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SharpByCoop

SharpByCoop

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That's my guidelines for a photo contest on another forum. Here's my version, as I am not entering the contest.

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15-year old folder. Timeless elegance.

Coop
 
Awesome folder! What kind of wood is it sitting on? It has REALLY dramatic looking grain. :eek:
 
Methinks it's Olivewood. Isn't it nice? :)

Coop
 
The knife is stunning and that photo looks so fantastic that I am tempted to reach into my monitor to fondle the knife.

The effect is as 3 dimensional as I have seen.

Incredible job Jim!
 
It certainly is beautiful wood. That pic is stunning too. Bastid is right, it does look like you can reach in and touch the items. Awesome picture, Jim!
 
I'm guessing Spalted Maple.
It definately looks spalted.
(maybe, I don't really know that much)
 
I'm guessing the folder is just beautiful but you certainly capture that essence in photos. Another top-notch photo from you, Coop.

It does look like an exceptional piece of Olivewood.

Now you just MUST tell us about the knife... :) Jason.
 
Truthfully this is one of my proudest shots. Somehow it all works. I did some subtle things that make it stand out. But that's MY secret... ;)

Most of you know my fascination and focus on collecting the knives crafted by Hill Pearce (For those new, he hasn't been involved in knifemaking in about 13 years). Every so often something pops up on the radar screen. In this case I have Les Robertson and Bob Neal to thank. They are aware of my interests and in conversation with Paul Basch and Julie Hyman on knives brought to Vegas, this one showed up from a deceased collector's estate sale. (You have to pry them out of their cold dead hands, it appears! <grin>) At the time I was unprepared for purchase, so I let it stay on Paul's table, which he was doing as a favor to Julie.

I talked about this on my Vegas thread, and after the show I ended up calling Julie Hyman (www.arizonacustomknives.com) to see if we could strike a deal. Julie was plenty willing to work with me and we made each other happy. We came away much better acquainted and had a few laughs. I'll be back.

I own three of his folders already, but two of them have cracked scales. (The two walnut ones.... :() This one is as if he made it yesterday. Absolutely minty fresh!

Here is the full monty:

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Great action and characteristic styling. I like how in the closed view the mark and the end of the filework align with the bolster's fluting. Random? I'd bet not.

This compliments my other folder that is pristine as well:

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So overall, I am VERY pleased with my Vegas endeavor. Things have a way of working out nicely with perseverence! I can't wait to call Hill and talk about my good fortune. He'll be pleased

A BIG thanks goes to Les, Bob, and Julie for the score.

Thanks for asking. :)

Coop
 
Coop, When are you going to learn to take a decent picture? :D Those are just terrific! How'd the pictures turn out from Vegas? The block of wood is olive forsure, I've got a piece that looks like it came from the same tree......
 
Coop, great work as usual. Gus is right, that first photo has a lot of depth to it. The essense of a great photo to me is wanting the viewer to feel like they can reach in and touch it. Not easy to pull off, you've done it wonderfully with that top photo.

I've saved all of the these pics for future reference. This is one of the nicest knives I've seen done on a Barlow theme. The blade shape and the lockback aren't typical of a Barlow knife, but it's just beautifully executed.
 
Thanks Phil. When I get kudos from you, I feel very accomplished. I *still* consider you as a mentor. :D

Yes, Hill's knives are exceptional. Especially this one.

Coop
 
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