New Knives Acquired at Knife Show Today

[IWantThatKnife]

After day one at the Wolverine Knife Club Show in Novi, MI, the score so far is other knifemakers, $1605.00 me $300.00. Not a problem; two of the four knives I bought were special orders that I had placed with 2 custom knifemakers (Philip Booth and Jim Downs). Philip makes gorgeous knives; he makes a coil spring mini-auto that he calls the minnow. Jim Downs makes very nice folders; he is celebrating 25 years of knife making with a special edition (25 knives) to commerate this. Mine is 04 of 25. The other knives are by JT (Jim) Downie of Canada, and Ron Welling's 12 year old grandson, CJ. Here are the pictures:

Ron Welling's 12 year old grandson made this knife (5-5" Blade, 5.5" handle):
http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/12_year_old_knifemaker.jpg

Philip Booth Knife, closed 2.5" closed, 4.0" open
http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/booth_closed.jpg

Philip Booth Knife opened
http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/booth_opened.sized.jpg

JT Downie Damascus and Musk Ox horn mini-bowie (4.5" overall)
http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/downie_muskox.jpg

Jim Downs, closed 4.5" closed, 3.5" blade
http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/downs_closed.jpg

Jim Downs, opened
http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/downs_closed.jpg

File work detail
http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/downs_filework.jpg

[BennytheBlade]

Is it wrong for me to be jealous of a 12 year olds talent?
Probably.

That minnow is absolutely cool.
Great pickups.

[IWantThatKnife]

Probably under most situations, but in this case, no. Be jealous...the kid makes terrific knives.

[Spufnik]

Is it wrong for me to be jealous of a 12 year olds talent?
Probably.

That minnow is absolutely cool.
Great pickups.

I agree there, I have seen plenty of knives made by much older makers that would be put to shame for that kids talent.

And Booth does make some cool mini's. Nice pics :TOB:

[xrayzebra]

Does the little feller need a home?

[Physics]

Nice haul for one day! You, sir, are a pirate. :cove:

That little 'Minnow' is killer.

Can't wait to see what day 2 brings.

[IWantThatKnife]

Only 2 customs today me hearties, a Jim Siska stag handle w/Jerry Rados damascus blade and a Roger "Mudbone" Jones stag and horse rasp beavertail knife with alligator inlaid sheath. I traded 2 knives (total cost $485) for the Siska; the Mudbone knife was completed entirely without the use of power tools! Diane, my ex-wife, delivered a new table banner for me too...

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/iwantthatknife_banner.sized.jpg

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/gator_sheath_jones.jpg

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/jones_rasp.jpg

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/jones_rasp_2.jpg

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/mudbone_1.jpg

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/mudbone_tang_stamp.jpg

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/jones_siska.jpg

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/pounce.jpg

Pounce inspects and approves the Siska!
http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/pounce_approves.jpg

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/siska_1.jpg

[IWantThatKnife]

These came home with me today:

Mickey Yurco Knives; the Tarantula I already had...

Talon, Claw, Fish Knife, Mini-tanto

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/4_yurcos.jpg

Shark: (fish knife)

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/mickeys_fish.jpg

Steve Vanderkolff, Canadian Maker; Desert Ironwood and Damascus dagger. I wonder if he misses it yet?

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/vanderkolff_ironwood_dagger.jpg

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/vanderkolff_knife_sheath.jpg

Yurco Smaller Pocket Tanto

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/yurco_2016.jpg

Yurco bigger claw

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/custom-knives-added-4-16-2006/yurco_claw.jpg

[BennytheBlade]

If he doesnt, hes crazy.

The fish knife is way cool as well. I love the ez concealed carry stuff.
Thanks for sharing.

[J. Neilson]

Very, very cool. Love that minnow. Reminds me of my "Piglet" from Bill Ogden.

And I'm always a big fan of Jim Siska's work. Nice, nice grabs there.

[leanne]

excellent knives there! :wolfgang:

congratulations!

loving your puppy too!

[The General]

Some very interesting knives there!:imo: :fonz:

[mndart]

I was at the Wolverine too. Here is my Mudbone Jones. Plus, I have another one on order.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/mndart/MISC/DSC_0001Small.jpg

[mndart]

Roger is a real good guy. He is one of those guys who has a million stories to tell and has an infectious laugh.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/mndart/MISC/DSC_0036Small.jpg

[cliff58]

What are the dimensions on the smaller pocket tanto w/sheath-I want 1!!!
cliff58

[Yager]

hey mndart, the blackjack shipped today. i was at the show also, had a table on the gun side. did you see the knife there? (half the table was knives though.) got to meet alot of forum members, including Tim of course! I only spent around $500. nothing to post pics of. :ssad:

[IWantThatKnife]

Cliff,

The knife is 7-1/4" overall with a 3-1/2" blade. Handle is dyed rayskin with nylon wrap. Steel is 440C. It has a leather sheath with belt/boot clip. I have 1 available but can get more; this one is $165 shipped.

Tim

[Yager]

did mean to hijack your thread, sorry:ronl:

[Spufnik]

Welcome to the forum Yager :welcome: