SharpByCoop Photography

Jim Cooper: Professional photographer of handmade artistic cutlery. *I DO NOT SELL THESE KNIVES!* I photograph them for others. Web search maker, please.

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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@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."

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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

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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"You are so DRAMATIC!" @NateCarperCustomKnives: "Yes."

Fixed Takedown Bowie (with tool not shown)
BL / OAL9.5” / 14.5” 1084,15n20, nickel shim
Guard: 150-year-old wrought iron from PA coal mine
Handle: Fossilized Oosik
Features:Acid rain pattern Damascus .

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ohhhhhh YEAH! @HogtoothKnives Matt Chase, JS shifts our perspective. Here's a tribute to a classic design done ESPECIALLY well.

Fixed Dagger (Sykes Fairbaine styled)
BL 6 / OAL 11" Twisted W's
Handle:Stabilized curly maple
Sheath: @FDLeatherworks

Follow him! Thanks Matt.

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'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!

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'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.

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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!

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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.

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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.