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11-06-2003, 11:11 PM
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AKI Photo's...
OK, for all of you that just *might* be interested in this venue, I have a number of knife photo's finished with more as I get to them. These images take time, as you will see.
Just as important (or even more so...) are the people involved. I include a link to go over all the pics I took. I will add captions as time goes on, but for now you will just have to guess.  Here's a few pics to whet your appetite: Van Barnett dagger Van Barnett Persian Kaj Embretsen dagger Kaj Embretsen single-blade folder Kaj Embretsen double-blade folder Tim Hancock - 'Hancock Bowie' And here is a link to visit my complete album, including the show and people pics. You can see Moran's, Loveless, Walker, etc, but at a distance. That's the best I could do. The people are *most* intriguing as is the setup. AKI Show and people You may even know of few of these knuckleheads!  Coop __________________ Jim Cooper - Capturing the Artistry and Significance of Handmade Knives  ?? New website improvement for 2010 - Over 5000 images searchable by maker's name! ?? 
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11-06-2003, 11:53 PM
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Congratulations Coop! It's been wonderful following your story here at CKD--from honing your photographic skills just like everyone else to finally declaring your intentions to turn pro. Seemed like you'd just unveiled your business logo "Sharp By Coop" when an opportunity appeared: "Photographer needed for AKI Show." Oh how the excuses piled up--too busy, too tired, just got back, gotta leave again, timing is terrible etc. Certainly it was no different for you--but you rose to the occasion, sucked it up and made it happen! You've always had the stuff, and now you've got the proof! What an inspiration! Great story, great images and best of all--great future!
__________________  Avatar ~ custom crank case cover from 1969 Harley shovelhead chopper
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11-07-2003, 12:14 AM
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That was a good time Coop. I remember almost all of those moments vividly. Seeing the knives up close again, I can remember you and I feeling like schoolboys with the keys to the ice cream store being in that room as one after another of these fantastic knives came in. Just so you guys know, thats Coop in shot number #3606 taken by a world renowned photographer.. Keep the posts coming Jim...The photos are very well done...Best, Rich
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11-07-2003, 09:16 AM
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Rich, Kudos to you too, man! Your step-up volunteer spirit sure put you in the right place at the right time! Coop, thanks also for sharing the pics of your set-up, lighting and everything. Big fun!
__________________ Avatar ~ custom crank case cover from 1969 Harley shovelhead chopper
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11-07-2003, 07:04 PM
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Coop, can't thank you enough for the photos. There are many of us who hope to attend the AKI someday and go to the shows we can.
The ultimate in knife ART is a real inspiration to makers,collectors, and 'gawkers" alike.
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11-07-2003, 08:14 PM
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Guys, thanks for your comments. I enjoy 'giving back', and doing posts like this *is* especially time-consuming. But.... I wouldn't be where I am right now by holding back and not contributing. Somehow there is always a reward greater than the sacrifice!
Buddy, I owe you a beer for your comments. They always make me smile. We'll hook up someday. And you're right about Rich--he and I got along famously because of the similar spirits.I gotta add in some comments and descriptions to those pics soon. I'll let you know when I do. Coop __________________ Jim Cooper - Capturing the Artistry and Significance of Handmade Knives ?? New website improvement for 2010 - Over 5000 images searchable by maker's name! ??
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11-11-2003, 08:57 AM
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More pics have been added to the display, as I have been working on them. Plus, I added comments and descriptions to the pictures of the show and people to make some sense out of it all.
If THIS shot doesn't give you a good idea of what was presented there--then I'm a monkey's uncle...!  AKI photo album I have been experimenting with some different layouts. What works and what doesn't? I'll listen. Coop Edit ### one caveat: Fototime downsizes the pics to 640 pixels wide by default. Al of these are original at 700, and the downsizing has degraded resolution noticably. You can click on a link for 'original size' to see the difference. __________________ Jim Cooper - Capturing the Artistry and Significance of Handmade Knives ?? New website improvement for 2010 - Over 5000 images searchable by maker's name! ?? Last edited by SharpByCoop; 11-11-2003 at 09:19 AM.
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11-11-2003, 09:13 AM
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LOVE IT!!!
You will for sure take some pics of my knives next/first time we meet
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11-12-2003, 09:22 AM
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Hi Coop,
just wanted to add my thanks for making these great photos of fantastic knives available for us here...all the pictures are great, and I wonder what you still have in store for us. Thanks Jens.
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11-12-2003, 02:41 PM
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Some stunning work Coop, I can imagine how hard it was for you to be surrounded by all those wonderful knives
Roger
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11-12-2003, 02:45 PM
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nice work, jim - and rich. thanx for your response to us whiners for posting the fruits of your labors.
. i'll also be expecting to see some of your stuff in the knife rag coverage of the show. . thanx again __________________ wayne things get better with age ... i'm approaching magnificent
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