Author Topic: Still mine for right now (Read 4181 times)

JW_Halverson · « **on:** January 10, 2019, 04:05:26 pm »

We have a member in here that turns a talented hand to making edged weapons and tools. I have the distinct honor of already owning one knife and one Tomahawk from him. A few short weeks ago, I asked him to make a specific style Bushcraft knife for me. It arrived today.

I am simply amazed. It is beautiful, rugged, and utilitarian, without being ugly. I am happy to say it is mine for the immediate brief future.

However, in a few short hours it will be given away as a Happy Birthmas-Merry Chrisday present.

JW_Halverson · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2019, 04:08:32 pm »

The wood came from Tennessee Valley Muzzleloading. They charged me just $20 including shipping to send a huge chunk of incredibly figured maple. By some strange coincidence, I have a custom Green River Skinner blade that needs new scales. After that, I will only have enough wood for 20 or 30 pairs of tips overlays, a half-dozen more knife scale sets, and maybe a few other little odd bits.

osage outlaw · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2019, 04:12:53 pm »

Beautiful knife!

JEB · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2019, 04:15:05 pm »

Great looking knife.

Trapper Rob · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2019, 07:12:27 pm »

Good looking knife.

Hawkdancer · « **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2019, 09:44:23 pm »

That is a handsome knife! I like that maple.
Hawkdancer

JW_Halverson · « **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2019, 11:13:29 pm »

Aaaand it's not mine anymore. The recipient loves it.

Eric Krewson · « **Reply #7 on:** January 11, 2019, 06:36:11 am »

Beautiful knife! I would have been tempted to put aquafortis on the handle though.

BowEd · « **Reply #8 on:** January 11, 2019, 06:51:34 am »

Nice gift JW and the score on the wood is pretty good too.

Aaron H · « **Reply #9 on:** January 11, 2019, 10:15:29 am »

Oooohh, very nice

upstatenybowyer · « **Reply #10 on:** January 11, 2019, 02:38:11 pm »

I'm jealous, but happy for the recipient.

I hope he or she had a Happy Birthmas-Merry Chrisday!

Pappy · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2019, 03:06:56 pm »

Beautiful knife JW, I think I may know where that came from, he does beautiful work.
Pappy

JW_Halverson · « **Reply #12 on:** January 15, 2019, 06:40:54 pm »

Quote from: Pappy on January 14, 2019, 03:06:56 pm

Beautiful knife JW, I think I may know where that came from, he does beautiful work.
Pappy

Yeah, my (not)cousin is pretty talented. I am kinda bristling at myself for giving it away. I might have to commission one of these for myself, too.

Pappy · « **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2019, 05:10:59 am »

I have a neck knife with the same beautiful wood for the handle, I wear it and us it every day but Sunday.

I have a bunch of neck knives but it is my go to, a real working knife. That is a beautiful knife but the knives he makes aren't only beautiful they are very functional and tough and love to be used.

Pappy

JW_Halverson · « **Reply #14 on:** January 18, 2019, 12:03:50 pm »

I am already kicking myself in the butt for giving this away.

I think I will have to beg, whine, and plead for one for myself!

Primitive Archer