George Herron knives...

Tanasie · January 18, 2013, 12:39 AM

Any collector's of George Herron knives on THR ? This is a pair with Ivory Linen Micarta.. and the scrim is by South Carolina Wildlife artist Larry Seymour..the other has Brass pin's and hilt..I believe he described the wood as 'African Black Wood or maybe Ironwood.

**hso** · January 18, 2013, 01:23 AM

Yep, got a couple. Nice stuff.

**Brian Williams** · January 20, 2013, 05:31 AM

Not at those prices, beautiful knives but way beyond my budget. I am happy with my Breed THR knives.

**hso** · January 20, 2013, 10:19 AM

Brian,

George Herron is literally a legend in custom knifemaking. He wasn't just known for the beautiful knives he made, he was known as a great designer, developer of tools and techniques and a teacher who advanced custom knife making. In addition to those accolades from his peers, he always shared his techniques and specialized tools he developed with those we might see as his competitors. The tool rest he developed allowed makers to improve and speed grinding. I've been told that thanks to his tool rest he could actually finish a blade and have it ready for the buffer using it without all the time and effort normally required. Very few people have the grinding skills to be able to pull that off. In recognition of his contributions he was inducted into the Blade Cutlery Hall of Fame in 1987 and while he appreciated the praise he never let it go to his head. He passed away in February 2007 and his work was cut off. All the Herrons there are and will ever be were fixed at that time and like all great artists their value goes up.

Kim will appreciate that you're happy with the knife you got from him, but he wouldn't believe that his work is quite up to legendary status like Mr. Herron's, yet.

**Brian Williams** · January 21, 2013, 08:01 AM

I am not knocking the knives, thanks for the info about them, but I just don't see myself getting one. I love when someone comes up with a easier way to do something. Would love to see more pictures of his knives and that tool rest he developed.
As a lazy person and a shop teacher, good jigs and fixtures along with a great finished product fascinate me.

Valkman · March 15, 2013, 02:25 AM

Beautiful knives!

Tanasie · March 16, 2013, 12:29 AM

...a couple more,

**hso** · March 16, 2013, 06:23 AM

Very nice!

Tanasie · May 31, 2013, 12:13 AM

...I was fortunate enough to add this George Herron Model 8 to my collection, I don't forsee adding many more, they're hard to find and I can't afford them.

Valkman · May 31, 2013, 01:18 AM

One thing about springing for custom knives, they are a good buy and will probably continue to be worth more in the coming years.

**TimboKhan** · June 1, 2013, 11:09 PM

Those are awesome. Like Brian, I will likely never own a Herron, though I certainly will own more custom knives as time goes by.

January 18, 2013, 12:39 AM	#1
Tanasie Member Join Date: January 20, 2011 Posts: 11	George Herron knives... Any collector's of George Herron knives on THR ? This is a pair with Ivory Linen Micarta.. and the scrim is by South Carolina Wildlife artist Larry Seymour..the other has Brass pin's and hilt..I believe he described the wood as 'African Black Wood or maybe Ironwood. Last edited by Mal H; March 15, 2013 at 07:05 PM. Reason: Add missing images from Tanasie

January 18, 2013, 01:23 AM	#2
hso Moderator Join Date: January 3, 2003 Location: 0 hrs east of TN Posts: 33,811	Yep, got a couple. Nice stuff. __________________ SAF Life Member/NRAILA Contributor **************** Please Read The Forum Rules** TheHighRoad exists to provide a higher grade of discussion than is found on some other gun forums so antis and undecideds can see that gun owners and RKBA advocates are not the reckless misanthropes they tell everyone we are. Personal attacks, group stereotyping, macho chest-thumping, and partisan hackery are low road and hurt all of us.

January 20, 2013, 05:31 AM	#3
Brian Williams Moderator Join Date: December 22, 2002 Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia but now in Lancaster PA Posts: 9,383	Not at those prices, beautiful knives but way beyond my budget. I am happy with my Breed THR knives. __________________ Watch out for the Stobor A teacher can never truly teach unless they are still learning themselves.

January 20, 2013, 10:19 AM	#4
hso Moderator Join Date: January 3, 2003 Location: 0 hrs east of TN Posts: 33,811	Brian, George Herron is literally a legend in custom knifemaking. He wasn't just known for the beautiful knives he made, he was known as a great designer, developer of tools and techniques and a teacher who advanced custom knife making. In addition to those accolades from his peers, he always shared his techniques and specialized tools he developed with those we might see as his competitors. The tool rest he developed allowed makers to improve and speed grinding. I've been told that thanks to his tool rest he could actually finish a blade and have it ready for the buffer using it without all the time and effort normally required. Very few people have the grinding skills to be able to pull that off. In recognition of his contributions he was inducted into the Blade Cutlery Hall of Fame in 1987 and while he appreciated the praise he never let it go to his head. He passed away in February 2007 and his work was cut off. All the Herrons there are and will ever be were fixed at that time and like all great artists their value goes up. Kim will appreciate that you're happy with the knife you got from him, but he wouldn't believe that his work is quite up to legendary status like Mr. Herron's, yet. __________________ SAF Life Member/NRAILA Contributor **************** Please Read The Forum Rules** TheHighRoad exists to provide a higher grade of discussion than is found on some other gun forums so antis and undecideds can see that gun owners and RKBA advocates are not the reckless misanthropes they tell everyone we are. Personal attacks, group stereotyping, macho chest-thumping, and partisan hackery are low road and hurt all of us.

January 21, 2013, 08:01 AM	#5
Brian Williams Moderator Join Date: December 22, 2002 Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia but now in Lancaster PA Posts: 9,383	I am not knocking the knives, thanks for the info about them, but I just don't see myself getting one. I love when someone comes up with a easier way to do something. Would love to see more pictures of his knives and that tool rest he developed. As a lazy person and a shop teacher, good jigs and fixtures along with a great finished product fascinate me. __________________ Watch out for the Stobor A teacher can never truly teach unless they are still learning themselves.

March 15, 2013, 02:25 AM	#6
Valkman Member Join Date: July 31, 2003 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 4,738	Beautiful knives! __________________ NRA Patron Life Member Knives I've made http://s363.photobucket.com/albums/oo80/DLKnives/

March 16, 2013, 12:29 AM	#7
Tanasie Member Join Date: January 20, 2011 Posts: 11	...a couple more, Last edited by Tanasie; March 16, 2013 at 12:34 AM. Reason: added text

March 16, 2013, 06:23 AM	#8
hso Moderator Join Date: January 3, 2003 Location: 0 hrs east of TN Posts: 33,811	Very nice! __________________ SAF Life Member/NRAILA Contributor **************** Please Read The Forum Rules** TheHighRoad exists to provide a higher grade of discussion than is found on some other gun forums so antis and undecideds can see that gun owners and RKBA advocates are not the reckless misanthropes they tell everyone we are. Personal attacks, group stereotyping, macho chest-thumping, and partisan hackery are low road and hurt all of us.

May 31, 2013, 12:13 AM	#9
Tanasie Member Join Date: January 20, 2011 Posts: 11	...I was fortunate enough to add this George Herron Model 8 to my collection, I don't forsee adding many more, they're hard to find and I can't afford them. __________________ REB ___________________________________________ ....Monte, nobody get's to be a cowboy forever. Last edited by Tanasie; May 31, 2013 at 12:16 AM. Reason: image

May 31, 2013, 01:18 AM	#10
Valkman Member Join Date: July 31, 2003 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 4,738	One thing about springing for custom knives, they are a good buy and will probably continue to be worth more in the coming years. __________________ NRA Patron Life Member Knives I've made http://s363.photobucket.com/albums/oo80/DLKnives/

June 1, 2013, 11:09 PM	#11
TimboKhan Moderator Join Date: April 15, 2005 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 6,997	Those are awesome. Like Brian, I will likely never own a Herron, though I certainly will own more custom knives as time goes by. __________________ First Battalion, Seventh Marines, 1990-1994