Mr. Shadley

cnas122

cnas122

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Ok, so I don't see enough of Gene's knives on here. Just saw a beauty on the Customs and Handmade Forum and I would like to see some more. The knives of his that I own have the crispest snap, and the tightest fit, of just about anything I have seen or held. Plus, he stamps them in cursive, which is pretty high brow if you ask me (joke). Here is my newest beauty. Bought it through a dealer (didn't want to wait) and I'm sure his photo of the knife was included in the sale :) Rem bone, ATS, 3 5/8 closed.

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I love it:thumbup: I've been wanting to add a custom Stockman to my line up, but the right knife, price, and extra $ haven't all lined up at the same time...within the next year or so it's gonna happen;)
 
I don't know what number he is on now (maybe 1600?), but I would hope to see at least 10% of those up on this thread.
 
Very nice. I'm looking forward to seeing his knives in person, as well as a few others, at Blade.
 
I've come close, on several occasions to buying a knife of his. What has held me back is what I've heard about pretty tight springs. I've got kinda weak nails so have shied away. Where on the 0-10 scale is yours cnas?

Mike
 
The knives of his that I have probably measure about an 8 (where 10 is pretty damn hard to open). They are definitely pretty tight, but after a few months of use, they loosen up a little bit. Not a lot, but a bit.
 
Well, I guess by the response to this forum, people just don't like Gene's knives. Tiss, Tiss.
 
I better chime in.

I love his knives. No one finishes off backspring/liners like Gene does.

I always try to spend time with him when I see him often times wandering around Blade together for a short period.
 
I also would love to see more examples of Mr. Shadley's work. With his volume of work I am sure there is a wide variation in patterns and evolution of his execution in the making. I have not been fortunate enough to have one in my hands to examine but every picture I have seen of his knives, they look 1ST rate.

I think that all of us that love custom slips owe Mr Shadley along with men like Tony and Reese Bose, Davis etc a "thank you " for bringing this wonderful facet of knife making to the forefront.

Ken
 
I agree. I just haven't seen too many examples of his knives, which is why I started this thread. I've only seen his knives on dealer sites and I am sure they only represent a small portion of his designs.
 
I just spent a few minutes and did a search for Mr shadley's knives. There are some pretty nice examples of his work to be found.

Ken
 
cnas122 said:
Well, I guess by the response to this forum, people just don't like Gene's knives. Tiss, Tiss.
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Actually, I'm a pretty big admirer of his knives and had purchased a very nice one a year or so back that unfortunately had to be returned to the seller. (Long story.)

Had that knife been in the condition it was advertised, that Shadley would be a permanent part of my collection.

There are many folks here who admire his work.
 
In my long term quest, to obtain an interpretation of the Harness Jack from the custom makers of the day, Gene made me this nice little Sleeveboard HJ.
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The punch is the challenge that many makers shy away from. But many are brave!!
 
i own one traditional slip joint folder only, and it is from mr shadley. maybe it's just my very limited experience, but i don't know what could be improved. that stockman is gorgeous, as well as the sleeveboard! i'd like to see more of his work, too!

best regards,
hans
 
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