W2/Hamon

Ahhhh... photographing the mystical hamons. You did great on your lightbox shots. I see you used a form of dark overhead masking to draw it out.

Looking at hamons into a harsh light will ALWAYS reveal the most tantalizing patterns, but it's simply not attainable in a professional tent, due to the lighting dynamics. How well I know.

So, you're right: those handheld shots are always scrumptious. And there is almost always some glare present to make it pop.

Good job. Most important is how well the knife is received. I'd say you have a winner!

Coop
 
WOW David you're really getting dangerous. The lines in this knife are great, the fit and finish is perfect, and you really nailed the Hamon. I'll be giving you a call to pick your brains soon ;) GREAT WORK!!!!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
 
Wow David. The hamon is well done, but the entire knife is really well done. That entire package is so well executed. The cream always rises and you have risen to the top. Outstanding. :thumbup:
 
Spectacular. The hamon pushes an already clean knife over the top.
 
Holy Smokes that knife is amazing. Just looks like a solid, strong-as-hell knife....but very smooth and elegant.
 
SharpByCoop said:
Ahhhh... photographing the mystical hamons. You did great on your lightbox shots. I see you used a form of dark overhead masking to draw it out.
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Yes, I did try the "dark overhead masking to draw it out". How did you know :confused: ;)

SharpByCoop said:
Looking at hamons into a harsh light will ALWAYS reveal the most tantalizing patterns, but it's simply not attainable in a professional tent, due to the lighting dynamics. How well I know.

So, you're right: those handheld shots are always scrumptious. And there is almost always some glare present to make it pop.

Good job. Most important is how well the knife is received. I'd say you have a winner!

Coop
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Thanks Coop :)

FWIW, I'm currently chasing my JS stamp. The day is coming , real soon, when I'll be calling on you to work your magic for me :thumbup:

I spend way too much time in the shop trying to be the photographer. Time that could be better spent elsewhere.

Kevin Casey said:
WOW David you're really getting dangerous. The lines in this knife are great, the fit and finish is perfect, and you really nailed the Hamon. I'll be giving you a call to pick your brains soon. GREAT WORK!!!!
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Thanks Buddy :thumbup:

I thought about the project you mentioned you were working on when I was polishing this Hamon ;)

Call me, I'll give you everything I've got :)


Nathan the Machinist said:
Wow David. The hamon is well done, but the entire knife is really well done. That entire package is so well executed. The cream always rises and you have risen to the top. Outstanding.
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You're always much too kind to me Nathan ............ thank you very much :)



And to everyone else who posted, I can't thank you enough :)



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Real nice, one of the best Camp knives ive seen in a LONG time! Great polish job as well, plenty of rubbing!
 
nikoknife48 said:
Hamons rock. Brings the blade alive.
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Couldn't agree more. Pics are OK but in the hand they really POP !!

Thanks niko :thumbup:

wildmike said:
Great work Dave!!!
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Thanks Mike :)

RMLamey said:
Real nice, one of the best Camp knives ive seen in a LONG time! Great polish job as well, plenty of rubbing!
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Thank you Matt :thumbup:

You're not kidding "plenty of rubbing" :)
I know you know :D ;)

I would bet you're a lot like me when it comes to hamon.
Even when I consider the extra work that goes into finishing, they're still one of my favorite blades to do. Truly a labor of love !!

Thanks again :thumbup:



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