I don't know how old the McPherson knife is, but is sure is good looking. Your unknown knife maker might be one of the ones in this list.

https://www.google.com/search?q=mcph...hrome&ie=UTF-8

Day 7 Don Cowles
 

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A pair of Don Cowles "Gentleman's Pocket Knives. I ordered these from Don for my wife and I - my wife's knife is the long slender knife is called a "Mistress" and mine, the other; called "The Hump."

What's not to like? Damascus blades, Mokume bolsters, ivory scales.

That Mokume-gane is some very interesting material, to say the least, and matches up very nicely with the Damascus !

Those are purdy.


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Day 8 - Something Special
 

I'm not telling the following story not for any pats on the back; but to just share it with you all:

I bought these knives, known as "The Bears" from Fred Rowe sometime around 2007 or 2008. My ex-wife did the scrimshaw of the Grizzly Bears on the crown of the stag. Fred only sent the handles to be scrimshawed but it wasn't until a knife show that I saw them....I was able to buy them at a great price; and sent them to Sandy Morrissey in TN for sheaths.

Invariably, when talking with Fred (he's also a close friend) the discussion would end up talking about the Bears. I sort of sensed Fred regretted selling them; once even stating that. He always spoke of them like they were a lover who got away. I wrestled with a thought for a few months; finally for Christmas 2017 I wrapped the knives up and sent them to Fred's wife - to be opened by Fred on Christmas Day. According to Fred's wife Fred's eyes leaked a little of salty water!

One of the best friend moments ever! It was without doubt one of the best things I've ever done for a friend. To close the loop on this story - I spent 4 days in the ICU and another 3 days in the hospital last April with a Pulmonary Embolism. My wife brought a cardboard box to me one day from Fred. He sent me a batch of his Iced Ginger Cookies. The box seemed heavier then a box of cookies should weigh - Fred made me a knife and sent it to me! Without further discussion - here's "The Bears!!"

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And here's the knife Fred sent me while I was in the hospital:

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Feather Damascus

Day 9 Gene Baskett 1911 Knife
 

Gene is the President of the Knife Makers Guild; and makes great knives. Although not the first custom maker to make a knife using 1911 Pistol grips for a handle he is one of the pioneers of this genre. I have two of his 1911 Stock Knives; one with Pachmeyr Grips (marked #5) and this one, the best use of VZ Stocks in my Opinion. Gene attaches the scales with Torx screws; the screw heads where you'd normally attached them to the pistol are decorative only.

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/al...t/baskett1.jpg
http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/al...t/baskett2.jpg

Wow, those Bear knives are badass! Good move on gifting them to your friend, well played.


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I totally agree !!

Day 10 The Master of the Recurve
 

Mister Jim Siska!

I've admired Jim's work for a long time but had never met him until about 5 years ago at an Easton, PA Knife Show. The luck of the draw put are tables next to each others. By the end of Day 1 Jim was down to 2 or 3 knives; on day #2 Jim had one knife left so it became mine!

It wasn't cheap but I suspect that Jim cut me some slack when I asked him how much!

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/al...siska_14_2.jpg

Day 11 - Something Different
 

Rick Hinderer makes some pretty awesome folding knives; so it kind of surprised me when I found these two knives by Rick. The first is his take on a Chute Knife; the other - a damascus "letter opener". The letter opener is marked "RH" - several years ago at a knife show in Ohio Rick looked at it, said it was his work, and wrote the info on the back of one of my business cards.

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Chute Knife

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Letter Opener