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Agree, they did come out well
Perfect knife for the setting. Was that planned our a happy accident? Sometimes it works out well, or better, if the photos are totally spontaneous instead of meticulously orchestrated. I do both types, but I'm usually happier with my spontaneous photos because my expectations are lower than they are with my intentionally posed or artificially set up photos. But, it can go either way. Great example of meticulously orchestrated photos that turned out well. From the yellow color of knife and books linking them chromatically to the fishing connection linking them thematically all the elements work together perfectly. The personal anecdote adds a contextual aspect that would be impossible to capture visually but greatly enhances the narrative effect of the photo. Well done, Squach...calendar worthy, borderline professional shots!Sasquach wrote: ↑Thu Nov 20, 2025 2:35 pm On a different note, I started re-reading some books I read as a youth. Zane Grey was a favorite of mine especially because he did a lot of writing and fishing in northern Arizona. I had camped and hunted in many of the same areas where he fished and had a cabin. Anyway, that brought to mind the pics below that I took when I acquired a Ka-Bar fishing knife endorsed by Zane Grey with his signature etched on the master blade.
I like your Silver Streak shot, Fingers. Nice contrast of smooth metal on the multi-textured plant. What kind of plant is that, anyway? Looks like some exotic fan coral I'd see while snorkeling or maybe some kind of cabbage or cauliflower. Pretty cool looking whatever it is
I have a Western fishing knife that looks identical to your Ka-Bar fishing knife, it is a great EDC. Yours is purdy cool endorsed by Zane Grey with his signature etched on the master blade. My mom had a about 1000 Zane Grey and Louis La 'amor books around the house when I was a kid.
So that might explain the resemblance between the knives.Great contrast on the last shot Q
with the lighter wood and dark scales....I like your Silver Streak shot, Fingers. Nice contrast of smooth metal on the multi-textured plant. What kind of plant is that, anyway? Looks like some exotic fan coral I'd see while snorkeling or maybe some kind of cabbage or cauliflower. Pretty cool looking whatever it is
Thanks Q. The shots of the Schrade Scrimshaw were semi-spontaneous. I got the Schrade out because I wanted a knife I hadn't photographed recently. Then came the decision to go to the grove instead of the wild side because rain was coming and the grove is closer so we might get a walk in before it comes down on us. I have quite a few Schrade Scrimshaw knives and had simply grabbed one that was in the front of the drawer. As we approached the creek is when it clicked with fish theme.QTCut5 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 21, 2025 10:05 pm Mahalo Squach & Tim...always appreciate the feedback.
Agree, they did come out well
Great example of meticulously orchestrated photos that turned out well. From the yellow color of knife and books linking them chromatically to the fishing connection linking them thematically all the elements work together perfectly. The personal anecdote adds a contextual aspect that would be impossible to capture visually but greatly enhances the narrative effect of the photo. Well done, Squach...calendar worthy, borderline professional shots!Sasquach wrote: ↑Thu Nov 20, 2025 2:35 pm On a different note, I started re-reading some books I read as a youth. Zane Grey was a favorite of mine especially because he did a lot of writing and fishing in northern Arizona. I had camped and hunted in many of the same areas where he fished and had a cabin. Anyway, that brought to mind the pics below that I took when I acquired a Ka-Bar fishing knife endorsed by Zane Grey with his signature etched on the master blade.
I like your Silver Streak shot, Fingers. Nice contrast of smooth metal on the multi-textured plant. What kind of plant is that, anyway? Looks like some exotic fan coral I'd see while snorkeling or maybe some kind of cabbage or cauliflower. Pretty cool looking whatever it is
There were so many "contract" knives in cutlery history that it's hard to keep up with. Union Cutlery, as I understand it, is where Ka-Bar started with Union Cutlery being like a parent company. Union Cutlery was also a cutler that made knives for other brands under contract so it is entirely possible that your Western is related somewhere on that family tree. It's a web of cutlers that is still being woven today as names and trade marks are sold and acquired. BTW, the case fishing knife is almost identical as well. While Case has had knives made under contract I don't know if there is any connection there.GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Fri Nov 21, 2025 10:07 pmI have a Western fishing knife that looks identical to your Ka-Bar fishing knife, it is a great EDC. Yours is purdy cool endorsed by Zane Grey with his signature etched on the master blade. My mom had a about 1000 Zane Grey and Louis La 'amor books around the house when I was a kid.
I wondered if they are the same knife, made by KA-BAR, and research shows that Ka-Bar is a brand name associated with Union Cutlery Company, which produced knives for Western States Cutlery Co. While KA-BAR did not produce knives for Western directly, they did make knives under contract for Western States Cutlery Co....
Me too……always looking for possible photo sites. Sometimes I’ll see a site that has potential for a particular knife in my collection and I have to remember to dig that knife out of storage to bring with me the next time I’m there. But usually I just look for settings that would be interesting to photograph the knife I happen to be carrying at the time.
Nice set hereQTCut5 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 23, 2025 1:34 am Mahalo Garry & Mel
Me too……always looking for possible photo sites. Sometimes I’ll see a site that has potential for a particular knife in my collection and I have to remember to dig that knife out of storage to bring with me the next time I’m there. But usually I just look for settings that would be interesting to photograph the knife I happen to be carrying at the time.
Such was the case with this old Schatt & Morgan sleeveboard: all these pics were taken in the parking lot while I was waiting for my wife at her chiropractor appointment.
& Tim Cool Bones and Great pictures of that Beautiful old Schatt & Morgan, Q! And that Russlock with the unique shield & blade etch is pretty cool.
Unlike you and a few others I know, I never could open a Russlock with one hand, but the protruding arm is easier for me (using two hands) than most nail nicks due to my weak fingernails. Too bad it’s so uncomfortable to carry in the pocket (not to mention ugly!) Another well-intentioned concept that failed in execution, IMO. .... Funny Sas, that you should mention how "names and trademarks are sold and acquired" ... I just happened upon one of your trademark brands and I had to give it a try, 
and it is pretty darn good 
Nice work! 
from all of your product endorsements and licensing of your likeness... 
Now I understand how you can afford such an extravagant, beautiful and expensive knife collection.... "Such was the case with this old Schatt & Morgan sleeveboard..."
I am partial to the spear point blade with a long nail nick. That is a wonderful knife. Is it pre-1922 manufactured? ...Also, a very nice variation on the lighting in your pictures in your post. 
