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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on May 16, 2012 at 20:25

Stephen, thanks for joining iKnife Collector. We would be interested in seeing this knife if a picture could be provided, Also some questions... about when was piece made? you mention a pattern..what pattern was the knife? or what did he pattern after?

Here is a link we found but I believe for a newer knife.

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/index.php/shop/knives-edged-weapo...

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Permalink Reply by Stephen Lucas on May 17, 2012 at 16:54

Thank you here are some pics of the knife was proby made in the late 80s early 90s it is #50 as far as production number goes that he made. this is a one off knife not mass produce each of his knife were one of a kind. This including the one he made that is in the painting of of jams bowie with his arms crossed and the knife handle with the eagle head showing. I do know he made at least 76 different knives before he died and donated his power hammers to the blade school in Texarcana.
 
Steve"Hog"Hanner said:

Stephen, thanks for joining iKnife Collector. We would be interested in seeing this knife if a picture could be provided, Also some questions... about when was piece made? you mention a pattern..what pattern was the knife? or what did he pattern after?

Here is a link we found but I believe for a newer knife.

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/index.php/shop/knives-edged-weapo...

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Permalink Reply by Stephen Lucas on May 17, 2012 at 18:25

i have more info when you left i called my aunt (his wife) and got better info on knife it is #20 not %0 hard to see before he tested for his journyman. it has never been seen out side of family and my freinds. he did do 2 other patern blades but they were swords. He started selling knifes in 1984 so i am guessing it is forom the mid late 80s. This is before the blade he did for his journyman and the right up about it in April 1990Blade World Magazine. The reason why the knife was never shown was because he was a perfectionist and the the blade has 2 small flaws in it but because of the handle and being the only peice of that waterial he had. He did not break it and throw it in the lake, something he was known to do. in turn my aunt gave it to me with some of his equipment. after he passed.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on May 17, 2012 at 18:48

Stephen,

First let me say that the knife is certainly unique.  It is also the best jawbone knife I have ever seen.  Being a jawbone it would have to be either a collector of your uncles works or specifically a jawbone knife collector.

I did find this information

Hand Made Custom Knife from James Porter (Deceased) James Was A mastersmith Of Great Merit. This Knife Was Made When He Was A Journeyman Smith Early In His Career As It Is Numbered 034, The Thirty Fourth Knife He Made In His Illustrious Career has won So many awards I can't Count Them All...Goggle His Name Look At All The Books That He Authored He Was a First Class Knife maker & Blacksmith. His Knives Are Super Rare And Of Merit ! Sole Author Start To Finish ! Exceptional High Carbon Random Pattern Damascus Perfectly Etched - Typography The Blade Is 5.7" Inches Long 10.4" Inches Over All Length Some Of The Finest Big Horn Sheep I have seen Amazing Fit & Finish No Soldier Necessary On This Light Weight
Ultra Fast Persian Exceptional Maker Made Leather Sheath With Buffalo Overlay & Signed Bu The Maker "The Best Of The Best" Exceptional Fit & Finish
World Class Form & Function The Condition Is As New From The Maker

If you are a worthpoint member, you could see what it sold for @ http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/james-porter-custom-upswept-p...

I also know there was a Knifeworld article written on his knives in April of 1990

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