Jim Cooper: Professional photographer of handmade artistic cutlery. *I DO NOT SELL THESE KNIVES!* I photograph them for others. Web search maker, please.
WORLD Class folders. @Landesman_Customs takes precision UP to the top levels.
These three knives presented and SOLD at the @ArtsInMetalShow and @FiftyFiftyProductions
The finishes, the mechanics, the precision, the artistry, and the inlays are all ASTOUNDINGLY impressive.
READY for Martial Arts action. Twist Core 'Jian' Sword by Kevin Colwell, PH.D.
Designer: @jianke_the_last_swordsman
Other Comments / FeaturesMing Dynasty style plate guard on a Jian. Fittings for sword and sheath are fabricated from nickel and Sterling silver
Thanks Kevin.
"Those look SMART" @HogtoothKnives Matt Chase, JS would love this *correct* comment. Smart looking + skilled build = DESIRE!
A pair of damascus *Little Ruffians* that I finished recently. @VegasForge Stainless.
The SMOOTH handle scales are mammoth ivory.
@PotterCutlery: "Four years, three workshops, a little heartbreak and SO so many hours of careful attention.
It's dedicated to the fear of what you will do to find answers in an infinitely unknowable pattern."
DOOR Prize! @FiftyFiftyProductions presents #NewYorkCustomKnifeShow this weekend.
This gem willl be offered to ticket holders in a drawing at Show. What a BEAUTY!
See you THERE!
Jim, Trevor, and Susan Cooper
16-year-old maker.... WOW! @Kale.Cope hails from TX and does our community PROUD! Wonderful talent on the RISE!
Fixed Fighter
BL / OAL 7”/ 12" 125Cr1 with hamon
Guard: Nickel silver
Handle: Brazilian Rosewood
Features: Maker is 16 years old
Follow him. Thanks Cale!
Gentle reminder... of MY favorite maker! Hill Pearce stopped making knives in 1990. Was a pioneer in the 80's and earned the Knives Annual 'Wooden Sword' award in 1983 (with Bob Lum).
He lives in Alabama.
Inspiring curves. ALL intentional. Organic filework.
Enjoy.
SWIPE ! -->> What a LINEUP! *Absolutely* some of the finest makers in our Community.
@ArtsInMetalShow
@NewYorkCustomKnifeShow
We will be set up by NOON on Thursday in the Westin Hotel.
Gladius! Magnificence by Zoe @PotterCutlery
BL 19.5" / 27"OAL 1084 forged by Zoe Potter
Guard / Pommel Materials: Tin bronze, desert iron wood, sterling silver
Handle Materials: Sculpted Bog oak
Features: "This sword was planned and designed in Peter Johnsson's Gladius class.
"YES, my Lord. I am here to *serve* you." @Kolenko_Knives outfits Kings with the appropriate armaments.
Lapis Lazuli Dagger
Blade: 15" OAL 21.5" Dragonskin damascus @bertierietveld.
Handle: lapis lazuli, sterling silver, 14K gold, pearls, garnets.
It's a WINNER! @GreyLeatherCompany "Best Fighting Knife - 2018 OKCA Show"
Collaboration with Raymond Richards (Knifemaker)
S Guard Bowie
Sheath is a rawhide frontier style sheath with a genuine badger claw, buffalo tooth, and rattlesnake skin inlay on the belt loop.
Angelic! 'Veridian' Ring Dagger by @Enso_Forge (William Kalkbrenner)
BL / AOL 10.25” / 16.5” Damascus
Guard: Antiqued brass
Handle: Spalted tamarind
Features:Guard and pommel has inlaid mother of pearl, and the fluted handle has been embellished with small brass domed pins.
Same but DIFFERENT! @P_Harp_Designs shows his versatility from BIG to small.
4"Daggers, 10"Bowie of his steel.
Brass guards
Ebony: Daggers
African Blackwood: Bowie
LOTS of careful sculpting on all.
Follow him! Thanks Patrick.
'Ultralight Flipper' from @TiNives_Original in THREE flavors:
Carbon inlay, Satin brushed, or Bead-blasted.
BL 3.65 / OAL 8.125 Magnacut
carbon fiber inlays
Frame: titanium
Features: Ceramic bearings and detent ball
I loved the action open and closed on these. AVAILABLE!
'La Tene' Sword by @Kota_Knives. Dakota Slack drove this to me from NH (3 hours!) and the results are spectacular.
Length? 40" 1084/15n20 damascus
Guard Material: Cast Bronze
Handle: Circassian Walnut burl, Red Stag Antler
Bronze Sheath: @MichaelJCoffey
Thanks Dakota.
SWIPE! --> Three hits, three winners. Daniel Neill provided a variety of styles with similarities in build.
See for yourself. Lacewood (smaller) and Maple burls.
Good stuff. Nice maker-sewn sheaths.
Thanks Daniel!
TWO makers: ONE Vision! @wildernessironworks @charleslionheart
Puukko 3 / 7.5" 1095 forged by Robert Burns/ Charlie Ellis
Bolster: bronze
Handle: Curly maple
Sheaths: Robert Burns
Other Comments / FeaturesThis set of sibling knives is a unique take on a collaboration.
In the kitchen there's WORK to do! @J.Mcquillan_AZ provides one of the tools for a hearty meal.
9" / 13.5" 1080/15n20 by maker
Muskox horn, Turquoise cast with bronze, Tasmanian black wood
Bold and willing. Check.
Follow him! Thanks Jon.