Wow. Not my style, but you have to admire the craftsmanship and artistry in that sword. Amazing.
More great pieces, Coop. Nice work shooting them.
Thank you. I understand, Liam. Jose's work is a rich, acquired taste, and very satisfying if you appreciate extra detail.
(BTW, if anyone is interested, it IS available. PM me.)
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Here is something VERY different and satisfying. Check THIS out:
Charles Roddenberry (Suwannee River Knives and Jewelry) contacted me a couple of weeks ago. Like many smaller makers he *thought* his work wasn't up to par with what I usually show, and he stalled sending me anything till this set. He tells me it's his
1856th knife!!!
Charles has developed a layered steel process which is remarkable. He calls it his damascus 'OhMai' pattern. (1095,15n20,copper,nickel) Just a great name!
These knives are called his 'lime cutters', and his wife
Jordan Medley makes a tidy little back pocket sheath. Sweet! (2.25" blade / 6.25" OAL)
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I have been posting on this Gallery thread for years and will continue to do so. This thread has been an AMAZING opportunity to display the artistry of a gazillion makers, and it's good for the makers, good for the forum, and good for me and my business. 1.3 million views over the years. I know this. Few comments, but people are subscribed to this thread and are admiring each image closely.
I have also been exploring the limitless exposure of Instagram through my
'SharpByCoop' page. I have been adding 3-5 knives daily for weeks, and my exposure has grown to almost 20,000 followers. (IG People of ALL walks of life are paying attention to handmade knives!)
I posted this knife on MY page two days ago and it gained 2000+ 'Likes' and 24 comments. Charles also has an IG account and I directed the image to contact him.
I asked him in a followup conversation what response he has gotten from my post. I will let him describe:
Here's what I've noticed so far, from the IG post. 100+ new followers, roughly $2000 in confirmed orders, another $1000-1500 in potentials. That was just within the first 24 hours, more are still trickling in, but the exposure on the first day seems to really make the difference.
To anyone who has reservations that their work
'isn't good enough' yet, or don't want to spend $170 on professional images because it
isn't cost effective, I offer a ^^^ case in point. In combination of
this thread and my IG posts, it's a bonanza of cutlery!
Thanks for viewing!
Coop