My collection pieces • (2) 'new' Hill Pearce fixed blades

Coop,

Congrats on these two tantalizing additions to your wonderful Pearce collection !
ELEGANT ! :cool:

Doug
 
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Hi guys,

Well, I much appreciate your time to comment and I know you also admire his work. There is a lot to take in.

As requested: I've posted this group shot in times past, and these two are the newest addition (not shown).

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I have mentioned a number of times that Hill thought knifemaking relatively easy, compared to his muzzle-loading contemporary Pennsylvania rifles. Mike Krall sent me these scans from his book of the subject:

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(These are larger images than the forum allows. If you want to see the details, open the photo in a new tab.)

Telling, aren't they!

Thanks again.

Coop
 
What a great feeling it must have been when these made their way to your home. Both are real beauties.

I am particularly taken with the damascus knife. I find the overall shape captivating and the filework is slaying me, love it! Congratulations, Coop. I also feel like it is one of those "meant to be" things.
 
Very cool collection, the file work is great and very interesting to look at as are the knives themselves. Thanks for sharing
 
Jim,

As you know it is all about the design, and the workmanship.

You're happy....that's all that matters, right? You know what is what, and when you find a maker that it clicks with....it's all good.

Me? I wouldn't trade my Burt Foster or Matt Diskin knives for anything.....Burt gives it the solid treatment....no stretching of the imagination or nostalgia required, Matt makes kickin' folders.;)

Between the two, there is some solid representation of what THIS is about.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Great collection. Nice to see someone who still has a passion for collecting these fine old works of art.
 
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