This rare, and exceptional cooper knife would make an important addition to any collection. There was a group of knives made for a collector none had sheaths. It took a lot of work and research to create the bowie knife used for the classic. Only last year, a wellknown cutlery writer indicated that jimmy lile was the artificer. Samson learned knife making and bladesmithing from john nelson cooper, a veteran knife maker located in burbank, california, in 1969. Rare custom hand made john nelson cooper large kukri. See the same exact knife in the cooper book see photo ill consider trades for pistols and possible rifles but no shotguns or deer rifles. Hiroyuki terada diaries of a master sushi chef recommended for you. Skinning knife by john nelson cooper svalbard republic. Cooper knives hardcover january 1, 1991 by william a. Estimating the value of a factorymade pocketknife prices in this book. Warden harold cox advised nelson to take a deep breath of the fumes, and asked whether nelson had anything to say.
John nelson cooper cooper knives, book two by william a. Soon after, he was hired by les deasis of pacific cutlery now benchmade as a knife designer. Since that first knife, the cooper knife has evolved into a totally new patented process of manufacturing. He was a mentor to jody samson and made knives for over 60 years history.
Not only was the book colorful, befitting the real life bowie, but it was also. John nelson cooper genuine boot knife treeman knives. The makers were john applebaugh, cutlery halloffamer blackie collins, john nelson cooper, cutlery halloffamer dan dennehy, ted dowell, chubby hueske, john kirk, cutlery halloffamer bob loveless, john owens, jim pugh and g. John nelson cooper rare early barracuda sawback unsigned knife in cooper book. He met john quite by accident wandering into john s shop in burbank, california, looking for a knife. John hamilton appointed road surveyor from warm springs road to cap. John nelson cooper rare early barracuda sawback unsigned. Sep 17, 20 later that year, 11 makers met in tulsa, oklahoma, to form the guild.
Beginning in 1924 when john nelson cooper, as a hobby, began making knives for the local townspeople of tremont, pennsylvania. John nelson cooper 19061987 was a custom knifemaker who was a founding member of. One day i might have a book made, displaying many of the swords i have created. John nelson cooper bowie knife largest shaw leibowitz etching in. Swords and daggers, knives and swords, best knife sharpener, samurai. John nelson cooper custom 15 pig sticker knife with 5 12 stag handle and concealed tang. Cooper 19061987 the cooper knife is one of the oldest continually manufactured custom knives known. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. John nelson cooper rare early barracuda sawback unsigned knife in cooper. Cooper knives book twocheck price on amazondescription. Comes in a high quality replica cooper style sheath.
Cooper 19061987 was the founding member of the american knifemakers guild and one of the greatest american knife makers of all time. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Anderson cooper author of the rainbow comes and goes. Paul charles basch and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. John nelson cooper 19061987 was a custom knifemaker who was a founding member of the knifemakers guild.
Rare one of a kind vietnam era bowie, attack knife by john nelson cooper. For years, many believed that john nelson cooper made the iron. Levines guide to knives and their values, 4th edition by. Condition is used, near mint to excellentunsharpened. Vintage huge john nelson cooper custom fighting bowie knife.
Jody got his start in knife and sword making while hanging around the shop of the late john nelson cooper, one of the most prolific knifemakers of all time. He was a mentor to jody samson and made knives for over 60 years. For years, many believed that john nelson cooper made the iron mistress movie knife. This originjal john nelson cooper genuine boot knife is as real cooper as it gets. Feb 17, 2016 one knife is especially rare because its so early its not marked. All three makers drafted versions of it on request after the movie was released, but not for the movie itself. John nelson cooper 1960s combat dagger diablo with original. John nelson cooper 19061987, custom knife maker john cooper artist 19422015, english comic illustrator john cooper author born 1958, canadian writer and communications specialist. The blade on this cooper stiletto measures a long 9 12. Please look at pictures as they are part of the description. Some age pitting and scratches due to light handling.
Picture of john nelson cooper fighter finger groove handle. He noticed photos of some of herrons knives in lathams book and traveled to. I took this to a very good leather shop and had it made similar to cooper sheaths dbl stitched. Ria live bidding comes with a 1% service fee in addition to our buyers premium. The cooper knife is a strong interpretation of what john nelson.
John nelson cooper bowie knife largest shaw leibowitz etching. John nelson cooper custom 15 pig sticker knife concealed tang. Vintage huge john nelson cooper custom fighting bowie. Jan 25, 2018 for years, many believed that john nelson cooper made the iron mistress movie knife. John nelson cooper john nelson cooper born november 1, 1906 burbank, california, united states died december 27, 1987 aged81 new glarus, wisconsin occupation knifemaker influenced jody samson john nelson cooper 19061987 was a custom knifemaker who was a founding member of the knifemakers guild. Eventually he moved on to welding in the virginia shipyards and began making hunting knives. Cooper knife john nelson cooper giant daggerstiletto. This one of a kind knife has a california bowie handle almost identical to the bowie on page 4 of the cooper red book. A followup to the very hardtofind cooper book 1, this excellent volume by a. I started out as a collector and wanted to buy some john nelson cooper knives from a lady in a. Rare vintage cguard fighting bowie knife handmade by john nelson cooper in the 1960th early 1970th. Guard is brazzed on and the handle is black and brown micarta with a brass pommel. Capital punishment or compassion executions in new mexico. The cooper knife is one of the oldest continually manufactured custom knives known.
The premium leather riveted sheath is in very good condition but does show signs of being carried. There is a picture of a similar knife in john nelson cooper book page 26 by martin and basch. John nelson cooper bowie knife largest shaw leibowitz etching in the world1975. Details about john nelson cooper robert abels bowie knife. Rck custom fixed blade knives rehoboth custom knives, knife. Aug 31, 2014 sharpening knife on a whetstone with master sushi chef hiro terada. Parts of a knife knives as an investment introduction to damascus steel collecting. Possible vietnam era knife as logo indicates the knife was made between 1968 and 1978. This early california mark was just a simple cooper and was only used for about a year and a half from 1968 to 1969. Rare custom hand made john nelson cooper large kukri fighting knife. This john nelson cooper mint never used or sharpened fighter has an 8 o1 tool steel blade with a brazed brass guard and brown micarta handle with brass spacer and heady butt. A true bowie since it has a 8 inch blade balanced at the hilt. Cooper began making utility knives and butcher knives in tremont, pennsylvania in 1924 while working as a welder.
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