Schoonover Gallery Fine Art — Attraction in Steamboat Springs

I AM VERY HAPPY TO HAVE SCHOONOVER GALLERY CARRY MY JB EAGLE KNIVES TO SELL IN THEIR GALLERY. PATTIE IS VERY NICE AND FRIENDLY AND WONDERFULL TO WORK WITH.

My artistic, collectible knives are fully functional and can be used in your every day activities. Each of my knives is hand crafted with high quality materials, and my commitment to fine craftsmanship can be seen by my strict attention to fine details in every knife. The perfect knife requires ARTISTIC compatibility between the handle and the blade. I pride myself for my coordination of the of the handle design to compliment the design of the blade.

I specialize in Damascus blades; both Japanese San Mai Damascus and European Forge Welded Damascus. I buy completed or partially completed knife blade blanks, and add an exotic wood, horn, antler, or other custom handle. My knives are hand crafted to complement the artistic nature of the damascus steel blade.. ​​

Damascus Steel (Wikipedia Definition) - Damascus steel is a type of steel that was used in Middle Eastern sword making, starting in the 3rd century. These Damascus Steel swords are characterized by distinctive patterns of banding and mottling reminiscent of flowing water. Such blades were reputed to be tough, resistant to shattering and capable of being honed to a sharp, resilient edge. Damascus steel is superplastic, and very hard at the same time. The Blades are made by hammering and folding several layers of hot molten steel, usually from 67 to 256 layers, into a single ingot. This gives the blade a destintive artistic...

I recently learned that the knives sold at Shoenover Gallery are indeed handcrafted by Brent Nelson, and I want to acknowledge that the knives are authentic, as confirmed by the artist himself in his review below. He takes pride in his work, and I now understand the quality, authenticity, and craftsmanship that go into making these pieces. That being said, when I purchased the knife, it lacked a maker’s mark or any documentation that could prove its authenticity, which led to my concerns. I attempted to contact Brent directly to verify the details, and after speaking with him on the phone he hung up on me and never texted me back. Instead, the gallery owner, when I reached out, made a very dismissive comment suggesting that I “just buy it off Ali Baba” if I thought it was the same knife, which I found both unprofessional and insulting. I was hoping for better customer service and clarity regarding the authenticity of the knife. When I posted a photo of the knife online, I found similar knives being sold on platforms like Ali Baba and Amazon, which only added to my doubts about its origins. The photos I’ve included show the knife I purchased from the gallery, along with similar knives found online for reference. The lack of communication and the dismissive remarks from the owner made this experience frustrating, but I do appreciate the...

Good group of artists, many with a flair for art with a...