Ron Newton - Sheffield 'Texas' hunter

Bruce Bump said:
Have you ever tried to forge a cork screw? :cool:
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I have watched Matt Diskin machine a corkscrew for his sommelier's knives, a trick shared by Kaj Embretsen (which I find almost as abhorrent, but not quite).

I know that Larry Fuegen forges corkscrews, and they are offered at very reasonable prices, so this does not seem outside the mein of a gifted MS. My good friend Phillip Baldwin occasionally makes corkscrews for presents to friends.

Let me be clear, on my above comment. I respect Ron Newton's smithing skills, fit and finish to the highest degree. It is simply that most of the knives that I have seen him produce have had aesthetic properties that do not appeal to me.

Is that better>:rolleyes: ?

Best Regards,

Steven Garsson
 
Ron explained that the corkscrew (also O1) was forged polished blued then very gently rolled over a mandrel rod lightly tapping and usinga torch carefully avoiding overheating..took a few tries.

I have one of Larry's Corkscrews with carved Gargoyle also pretty neat!
 
Joss said:
Steven - I don't understand your problem with corkscrews?
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I really don't want to highjack this thread with a long-winded discussion about corkscrews.

I find the Rabbit works about the best of any that I have owned. The one on my Victorinox Climber works great if I am away from home, and if that is not on me for some strange reason, then the one on my Leatherman Juice is.

Just like miniatures, I think that corkscrews are an incredible waste of time of the maker's skills.

Many makers and collectors will disagree, and that is their right, as it is mine to have no use for custom made corkscrews whatsoever, regardless of the effort and craft it takes to make one.

I told Matt Diskin if he gave me one, I would use it to remove his brains through his nose, a' la the Egyptians.:D

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
I'm not terribly interested in multiblade knives in general, but this knife is exceptional. I really like the amber stag and I like the proportion of the blade to handle. The blue highlights are a nice touch. Thanks for sharing the great knife and great photos! :thumbup:
 
Although I love this knife I have to agree on 1 point with Steven ;) and that it is not that sensible to put all that effort in the corkscrew. Besides that it probably won't function that great due to the design. There is only one sommelier that works for me and that's a Laguiole sommelier. The only thing about it is that my wife doesn't understand why I need more than one Laguiolle to open my bottles:D :D

Marcel
 
A very fine knife made with great precision.Nice fit and finish.That corkscrew looks very very nice.Some discuss that the corkscrew may not function well etc etc.Well, how many people take a very expensive custom knife and use it to cut with.Very few will do that.Mostly,the knives are admired and kept in a pristine condition.Ran will be the best judge as to how well that corkscrew works,and if he wants to use it or not.
The tip and throat sheath is a fine piece and complements the knife very nicely.My thanks to Coop who keeps posting lovely pictures of beautiful knives.Another very fine knife and sheath by Ron Newton.
 
For those of you that are gentlemen,
I thank you for your compliments and input on the Sheffield Texas Sportsmans knife. While it seems my work continues to please the majority I see it displeases the minority. It goes with the old saying you can please some of the people some of the time but not all the people all the time. My comment to Steve Garsson who I don't believe I've ever met in my life, and your comment about the knife looking like dogs__t. That's pretty strong and offensive don't you think? But we live in a free country and you have the right to be the person you are and say the things you say. It's a good thing we have more people in the world that build others up rather that cut them down all the time.
Regards,
Ron Newton
 
Ron,

To be fair, Steven did rephrase his comments:
Let me be clear, on my above comment. I respect Ron Newton's smithing skills, fit and finish to the highest degree. It is simply that most of the knives that I have seen him produce have had aesthetic properties that do not appeal to me.
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RonNewton said:
For those of you that are gentlemen,
I thank you for your compliments and input on the Sheffield Texas Sportsmans knife. While it seems my work continues to please the majority I see it displeases the minority. My comment to Steve Garsson who I don't believe I've ever met in my life, and your comment about the knife looking like dogs__t. That's pretty strong and offensive don't you think? But we live in a free country and you have the right to be the person you are and say the things you say. It's a good thing we have more people in the world that build others up rather that cut them down all the time.
Regards,
Ron Newton
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1. Ron, we have met three times, twice in Reno, and once in Atlanta, within the last 2 years. Introduced myself each time. You would recognize my face, perhaps.

2. Coop posted the pic, Riad ordered the knife, and you made it. Everybody got to do what they wanted. I don't like the aesthetics of the knife, and said so. Not much of a gentleman, so I don't take offense at the statement. I am gentle with my wife, and that is about it. Straight shooter, and a no BS sort of person.

3. My personal aesthetic is not really geared towards antique pattern knives, and I have said so many times. Think that MOST of them look like dogs**t, the Bell Pattern, the Schively, even most of the San Francisco knives, and I have handled a bunch of $100,000+ originals.

Don't take it personally, it is not YOUR rendition of the the knife, it is these patterns in general. I said that most would not care for my opinion in this case, but any chance that I get to rail against reproductions of IMNSVHO unattractive antique patterns, I take it.

4. My opinions of your work in general are not going to affect your bottom line one bit.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
I am gentle with my wife, and that is about it. Straight shooter, and a no BS sort of person.
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As a personal note for reflection, not a personal attack by any means, I always thought the BS sort of people were the rude ones. If you can´t be polite and straight to the point then I think you can work on your communication skills, if you ever want to of course... it´s a free world as Ron said. But it can be done for sure.

Coop, Ron and Riad:

Great knife and picture... everyone envolved deserves compliments. You guys are always a great source of inspiration to us.
 
The knife is very interesting from a historical prespective and obviously perfectly put together. I am not crazy about it aesthetically or design-wise.

It would make a lousy hunting knife, IMO without a guard and with all the areas to get gooked up! But thats not the point. Ron made the knife based on an original pattern and did that extremely well. It incorporates aspects of a fixed blade and folder in an intriguing package. However, It is not my cup of tea either.

Just keep in mind, when you post a knife on the internet, it isn't mandatory that everyone like it! Thats why Baskin-Robbins has 31 flavors.
Don't ever be surprised when someone says "yuck".
 
Mr Lombardo,very nice and polite way of saying that the knife does not please you.Appreciate your way of saying it.That is the way to say somthing on someone else thread about their special knife.Everybody has different tastes and it is not necessary to use rude words like "dogs..." to refer to somthing we don't like.
 
Raj said:
Mr Lombardo,very nice and polite way of saying that the knife does not please you.Appreciate your way of saying it.That is the way to say somthing on someone else thread about their special knife.Everybody has different tastes and it is not necessary to use rude words like "dogs..." to refer to somthing we don't like.
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Anthony has his way of phrasing things, and I have mine Raj, I explained that. I am a rude f**k, and if you want to call me that, I have no problem with it. I don't see Riad or Coop slamming on me anytime soon, as they both seem to accept that it "is what it is".;)

Thanks for the lesson in etiquette, though, my sensei has been trying to get me into that one for 3 years. It is a serious flaw in my psyche, but not likely to change anytime soon.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
As far as I'm concerned, there's nothing wrong with disagreeing with people or using colorful language to express an opinion. However, once you display a blatant disrespect towards others, you've crossed a line.

This knife, by the way, looks flawlessly executed and I find it very elegant. I also like the blued liners against that amber stag - the colors compliment eachother very nicely. :)
 
Wulf said:
This knife, by the way, looks flawlessly executed and I find it very elegant. I also like the blued liners against that amber stag - the colors compliment eachother very nicely. :)
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Well, we know who Ron's next customer for this style of knife is, right Wulf?:D

How many custom knives do you have, anyway, just out of curiousity? I'll answer the question first, since I asked it. I have 120+ custom knives.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
While I don't generally keep a scorecard I am currently in the slow process of cataloguing my collection. A little over half way through right now and north of 40 so far. So I'd guess somewhere in the neighborhood of 70. Would you like to compare penis size next? ;)

I do not currently own any of the work of Ron Newton. And while I find there is much to admire about the knife posted here, it is a style of knife that I will likely not order.
 
Wulf said:
While I don't generally keep a scorecard I am currently in the slow process of cataloguing my collection. A little over half way through right now and north of 40 so far. So I'd guess somewhere in the neighborhood of 70. Would you like to compare penis size next? ;)

I do not currently own any of the work of Ron Newton. And while I find there is much to admire about the knife posted here, it is a style of knife that I will likely not order.
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1. On a serious note, you should ALWAYS catalog your collection. That goes for everyone out there. Photographs and receipts are very important.

2. Should I be offended by the penis question? It is funny, but no, that was not my point. My point is that it is REALLY easy to say something nice when you have no intention of buying it.

Thank you for your honesty and response to the collection size question, I now leave this thread to the well wishers and others who wish to kiss the feet of the participants, et al. Riad does have some "wide ranging" tastes in knives, I will give him that.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
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