Photos SharpByCoop's Gallery of Handmade Knives

SharpByCoop said:
^^^^ All too much work. I went with another interface altogether: jAlbum's 'Turtle' skin. I unlinked the original.

This one is QUICK, easy to navigate, and includes the search feature even in the mobile devices.

See for yourself: http://www.sharpbycoop.com/jalbum/index.html

VERY pleased now.

Coop
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Coop, I use IE on my PC and this link doesn't work either. I get a HTTP 406 error. My tablet (Samsung Galaxy Tab2) is working fine now.

Marcel
 
Marcel, I just used the above link, using IE on my PC, and had no problem at all getting to this updated version of the site.

Bob
 
Hi guys,

I appreciate you exploring this. So far, all my devices work on this, including my Android phone. The Gallery opened immediately.

Not to say there wasn't a server hiccup, but that's the anomaly, and out of my control.

Link is correct. Try again in a few minutes? Clear the cache?

Don't get lost in there.... ;)

BTW: I have a selection of images I'll post later. Time for a 'fix'. ;)

Coop
 
Dazzling curves and VERY creative artistry.

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Cont....
 
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Ron Best's lockout autos have become VERY desirable. Now with a gold toothpick.
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As we groove back to earthly delights, Dr. David Taber is a student. Learning directly from Tony Bose, Enrique Pena, Bill Ruple and others.
I'd say he's making a stand for himself. Only been making knives for two years. Pay close attention!
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White wedding....
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How about synthetics?
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Even his son Jason has caught the desire and the talents.
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(This is a trailer for an upcoming movie....)
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A final formal closer of one of the finest traditional makers known: Jess Horn.
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Thanks for viewing. I've been busy since the New Year started.

Coop
 
Those Dr. T's are gorgeous Coop!
 
Another Ron Best beauty, he just keeps pushin' his own bar upward! And that Buster drop point is gorgeous, the jade really cranks it up a notch.
 
This thread is my Gallery thread, but it's also my 'blog'. I post various things from time to time that are relevant to OUR world, from my perspective.

I've spent the last ten years learning how to extract/impart the desire embedded in a custom knife through visuals. One of the phrases I coined early in my career was this:

'No one needs a custom knife. They have to want it.' :thumbsup:

Which brings me to my second point, and totally cliche'd phrase:

'You only get one chance to make a good first impression'

The most successful makers 'get this' and their posts and displays are intentional. The number of attaboys and A+ followups are directly proportionate to the quality of the initial reactions.

  • Post GREAT images and you will get great response.
  • Post adequate images and you will get appropriate response.
  • Post mediocre images and you will only get polite response.
Do you care about the path your knifemaking career is taking? Of course you do. Onward and upward, right?

Photography is a required skill set no different than heat treating and making sheaths. An exceptional maker needs to assess themselves and their upward path and learn to do it themselves, and to do it right.

Otherwise, you're just a good maker, and the forums are FILLED with good makers. You are then, simply average. (No one wants to be 'average'.)

Here's my suggestion for a maker to step away from the average and turn exceptional:

  1. Build a proper light tent. My sticky thread in the Gallery is filled with good info. There are other sources, too.
  2. Learn to take images which are clear. Shadows on the blades, distracting backgrounds, dark images all spell: MEDIOCRE WORK.
  3. Do not, and I will stress this again: DO NOT post crappy cell phone or any camera shots of your work if the photography isn't flattering.
  4. In your exuberance to share what is probably a wonderful piece of work, you can lose out on the most valuable timing aspect you have in your control:
The ability to create desire in your work.

We have a Photography forum here and plenty of experts which beg for a chance to help , and I am always willing to teach a man to fish.

I have taught my 10-yr-old son a phrase: Delayed gratification. It SO hard for him to understand, and it's primal to avert this.

This is your challenge. Take your time and post even better images in your opening salvo. I guarantee great responses and your path to success will rise faster than you imagined.

For the future I will refer to 'Post 815' as my icon for this message. Don't be caught with that remark. :p :eek:

For my Clients: addendum from Post 891:

If I do have the privilege of working with you, I would like to give you a couple of guidelines:

Rule #1: Never, EVER, use my name(s) in a subject line.

It's always about the knife, the maker, the build, and the collector. My images bring the story forth and speaks volumes.
I actually cringe if a well-meaning client posts my name in the subject line. A polite mention in the thread would be all I'd want and that's optional. I want the actors to get the applause, not the stage director.

Rule #2: Please post the image at the web size I have delivered. Both of our work is on the line and under review.

I can give EVERYONE a permanent link to the image in case you don't have an outside photo host.

Rule #3: I would always prefer a maker to post a thread on their own with the images.

You will get MUCH more commentary than this 'quiet as a library' Gallery. Because of the number of individual clients I have, I limit starting threads about a maker's work to simply posting in this gallery. I cannot start a new thread for every maker, so I don't do this for ANYONE. It's being fair. (I break this rule when I have purchased a piece on my own. That's my only caveat.)

THIS THREAD HAS AT LEAST NEW 5000 VIEWS PER WEEK. THAT, AND YOU CAN SEE PREVIOUS WORK. IT IS THE MOST EXPOSURE GIVEN TO A CLIENT IN THE KNIFE WORLD! :D

Thanks for reading. I wish you well. :thumbsup: :)

Coop
 
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Thank you so much for posting the Jess Horn pieces. Those knives have been on my "wanted" list since I first discovered custom knives.
 
Here's a little update with some pieces I've worked on lately:

Mike Craddock builds them strong and classic.
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Tim Britton makes a fine traditional. This one will head to the penthouse suite.
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Joe Kious creates the canvas, and C.J. Cai creates the storyline. This one is compelling. (Note the beard and the horses tail are raised in 3D white gold. Love how he worked the top of the opener button as the mouth. Brilliant.)
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Jody Muller did his Aztec engraving on a Jared Price framelock.
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R.J. Martin just went to the Tactical Invitational with these five knives and more. All sold easily. They are rich in colors and thick metal.
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Set your sights NOW on the upcoming ECCKS on Mar 2nd-4th. Within eyesight of Manhattan in Jersey City
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Thanks for viewing!

Jim
 
your excellent photographs of exquisite knives never cease to blow my mind.

I'm especially fond of that jade handled Warenski hunter!
 
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