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Hi all,
Forgive my exuberance, but I'm so thrilled with these knives that I wanted to show them off a bit...
I was able to pick up two incredible Hossom fighters this year (which Jerry had professionally photographed, so no iPhone pics
)
First, a tanto Vengeance, ivory micarta (I have a small but steadily growing collection of white handled Hossoms) and a 10.5" blade of CPM154. Like all Hossom blades, this one is well balanced, light and very fast:
Next is another Vengeance, beautiful and deadly, redwood burl handle scales, 7" blade of DLC coated CPM3V:
If you didn't get a chance to make it by the table early, Jerry had a great selection of large knives this year (perhaps more than I've seen in the 8 years that I've attended the big show.). Of course, they didn't last very long, but it was certainly a thrill to see them gathered on the table all at once, even if only momentarily.
I'd encourage anyone who hasn't handled Jerry's work to make an effort to get to his table. Hossom knives are gorgeous, but IMO they FEEL even better than they look. He works hard to make them functionally perfect, and that effort is readily apparent upon handling.
In my excitement I neglected to get a full table shot, but here's a few more professional solo shots:
a small (lol) Kopis:
Vengeance fighter with beautiful maroon micarta:
This one is massive. I don't recall the exact name or specs, but it is more sword-like. It actually belongs to Tuhon Ray Dionaldo, who handles it like a feather:
One more --- another huge vengeance, over 10" blade, but weighing in at only 15.1 ounces! This one was very hard to put down, it just felt so right.
Jerry is a great maker, and an even better person. I feel incredibly fortunate --- not only to have picked up these two splendid knives, but also to have spent some quality time with the Hossom clan. THANKS Jerry, it was certainly a memorable show.
i hope you all enjoy the pics
Forgive my exuberance, but I'm so thrilled with these knives that I wanted to show them off a bit...
I was able to pick up two incredible Hossom fighters this year (which Jerry had professionally photographed, so no iPhone pics
)First, a tanto Vengeance, ivory micarta (I have a small but steadily growing collection of white handled Hossoms) and a 10.5" blade of CPM154. Like all Hossom blades, this one is well balanced, light and very fast:
Next is another Vengeance, beautiful and deadly, redwood burl handle scales, 7" blade of DLC coated CPM3V:
If you didn't get a chance to make it by the table early, Jerry had a great selection of large knives this year (perhaps more than I've seen in the 8 years that I've attended the big show.). Of course, they didn't last very long, but it was certainly a thrill to see them gathered on the table all at once, even if only momentarily.
I'd encourage anyone who hasn't handled Jerry's work to make an effort to get to his table. Hossom knives are gorgeous, but IMO they FEEL even better than they look. He works hard to make them functionally perfect, and that effort is readily apparent upon handling.
In my excitement I neglected to get a full table shot, but here's a few more professional solo shots:
a small (lol) Kopis:
Vengeance fighter with beautiful maroon micarta:
This one is massive. I don't recall the exact name or specs, but it is more sword-like. It actually belongs to Tuhon Ray Dionaldo, who handles it like a feather:
One more --- another huge vengeance, over 10" blade, but weighing in at only 15.1 ounces! This one was very hard to put down, it just felt so right.
Jerry is a great maker, and an even better person. I feel incredibly fortunate --- not only to have picked up these two splendid knives, but also to have spent some quality time with the Hossom clan. THANKS Jerry, it was certainly a memorable show.
i hope you all enjoy the pics
