doug C]

David,

WOW ! What a superb collection of Fowlers !
Your dedication is impressive and I'm sure there are others but when I hear crusty I think of D.E. "Ed" Henry,
Shiva Ki and now Ed Fowler.

Hope that last sentence wasn't too far OT..lol.
Again, impressive and thanks for sharing !

Doug

 

[2knife]

Very nice. I miss my Fowler very much and intend to grab another one day.

I like that small bowie looking blade on the very bottom of the first photo. I have not seen one from him quite like that.

Thanks Jonathan, and good luck!
The small bowie, Ed calls the "Tribute" knife- after those makers who influenced and inspired him. This is #3 of 4 and was pictured earlier this year: (some may recall)

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[2knife]

I still love this photo! (Arizona custom knives)