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    Bruce Bump MS "The Judge"

    A great set from one of the best and one of your own!! Recently I had the fortune to receive this knife and sheath Bruce has been working on for me. He really nailed this and did exactly as I anticipated. I asked him to create something a bit different and he took it from there. This is one...
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    Mike Talanian/Jon Klein Custom Knife Party

    Here are some more for those who do not visit the album. Anyone who thinks they may want to attend the next show let me know. We will invite all!! Some of the gang names from the top down Mike Ruth Jr, Liong Mah, Sal Manaro, Jon Klein, Mike Talanian, Jim Cooper Jim Cooper's amazing Hill...
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    Mike Talanian/Jon Klein Custom Knife Party

    Back in August for my birthday weekend my good friend Mike suggested I head to his place in NYC to enjoy his extensive knife collection. For any collector or maker I have to say it was quite impressive. Well based on that experience we did the same this past weekend and I thought I would share...
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    Goblins, goblins and goblins

    Marcel the collection get's better and better. I saw the last two in person and they are very cool. Keep on having fun, Jon
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    CKCA Cancer Benefit Knife Makes Cover

    Congratulations Jonathan on this fantastic collaboration and contributing to a worthy cause. Kudos to all involved, so much work but a great benefit. Well done, Jonh
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    Curt Erickson Art Dagger

    A few months back I decided to foray into stock removal art daggers. I was fortunate enough to pickup a 2009 AKI piece created by Curt Erickson and Julie Warenski-Erickson. That piece really set me off and allowed me to develop a very nice relationship with them both. Not only do they make...
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    How do you display your collection?

    JW Winchester A few months back fellow forumite Paul Kessler brought the JW Winchester company to my attention. Until that time I had been known for my classic "Gold Towel of Excellence" knife display. After Paul's post I decided to get serious and reach out the Jeff Slobodian at JW Winchester...
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    Tom Ferry MS Persian

    Well here is another great one from Blade. Tom has been working on this damascus pattern for some time. He calls it his Holographic damascus. Buddy has worked quite a few hours to capture this steel but it really has to be seen first hand. The chatoyancy is so spectacular it creates a pattern...
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    Tom Ferry MS Tamahagane Tanto

    Well after a few weeks I am receiving some photos of my knives from Blade 2010. I am pleased to start posting with this one. I am admittedly no expert on Japanese blades but this small Tamahagane bloom that Tom Ferry had at his ACE show really caught my eye. Tom had already forged the Tanto...
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    Luciano Dornless JS Integral Camp Knife

    You all may or may not remember Luciano Dornless. Another maker from South America who created some outstanding work. Though still active we have not seen much in the states these last few years. Fortunately for me I had the opportunity to acquire this incredible piece last week. Style: Camp...
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    Michael Ruth Jr. "Ruthless" Series # 1

    I have a little story to tell regarding this fine knife and Michael. We first me at the Arkansas show a few months back. You may or may not remember Roger's photo's from the show but one was of a really nice bowie that Michael had made. I regretted letting that slip through my hands but came up...
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    Dave Lisch JS, Mosaic Fighter

    Here is another gorgeous piece from Dave. As always dressed up to perfection by Paul and captured by Coop. Real sleek and fast in the hand. You may remember this piece from Dave's recent post on the OKCA show. Dave just continues to make great steel and knives. Jon
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    Tom Ferry MS Gentleman's Bowie

    Here is my bowie finely dressed up by Paul Long and great photo's from Coop. I picked this up at Tom's ACE show last month. Gentleman's Bowie Blackwood handle, Damascus fittings, Abalone inlay. Engraved by Tom. San Mai Mosaic Damascus 8 1/2" blade, 13 1/4" overall length. Really classy...
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    Eduardo Berardo Custom Damascus Integral Sword

    As everyone should be aware that Eduardo is hot as a fire cracker. If you have not taken notice I suggest you keep any eye on him. His talent is just exceptional and I must say his personality matches that. This sword is one of the examples. The execution of this project shows so much finesse...
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    Don Hanson "Big Blue"

    Well I am really happy to say Big Blue is back home. :D One of my all time favorite Don Hanson Bowie's with amazing dark blue (almost black) mammoth ivory. It took a journey via Paul Long for his usual mastery of leather and Chuck Ward captured the whole package. I believe these are also the...
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