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Permalink Reply by Frank Stennett on April 17, 2015 at 18:42

Great pictures Jan

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on April 20, 2015 at 18:59

I have some more pics but a little behind on everything!

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on April 20, 2015 at 19:38

Here is a little bit about Couger Creek Knifemaker John Frapps: I started making knives in 1997 after seeing a friend in West Yellowstone make them and the enthusiasm he exhibited. I was pleased when I sold my first knife in that year and there was no stopping since then - I had to become a full time maker. I spend the time to make the fit and finish as good as I possibly can. The blades must be centered and the grind lines must be perfect. I'm not satisfied until the action is smooth and the lockup is solid for my linerlocks. Slipjoint knives "walk and talk" well or they don't leave my shop. I specialize in linerlock folders (as invented by Michael Walker), and slip joint folders, both single and multi-blade. Currently, I'm stock removing and using heat colored, anodized and etched finished. I use blade materials such as ATS-34 stainless steel, Damascus, S30V stainless steel, Talonite and Stellite. I like natural handle materials such as mammoth ivory, pearl, ram's horn, jigged bone and stag. I feel very lucky to have had some great knifemaking mentors and teachers who have often become friends because of our mutual involvement in knifemaking. In a craft where learning never stops, other makers as well as collectors, have been a great help with their willingness to share information, ideas, and suggestions. Each year, I attend at least Blade Show in Atlanta, The Knifemakers Guild Show in Orlando, The Koval (Greater Ohio Valley) Show in Cambridge, Ohio, and the Chesapeake Show in Timonium, MD.

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Permalink Reply by tim payne on April 20, 2015 at 20:09

good info hog!

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on April 20, 2015 at 20:29

Thanks Tim, love that knife research and thse guys are made in the Good ol USA!
tim payne said:

good info hog!

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Permalink Reply by Sue OldsWidow on April 20, 2015 at 20:42

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on April 21, 2015 at 11:56

Hog,

I dont know what happened to that one.  The trademark is no longer registered to them shows

Inactive Date:

04/14/2010

.  I do know this trade mark is now being produced by Reed Cutlery :)

  

Steve Hanner said:

Here is a little bit about Couger Creek Knifemaker John Frapps: I started making knives in 1997 after seeing a friend in West Yellowstone make them and the enthusiasm he exhibited. I was pleased when I sold my first knife in that year and there was no stopping since then - I had to become a full time maker. I spend the time to make the fit and finish as good as I possibly can. The blades must be centered and the grind lines must be perfect. I'm not satisfied until the action is smooth and the lockup is solid for my linerlocks. Slipjoint knives "walk and talk" well or they don't leave my shop. I specialize in linerlock folders (as invented by Michael Walker), and slip joint folders, both single and multi-blade. Currently, I'm stock removing and using heat colored, anodized and etched finished. I use blade materials such as ATS-34 stainless steel, Damascus, S30V stainless steel, Talonite and Stellite. I like natural handle materials such as mammoth ivory, pearl, ram's horn, jigged bone and stag. I feel very lucky to have had some great knifemaking mentors and teachers who have often become friends because of our mutual involvement in knifemaking. In a craft where learning never stops, other makers as well as collectors, have been a great help with their willingness to share information, ideas, and suggestions. Each year, I attend at least Blade Show in Atlanta, The Knifemakers Guild Show in Orlando, The Koval (Greater Ohio Valley) Show in Cambridge, Ohio, and the Chesapeake Show in Timonium, MD.

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Permalink Reply by Tracey Reed on April 21, 2015 at 17:36

Thanks for the clarification for us Jan.

Jan Carter said:

Hog,

I dont know what happened to that one.  The trademark is no longer registered to them shows

Inactive Date:

04/14/2010

.  I do know this trade mark is now being produced by Reed Cutlery :)

  

Steve Hanner said:

Here is a little bit about Couger Creek Knifemaker John Frapps: I started making knives in 1997 after seeing a friend in West Yellowstone make them and the enthusiasm he exhibited. I was pleased when I sold my first knife in that year and there was no stopping since then - I had to become a full time maker. I spend the time to make the fit and finish as good as I possibly can. The blades must be centered and the grind lines must be perfect. I'm not satisfied until the action is smooth and the lockup is solid for my linerlocks. Slipjoint knives "walk and talk" well or they don't leave my shop. I specialize in linerlock folders (as invented by Michael Walker), and slip joint folders, both single and multi-blade. Currently, I'm stock removing and using heat colored, anodized and etched finished. I use blade materials such as ATS-34 stainless steel, Damascus, S30V stainless steel, Talonite and Stellite. I like natural handle materials such as mammoth ivory, pearl, ram's horn, jigged bone and stag. I feel very lucky to have had some great knifemaking mentors and teachers who have often become friends because of our mutual involvement in knifemaking. In a craft where learning never stops, other makers as well as collectors, have been a great help with their willingness to share information, ideas, and suggestions. Each year, I attend at least Blade Show in Atlanta, The Knifemakers Guild Show in Orlando, The Koval (Greater Ohio Valley) Show in Cambridge, Ohio, and the Chesapeake Show in Timonium, MD.

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Jeremy B. Buchanan on April 28, 2015 at 19:12

It sure was a lot of fun spending time with other iKC members. The knives weren't bad either. 

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Permalink Reply by Steve Scheuerman (Manx) on May 18, 2015 at 8:16

Wish I could have been there. That Cougar Creek knife is a looker! Nice..  

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