Photos SharpByCoop's Gallery of Handmade Knives

Here's a few that really interested me.

An older small Joe Kious piece with a young Jon Robyn as engraver. That pearl is vibrant!
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A modern classic by Enrique Pena.
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I've never even heard of Ron Richards. This was a well-built titanium folder, and it's not an auto. Just a button lock.
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There is no wonder why Michael Walker has had such meteroric success. He always creates something fresh and incredibly complex, but with his style.
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And a rare old skool guthook skinner from the short period which had Bob Loveless and Steve Johnson working together. Really a gem.
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Thanks for viewing.

Coop
 
An older small Joe Kious piece with a young Jon Robyn as engraver. That pearl is vibrant!
Stunning image Coop. Really perfect. Great control over the bright steel, warmth in the gold and engraving,
great use of contrast to reveal the beautiful carved pearl and underneath, a subtle rainbow or color. :thumbup:
No loss of detail in dark areas, excellent background color, my favorite piece of US currency...
I could go on and on telling people what's good about this image. I bet you smiled out loud when you saw it in final form. :D
 
^^^ Thank you, Buddy. Sometimes it works with little effort, sometimes I struggle. Sometimes I work with a LOT of effort and it still bombs. LOL! :p

Here's a few that were hiding in a folder I'd forgotten about.

Something OLD.....

Jon Robyn is, in my opinion, unmatched in his storytellinng and variety of styles. I blew this one UP for you to scrutinize. There's evil on every corner.
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A classic Jimmy Lile button lock.
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No past maker is getting more buzz than Jim Schmidt right now. There's a book about to be released of his works. This knife is probably in it?
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Something NEW.....

Ken Steigerwalt has found a convincing theme with his Art Deco sculpting.
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You are going to see Suchat's knives everywhere. He's taking off now. I'm pointing out the EXTREMELY well done scrimshaw by Panja on this piece. Most times the human likeness is close, but not perfect. This one is perfect.
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Mike Craddock's growth curve is a firm steep line pointing up!
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Mark Knapp has matched the steel and the handle patterns, even using translucent amber this time.
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Thanks. Teaser: I have a few fixed blades done that will ROCK, but the owners will post on their own when it's time. :D

Coop
 
I'm so pleased that 've found this thread...don't know how I missed it for so long. I'm stunned at the contents here and must take the next week off to catch up with all that's shown here. Thanks for all the work and fine photography...appreciated!
 
Every time I come here my mind is blown, and I am simultaneously demoralized and inspired. What incredible skill there is in the hands of human artists, and how generous of Coop to post these works here for our enjoyment.
 
I am always amazed at the talent and artistry out there. Coops ability to capture it so well in a photograph is artistry at its best.

Steve
 
That gut hook skinner does take me back to the old school days - nice! The Schmidt dagger is stunning.
 
Here is a set of images I created for the March Of Dimes Benefit - The Mastersmith's Project. It's a raffle being selected on April 12th 2013. Click here for the details.

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The late Norm Bardsley was not known for his subtle knives. Here you see why! (This was over 20" long!)
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D. Hoskins sent me these really nice 'tactical' folders. He's a Christian and he even included the little cross in his thumbstuds. :)
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The late Ron Gaston made a lot of really clean knives.
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Lamont Coombs must have worked a while on this file work! :eek:
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I had the pleasure of a visit with Paul Rohaly today and his friend Roger (who supplied the ^^^ Coombs, Gaston, and Bardsley knives).

Paul works closely with Lamont Coombs, and has designed many knives which Lamont has executed to perfection.

For this one, Paul wanted to surprise his wife Lisa with a little 'purse knife'. Lisa loves her cat 'Lucy'. That said, what a better gift than combining Paul's artistry, Lisa's darling, and include a couple of craftsmen to pull it off.

This makes NO apologies for being a feminine knife, and Susan and I simply loved it. Note the hearts in the choil and the sheath. :thumbup: It also brough Lisa to tears. (Awwww....)

I know you will appreciate it, too. :D

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Thanks for viewing!

Coop
 
Mr. Cooper, my name is Ralph Garbe.I am Bob Garbes brother. I just joined the Blade Forum and was suprised to see a entry about Bob.The knive you have feturded on the forum Bob called a "APPLESEED'" He was eating a apple in his kitchen when he thought he could make a knife like a appleseed.That was in about 1997 He quit making knifes in about 2002 at the age 70 He is now 81.He was a tinsmith for 30 years,and didn"t take up knike makeing until he was 60.He was always an artist and did meny things.He painted,carved wood,rebuild cars ect Everything had to be perfect! If you ever would like to sell the pearl appleseed please let me know,there are family members who would love to have one of his pieces. thanks.
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Hi Ralph,

Thanks so much for joining Bladeforums and coming in here to comment. Please wish your brother good tidings from all of us who have admired his rare work.

I have good news and bad news:

Bad news is I have sold this little folder below, which was what you were referring to.

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Good news is I sold it to a respected collector from Russia, who gave it to his sweetheart for Valentines Day in 2012. This knife has international appeal.

I will always keep my eyes open for any others, as should you.

Thank you!

Jim
 
Jim,thanks for your reply about Bobs appleseed knife. I spoke to him about it today and he was very pleased and supprised.I will keep looking. Thanks again. Ralph
 
In keeping with the timeline of this thread, I'm finally coming back to my 'normal' studio work.

Susan and I worked this show hard, and it was--for us--a successful opportunity. I wrote about our experiences and displayed ALMOST all the knives in this thread:

2013 East Coast Custom Knife Show • Walk softly and carry a BIG stick

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^^^ Isn't that compelling??!! WOW.

I mentioned I showed ALMOST all the knives. I didn't...

We also shot over ten knives there which will be displayed and included in the print catalog for the upcoming Boston Art Knife Classic, on April 20th, 2013. This will be a prestigious invitational for makers and collectors.

I'll reveal them when I get the OK from the makers and Owen Wood (he's the promoter/organizer).

Thanks for viewing!

Jim
 
So I'm barely catching my breath from the workload of the ECCKS (^^^^) and my regularly-scheduled-programming, and I've finished a boatload of images for the pending Boston Art Knife Classic (BAKC) coming on April 20th, 2013.

I've got a dedicated thread for this event, and I'll point you to that with a few teasers:

Matthew Lerch WOW!
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Rodrigo Sfreddo, MS Can you really look through this integral? Yes. So sublime and delicate, yet there is a solid core going into the handle.
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Owen Wood is the organizer. Look closely at how the lines on the handle continue out to the point.
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2013 Boston Show Thread

I've got more to show you. Next post...
 
Take a DEEEEEP breath...

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Now: Exhale slowly. Ahhhh.
 
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^^^ Jon Robyn's theme is only a LITTLE creepy. YIKES!

Thanks for viewing. :)

Coop
 
Those Walkers are unbelievable Jim, I'm jealous that you got to handle them. The lever in the circle locking system is so intriguing!
 
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