All About Pocket Knives

dlr110 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2020 5:01 pm Does this count as "Knife Photography?"
I bought this blade opener, because I keep my nails short and sometimes I have a hard time opening blades on some of the older knives.
It's a Rough Rider, stainless steel full tang and smooth bone handle.
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Yes, because you used the word "knife" and identified a knife brand in your comments about your photograph
Not to mention, "full tang" and "smooth bone handle," both of which qualify as knife terms.

Nothing creative here but this is my first pic that I've taken with a light box that I just received today. Point & shoot digital camera set on "Auto". Flash turned off.

Looking for critiques from you folks. What do I need to change?

Thanks.

I'm going to post this in several threads so stand by. Today the Post Rider in Ponder Country brought me this new single blade VENTURE Jack Knife by H.M. Slater of Sheffield, England for my collection.

I know nothing of this brand, this is my first one, but what I can tell you is, I bought it from a fellow Texan, a fellow AAPK member, a friend and all around good guy, Ray (Paladin). The pictures don't do this knife justice. In my hand it is a perfect 3 5/8" when closed; supports a very well defined stag handle with rich colors and a distinctive pattern; and the bolsters are definitely noticeable over all other types. The blade when opened and closed is very tight and the snap when closed is perfection. This knife offers any owner years of dependable service. Please visit SWEETWATER KNIVES (Paladin) at the AAPK stores, Ray has several more of these beautiful quality knives just waiting for you at a price you can afford.

This completes my advertisement for Sweetwater Knives and to the administrators of AAPK I swear Ray is not giving me a "kick back."

Railsplitter wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:52 pm Nothing creative here but this is my first pic that I've taken with a light box that I just received today. Point & shoot digital camera set on "Auto". Flash turned off.

Looking for critiques from you folks. What do I need to change?

Thanks.

I think that you need to send that knife over to Missouri and let us see if the coloring matches your picture.

Tony_Wood wrote: ↑Sat Jan 11, 2020 12:08 am I think that you need to send that knife over to Missouri and let us see if the coloring matches your picture.

Ha! Good one Tony. I got that knife in Missouri as a matter of fact at the Washington, Missouri show. It's not going back though.

Since I'm posting anyway, I'll share that I think I got my new light box figured out. These look a little better.

That light box makes for perfect photos, Rick. But ... they seem a little sterile. Maybe add an old weathered board for background?

I like those three broad threads on that Sheffield, David. Very nicely photographed!

Dinadan wrote: ↑Sat Jan 11, 2020 1:11 am That light box makes for perfect photos, Rick. But ... they seem a little sterile. Maybe add an old weathered board for background?

I like those three broad threads on that Sheffield, David. Very nicely photographed!

Thank you Mel. Exactly what I was hoping for. A little advice. I'll see what I can dig up.

dlr110, I like your Venture jack. Nice photos, too.

Railsplitter, that knife is beautiful!

Rick, had to go back several times and look at that one.

Jtx wrote: ↑Sat Jan 11, 2020 1:48 pm dlr110, I like your Venture jack. Nice photos, too.

Railsplitter, that knife is beautiful!

doglegg wrote: ↑Sat Jan 11, 2020 2:03 pm Rick, had to go back several times and look at that one.

Thanks fellas. I hope to get another knife from the same maker in a couple weeks. Got a knife show coming up and I'll see him in person.

I saw the leaves and was like....yeah...Ilike that....

From the morning walk. The interesting part was the tree growing in to the other tree...

For some reason.....no clue why, I felt like polishing my knives with some Renaissance Wax.

Well, there has to be a photo to follow....

These are all gifts from friends here on AAPK!!!

Spyderco Native 5.

TripleF wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2020 2:57 pm For some reason.....no clue why, I felt like polishing my knives with some Renaissance Wax.

Well, there has to be a photo to follow....

These are all gifts from friends here on AAPK!!!

Looks Like you have some great friends

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Clearly these photos were not taken recently, but I just wanted to look at some greenery without waiting till Spring.

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:51 pm Clearly these photos were not taken recently, but I just wanted to look at some greenery without waiting till Spring.

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Garry.. Kool pics.. NICE Queen!!!
Jtx.. Is that a Sage?? I like that shot!!
John

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:51 pm Clearly these photos were not taken recently, but I just wanted to look at some greenery without waiting till Spring.

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Really nice shots and a really nice looking knife!

Ike and John, I appreciate your comments.

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jmh58 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:46 pm

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:51 pm Clearly these photos were not taken recently, but I just wanted to look at some greenery without waiting till Spring.

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Garry.. Kool pics.. NICE Queen!!!
Jtx.. Is that a Sage?? I like that shot!!
John

Yes, John, that is a Sage.Thanks

Nice Spiderco shot, JTX.

Good photos with the Queen, the log, and the poke, QS. Poke is already six inches high in my garden, so you will not have long to wait to see some green.

Dinadan wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 1:43 am Nice Spiderco shot, JTX.

Thanks Dinadan.

Benchmade Valet. Just under 4" closed.