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Solingen Knifemakers Show - pictures
Hello,
as the title says, I'll post a few pictures of the awesome knives I've seen last weekend. Of course all photos were made with permission.
It was a fine show as usual and my friend and I luckily were successful in keeping each other from spending a lot of money.
Enjoy the pictures and hopefully I'll meet some of you next year.
Feel free to post comments and questions.
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Some more:
Few people think more than two or three times a year; I have made an international reputation for myself by thinking once or twice a week. -George Bernard Shaw
Go is a pursuit of such value that one can devote a lifetime to it and have nothing to regret. Why not, then, challenge the limit of your powers. -Toshiro Kageyama 7-Dan
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even more:
(Before anyone asks, the spyderhole in these knives is used under license by maker Kevin Wilkins - they're awesome. I used my Police for size reference.)
Last edited by silverback; 05-09-2005 at 12:36 PM. Reason: comment about holes
Few people think more than two or three times a year; I have made an international reputation for myself by thinking once or twice a week. -George Bernard Shaw
Go is a pursuit of such value that one can devote a lifetime to it and have nothing to regret. Why not, then, challenge the limit of your powers. -Toshiro Kageyama 7-Dan
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A big thank you for the pics Silverback, nice work, great show.
At first I thought the Police was a miniature.
Last edited by Piet.S; 05-09-2005 at 12:41 PM.
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still some more:
The first picture shows the running furnace for refining iron ore.
And you get to see the mobile fireplace of smith Fred Schmalz, who made damascus.
Few people think more than two or three times a year; I have made an international reputation for myself by thinking once or twice a week. -George Bernard Shaw
Go is a pursuit of such value that one can devote a lifetime to it and have nothing to regret. Why not, then, challenge the limit of your powers. -Toshiro Kageyama 7-Dan
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the last batch:
It's always cool to watch Fred Schmalz at work, although the weather spoiled it a little. Too bad Peter Herbst didn't want to pose for a knife picture. His knives are excellent, though.
I met the man behind one of my favorite Spydercos!
That's all, hope you liked it.
Last edited by silverback; 05-09-2005 at 12:59 PM. Reason: forgot sth.
Few people think more than two or three times a year; I have made an international reputation for myself by thinking once or twice a week. -George Bernard Shaw
Go is a pursuit of such value that one can devote a lifetime to it and have nothing to regret. Why not, then, challenge the limit of your powers. -Toshiro Kageyama 7-Dan
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I predict a Wilkins/Spyderco collab in the future!
thanks for the pics!
Last edited by Senate; 05-09-2005 at 02:50 PM.
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Thanks!Originally Posted by Piet.S
A big thank you for the pics Silverback, nice work, great show.
At first I thought the Police was a miniature.
Yeah, Kevin Wilkins makes some decent - sized knives.
Wouldn't one of those make a nice collaboration?
This is his page:
http://www.wilkins-knives.com/index_eng.html
Few people think more than two or three times a year; I have made an international reputation for myself by thinking once or twice a week. -George Bernard Shaw
Go is a pursuit of such value that one can devote a lifetime to it and have nothing to regret. Why not, then, challenge the limit of your powers. -Toshiro Kageyama 7-Dan
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Stunning, thanks for posting the photos.
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I just love Des Horn's work!
Great pics, Sliverback!
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Thanks!I just love Des Horn's work!
Great pics, Sliverback!
Des Horn's knives alone could make up a long series of pics, the details are so numerous. Example: he loves to decorate the spine and the liners with intricate filework. It shows on the price tag...
Few people think more than two or three times a year; I have made an international reputation for myself by thinking once or twice a week. -George Bernard Shaw
Go is a pursuit of such value that one can devote a lifetime to it and have nothing to regret. Why not, then, challenge the limit of your powers. -Toshiro Kageyama 7-Dan
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Great stuff, Silverback! Thanks for the many cool pics, the Wilkins knives are very, very cool.
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Thanks for the pictures Silverback. I am not sure it is save for me to visit next year as there are some beautiful knives among them.
Last edited by Gerard Breuker; 05-09-2005 at 03:39 PM. Reason: Spelling
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Thank you for the photos. I love to see the hot steel being hammered and made into knives. Takes a lot of know how and skill plus years of practice. Lots of nice knives too.
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silverback,
Thanks for the pics. You don't know how tempted I've been to get one of Mr. Wilkins knives. Especially since he doesn't have to collect German Tax to sell to the US
Chris
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Silverback, great pics and report! Next year I'm definitly gonna go! Those Kevin Wilkins are great - I like how he used wood in the handles - I'm gonna start saving!
Ted
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Hi Silverback - great pictures and those Kevin Wilkins pieces are just fantastic! I'm gonna ask Sal to get in touch with Kevin ASAP!
Thanks & Cheers
Jurphaas.
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Thanks for the kind words about my pictures.
Now the dutch guys are sorry they didn't come.
See you next year!
Few people think more than two or three times a year; I have made an international reputation for myself by thinking once or twice a week. -George Bernard Shaw
Go is a pursuit of such value that one can devote a lifetime to it and have nothing to regret. Why not, then, challenge the limit of your powers. -Toshiro Kageyama 7-Dan
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Great pictures..
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