SharpByCoop Photography
@sharpbycoop
Jim Cooper: Professional photographer of handmade artistic cutlery. *I DO NOT SELL THESE KNIVES!* I photograph them for others. Web search maker, please.
Look at this little sweetheart folder. @JimPerkinsKnifeLeather reveals his skills with pride. 2 3/8" / 5 3/4" CPM154 416 frame and bolster Mammoth scales with recessed domed pins. Nice. Follow him! Thanks Jim.

TRIBUTE replica done WELL! @SwordMatt accurately captures the essences of an 1850's 'San Francisco' dagger. 6.25" / 11.75"of WOOTZ steel. Silver: cast and sheet formed frame Natural bone handle with domed pins Impressive! Follow him! Thanks Matt.

Forging FAMILY! @Chuck_Cook_Knives and his son Dave bonded with these projects. Chuck's daggers feature his steel throughout, and include bone and maple handles. Dave's Seax includes HIS steel and buckey wood handle. Good stuff! Follow them! Thanks Chuck and Dave.



Stately Elegant. Mastersmith J.W. Randall (No IG?) understands the difficulties of TOP TIER work and proceeds as he does! 10 3/8" / 16" of his steel 4-way flat ground. Hot blued guard and pommel Gold inlay by maker Wire wrapped and fluted mammoth ivory. Thanks JW and Tammy.

'Falchion Sword Elmslie Type I' From @CrookedPathForge Jordan Borstelmann. 28" / 35" of 1075 forged with a fuller Wrought iron guard and pommel Leather over wood and cord Powerful! Follow him! Thanks Jordan.

'River of Fire' forged in STAINLESS by Mastersmith @Bill_Burke_Knives. 3" / 6.75" of his legendary steel. Integral 416 frame and bolsters. Incredible Black lip scales. Pearl escutcheon! Follow him! Thanks Bill.

BIG. Honkin'. Bowie. @NicksKnifeWorks goes all in on this beast. 9"/ 15" wrought iron san-mai by @BakerForge Take down construction of wrought iron guard and nut. Crown sambar stag. Maker's sheath as well. NOTABLE! Follow him! Thanks Nick.

Compliments to the CHEF! @AnstaettForge supports those who serve our hunger. 7"/ 12" Hitachi 1085 with a rough forged upper, and semi integral. Tasmanian Blackwood in the time-honored octagonal shape. Follow him! Thanks Jacob.

Put me IN Coach! @UnderhillsForge has a utility which is begging to perform. Short sturdy blade with a BIG grip. KaPOW! 3.5"/ 6.25 his 200-layer steel @MidknightArts CRAZY handle material Sturdy sheath by maker Follow THEM! Thanks Jacob & Ariel.

DETAIL oriented! @P_Harp_Designs reviewed every aspect on this Scottish Dirk, and completely NAILS it! 12.5" / 17"of his steel with a double fuller. Difficult. Stainless bolster and butt, engraved by Jahn Baker Sheath by Patrick Harp Magnificent! Follow him. Thanks Patrick.

BIG ol' grip! When Randy @CastonCustomBlades shakes your hand you understand. He's a giant in friendliness and skill. 7.25 / 12.5" of 145 layer steel Damascus guard Bronze file worked spacer African blackwood handle Comes with his sheath (not shown). Follow him! Thanks Randy.

THAT'S how it's done. Ryan Lewis @ForgedTrue does a superb job on every aspect of this sleek dagger. 11"/ 16" of his steel with a difficult fluting Blued steel guard and nut Australian Blackwood handle with more fluting. Sheath by Ryan. Yeah, this works! Thanks Ryan.

Simply MARVELOUS. Bill Burke, MS (No IG?) provided this trapper at Atlanta. It's a study in perfect lines, materials, finish, and fitment. 4" / 9" of @Poor.Jim steel 416 bolsters, 410 frame and mammoth scales. Shwinnnnng! Thanks Bill.

A modern 'Suigetsu' by renowned @DewHara_Knives. 180mm / 315mm of tamahagane in a 'Hamaguri' convex grind. Stabilized burl wood handle with crips facets. Maker's sheath. Dew's engraved dragon on both sides of the blade pays tribute to the past. Follow him! Thanks Dew.

Sleek 'Dark Wind' flipper. @RChampKnives provides this lengthy slender beauty. 6"/ 13" of dragon skin steel by Shaya Forge. Flipper / thumbstud liner-lock. Giraffe bone scales, 416SS bolsters with @WDale.Bass engraving Follow him! Thanks Robert.

Get a GRIP! @P_Harp_Designs This chunky fighter holds tightly and LOOKS formidable. 6"/ 11" @BakerForge steel Wrought Iron guards Basswood burl handle sculpted crisp and smooth LOTS to like! Follow him! Thanks Patrick.

DARK and Mysterious! @PaulDistefanoKnives tells this story with sculpting and more: 14" / 20"of Spider web mosaic steel *Wolf Spider* sculpted in a buffalo horn handle with a magnolia flower. 24k Spider overlay with web on blued steel thorn guards Impressive. Follow him!

Stop! LOOK at this. IN 20+ years of photography I rarely see something new. @FriesenhahnKnives gave ME pause with that integral file work! Integral SS frame. Lucious jigged bone scales with a pair of CPM154 bold blade shapes. SO cool! Follow him! Thanks Ted.

The EYES have it. (Eyecatching!) Trevor Morgan @Apple_Valley_Forge always prepares a sumptuous feast for visuals. European Chef's Knife - Integral bolster 9.5"/ 14.5"of his blend of steels in a WACKO symmetrical pattern. Black and White ebony sculpted handle.

The 'Stalwart' Historical Bowie; recreated by @IronLionBlades. 10.5" / 15" of 1095 with 4140/nickel guards DEEP checkered linen micarta Chef: 9" / 14" his mosaic, G10 spacer, Vintage butterscotch micarta Follow him! Thanks Aidan.

