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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: KHalverson on December 30, 2014, 04:36:57 pm

Title: K.I.T.H
Post by: KHalverson on December 30, 2014, 04:36:57 pm: with hunting wrapping up for most of us .
is anyone interested in doing a knife in the hat swap.
I would be happy to run it and the swap would be open to all kinds of knives bone, steel or stone.

thanks
Kevin
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Post by: Stringman on December 30, 2014, 05:10:45 pm: I might be interested in this. Let's get some details and see what the interest is like.
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Post by: bubby on December 30, 2014, 05:23:39 pm: I'm in, hope we get lots of interest
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Post by: NeolithicMan on December 30, 2014, 05:58:21 pm: Im ready to make some knives
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Post by: J05H on December 30, 2014, 06:13:39 pm: I may be interested as well. I'd like to try to improve my knife making skills.
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Post by: osage outlaw on December 30, 2014, 07:00:10 pm: What kind of time frame are we looking at? I might sign up as long as someone doesn't mind a knife from a beginner.
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Post by: KHalverson on December 30, 2014, 07:28:53 pm: I was thinking march 1st that would give 2 full months
but am open to suggestion's.
all skill levels welcome.
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Post by: wildman on December 30, 2014, 08:50:11 pm: Ya know I'm in , had great time last year!!!!
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Post by: Trapper Rob on December 30, 2014, 09:48:20 pm: I'm in.
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Post by: Chippintuff on December 30, 2014, 10:21:06 pm: I would like to be in. My knife would be knapped with a wood handle.

WA
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Post by: Pat B on December 30, 2014, 10:45:05 pm: Kevin, I'd like to get in. Tell me how this works. Is it like the bow or arrow swaps?
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Post by: Tyke on December 30, 2014, 10:49:50 pm: just got a new belt sander to do bevel's so im in but it will be a couple weeks before can afford materials
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Post by: Rick Wallace on December 30, 2014, 10:56:40 pm: Ive got pretty good at knife making So my customers tell me,Ill do it.
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Post by: JoJoDapyro on December 30, 2014, 10:59:37 pm: I'm in.
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Post by: madcrow on December 30, 2014, 11:18:38 pm: Count me in. Tyke, what kind of materials do you need? I might have something you want.
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Post by: Tyke on December 31, 2014, 02:29:30 am: Thanks madcrow im new to knapping so it wont be stone but i think i can scronge up some steel and ive got some purpleheart. That statement was just a stress comment from getting laid off
Title: Re: K.I.T.H
Post by: KHalverson on December 31, 2014, 04:47:42 am: Quote from: Pat B on December 30, 2014, 10:45:05 pm
Kevin, I'd like to get in. Tell me how this works. Is it like the bow or arrow swaps?

Pat
everyone that says there in names go into a hat.
i will draw the names after the sign up cut off date.
the names get posted to the list in the order they r drawn from the hat.
#1 on the list ships to #2 an so forth last man drawn ships to #1 on the list.
I plan to leave the registration open for a few more days
was thinking as having sunday jan 4th 6 pm est as the cut off time
that is if its alright with everyone.

thanks so much for the interest.
I had a ball the last knife swa.p
Kevin
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Post by: wizardgoat on December 31, 2014, 04:53:29 am: I'm new and have only made a couple knives, but I'm in
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Post by: Stoker on December 31, 2014, 10:08:09 am: Sounds fun I'm in
Thanks Leroy
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Post by: Blaflair2 on December 31, 2014, 01:23:49 pm: I want in, when is the ship date? I need to figure out how to harden these blades, they're made from a road saw blade. It has tested around 40 on the Rockwell scale.
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Post by: KHalverson on December 31, 2014, 05:52:46 pm: March 1st ship date as long as no one objects.
so far I have I,m in from

neolithicman
stoker
wizardgoat
tyke
jojodapyro
madcrow
rick Wallace
chippinstuff
trapper rob
bubby
Khalverson
Wildman
Blaflair2
jo5h
stringman
country

this is gonna shape up to be a great swap
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Post by: Blaflair2 on December 31, 2014, 06:03:40 pm: I'm in
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Post by: KHalverson on December 31, 2014, 06:14:41 pm: Bruce
got ya added.
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Post by: Pat B on December 31, 2014, 07:14:48 pm: Don't forget me. ;D
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Post by: mullet on December 31, 2014, 08:26:29 pm: Tyke;

I just bought a tackle box full of Machinist files for at the Flea Market for ten bucks, what or how many do you need?
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Post by: Tyke on December 31, 2014, 10:44:08 pm: I got it figured out already eddie thank you though
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Post by: J05H on December 31, 2014, 11:18:56 pm: Count me in.
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Post by: Stringman on January 01, 2015, 12:20:13 am: Go ahead and add my name Kevin, not sure if I'm doing stone or metal, but I can get something put together.
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Post by: YosemiteBen on January 01, 2015, 12:05:42 pm: As much as I would like to - i have too many things to finish up beofre taking on anything else. Have fun though!
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Post by: NeolithicMan on January 02, 2015, 09:55:57 am: Im still in
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Post by: osage outlaw on January 03, 2015, 07:53:10 pm: I'm going to wait until the next go around. You guys have fun. I'll be watching to see all the cool knives you guys make.
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Post by: Pat B on January 04, 2015, 12:33:38 am: Kevin, I think I should pull my name from the hat. I'm not really prepared to build a knife and have a few bows to work on. I'll be watching though to see the cool knives that are produced. Maybe next time.
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Post by: country on January 05, 2015, 01:33:19 am: Not sure if the deadline has passed. If not ... I'm in .. if it's passed I'll wait til the next time. :)
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Post by: KHalverson on January 05, 2015, 05:43:20 pm: Quote from: country on January 05, 2015, 01:33:19 am
Not sure if the deadline has passed. If not ... I'm in .. if it's passed I'll wait til the next time. :)

your in!

list coming shortly.
Kevin
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Post by: KHalverson on January 05, 2015, 06:07:42 pm: here is how they came from the hat.

1 Rick Wallace
2 JoJoDapyro
3 neolithicman
4wizardgoat
5 tyke
6 stringman
7 KHalverson
8 jo5h
9 Bubby
10 country
11 BLaflair2
12 trapper rob
13 chippenstuff
14 Wildman
15 madcrow
16 stoker

o.k how this works is #1 ships to #2 and so forth on down the list #16 ships to #1.
please contact your recipient for shipping info or any questions u may have. in the next few days.
have fun guys and feel free to post progress pics.
thanks for participating.
Kevin
Title: Re: K.I.T.H
Post by: Tyke on January 05, 2015, 07:15:21 pm: Got my materials ready.now time to glue it all together. :laugh:
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Post by: Rick Wallace on January 05, 2015, 09:36:30 pm: Im not good at posting pictures so lets try it! Heres my trade so far,I decided to go with a skinner,,Got a 2cd that I will keep a surprise :) (http://)http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/unneamed_zpsa6c0b115.jpg http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/SubstandardFullSizeRender_zps55cdb514.jpg http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/FullSizeRender_zps6ac49a62.jpg http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/FullSizeRender1_zpse05181a2.jpg http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/FullSizeRender2_zpsc3ea9dd1.jpg
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Post by: madcrow on January 05, 2015, 10:42:02 pm: Looks like Stoker is my victim. Bahahahahaha!!!!!! >:D
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Post by: wildman on January 06, 2015, 12:01:44 am: I will go buy a Lotto ticket in the morning!!!! I drew Bluegill on the Christmas trade two years in a row and Madcrow on the KITH trade two years in a row. The stars are all lined up I'm sure I will win big!!!!!
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Post by: J05H on January 06, 2015, 02:56:14 pm: I think I need to buy a ticket too. :)
Title: Re: K.I.T.H
Post by: KHalverson on January 06, 2015, 07:14:42 pm: I have my victims blade rough forged.
still some refining to do and I want to add a couple surprises
Kevin

(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/001_zps898c564f.jpg) (http://s258.photobucket.com/user/oxbowsteelheader/media/001_zps898c564f.jpg.html)

(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/002_zps6ee869e9.jpg) (http://s258.photobucket.com/user/oxbowsteelheader/media/002_zps6ee869e9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: K.I.T.H
Post by: Tyke on January 10, 2015, 06:29:26 pm: Got her almost finished up :laugh:
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Post by: Tyke on January 10, 2015, 07:02:57 pm: Neolithicman your so lucky i think this knife might be some of joes finest work ;)
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Post by: wildman on January 10, 2015, 08:19:43 pm: You cannot put a price on that level of craftsmanship !!!!
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Post by: JoJoDapyro on January 10, 2015, 10:32:54 pm: So far. It has also been in the oven to heat treat. This is before that.
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Post by: JoJoDapyro on January 10, 2015, 11:43:10 pm: After cooling.
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Post by: KHalverson on January 11, 2015, 05:53:25 am: jojo
looks pretty good from here.
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Post by: NeolithicMan on January 11, 2015, 12:42:24 pm: Ooooooo shiney! Looking good Jojo, I am trying to get a good fire going tonight and get my files all ready.
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Post by: JoJoDapyro on January 11, 2015, 03:41:21 pm: It is complete. Would you like to see, or would you rather be surprised?
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Post by: Stringman on January 11, 2015, 10:13:47 pm: Here's a couple options for my knife.
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/53D335BD-39DC-49E4-8C5A-B5A97D0D99C7_zpshf8i9qap.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/53D335BD-39DC-49E4-8C5A-B5A97D0D99C7_zpshf8i9qap.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/093D0BDC-9CAF-4CA5-9832-A1BF7B688A84_zpsgjmjylvr.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/093D0BDC-9CAF-4CA5-9832-A1BF7B688A84_zpsgjmjylvr.jpg.html)
Will be going through my resource bin to pick out a suitable handle for these and go from there.
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Post by: Tyke on January 11, 2015, 10:30:36 pm: Man i dont think my prison shank is gonna work after seeing those scott.Back to the drawing board :-X
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Post by: Rick Wallace on January 12, 2015, 12:05:46 am: That is absolutely beautiful Stringman! Very nice 8)
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Post by: Tyke on January 12, 2015, 05:15:34 pm: So here it is string man i just got the handles on and electrically etched a stick figure archer on the blade hope you like it despite the crappie pic
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Post by: Tyke on January 12, 2015, 05:22:58 pm: Ill let you post better pics when you get it
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Post by: NeolithicMan on January 12, 2015, 08:12:43 pm: I dont mind being surprised jojo, but if you want to show off yer work thats fine too! I have some softened files and just need to settle on which design I am going to use.
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Post by: JoJoDapyro on January 12, 2015, 08:27:50 pm: Here it is. Hope you enjoy.
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Post by: Tyke on January 12, 2015, 10:13:08 pm: Are we supposed to wait til march first to send?
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Post by: KHalverson on January 13, 2015, 05:23:04 am: Quote from: Tyke on January 12, 2015, 10:13:08 pm
Are we supposed to wait til march first to send?
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no you can ship as soon as your completed.
march 1 is the target date for all knives to be completed by.
Kevin
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Post by: madcrow on January 14, 2015, 10:06:03 am: Im still in planning mode. Somebody make up my mind. Cherokee scalper or a mountain man patch knife.
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Post by: Tyke on January 14, 2015, 12:23:33 pm: I say go with the scalper you know something you can use in everyday life
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Post by: Stringman on January 14, 2015, 12:24:41 pm: My sentiments exactly! ^^
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Post by: Aaron H on January 14, 2015, 12:57:24 pm: Mountain man patch knife, I love that design
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Post by: NeolithicMan on January 14, 2015, 02:47:10 pm: Make them both then pick the one you like best and I will take the reject off your hands :laugh:
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Post by: Blaflair2 on January 14, 2015, 02:52:49 pm: Patch knife
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Post by: KHalverson on January 14, 2015, 07:34:31 pm: Quote from: madcrow on January 14, 2015, 10:06:03 am
Im still in planning mode. Somebody make up my mind. Cherokee scalper or a mountain man patch knife.

I am sure whatever you choose it will be a nice one.
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Post by: wildman on January 14, 2015, 09:32:25 pm: Little teaser, I'm not sure if this will be the knife. It is not taking the edge I want. The handle is something I have wanted to try for awhile. I'm going to bring it up to temp again, and see how it goes
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Post by: Rick Wallace on January 15, 2015, 12:37:02 am: Quote from: madcrow on January 14, 2015, 10:06:03 am
Im still in planning mode. Somebody make up my mind. Cherokee scalper or a mountain man patch knife.
Patch
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Post by: J05H on January 15, 2015, 01:05:01 am: Rick, your grabbing the right links, you just need to put them between photo tags.
click the button here:
(http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab359/J05H/Photopostingstep02.png)

and paste your link here:
(http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab359/J05H/Photopostingstep3.png)
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Post by: Rick Wallace on January 15, 2015, 01:51:11 am: Quote from: J05H on January 15, 2015, 01:05:01 am
Rick, your grabbing the right links, you just need to put them between photo tags.
click the button here:
(http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab359/J05H/Photopostingstep02.png)

and paste your link here:
(http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab359/J05H/Photopostingstep3.png)
Thanks!
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Post by: NeolithicMan on January 15, 2015, 10:58:22 am: Got two roughed out and a few more to get ready for the last few steps.
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Post by: Rick Wallace on January 15, 2015, 11:12:32 am: Update on the forged file skinner,its about 60% done,scabbard cut out (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/IMG_8629_zps68898f5d.jpg)
Also 90% complete Fillet knife,I know Jo-Jo likes to fish so I may send this one instead (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/IMG_8632_zps68a44702.jpg) And this one is a surprise,goes with his black powder gear (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/IMG_8633_zpse52fb0c5.jpg)
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Post by: KHalverson on January 15, 2015, 08:14:00 pm: rick
I am really digging the looks of that fillet knife.
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Post by: JoJoDapyro on January 15, 2015, 08:20:45 pm: Me too!
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Post by: Tyke on January 15, 2015, 09:06:31 pm: I cant wait till i accidently steal it >:D
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Post by: Rick Wallace on January 15, 2015, 10:46:25 pm: Thanks!! Its done except the scabbard. Ill get them finished up and put up some more pics. Got to go get the wife out of the hospital tomorrow,then ill get back on them :)
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Post by: NeolithicMan on January 15, 2015, 11:54:14 pm: Hey rick we have the same display counter it seems
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Post by: Rick Wallace on January 16, 2015, 08:19:03 am: Quote from: NeolithicMan on January 15, 2015, 11:54:14 pm
Hey rick we have the same display counter it seems
:) How about that! That's the professional grade kitchen counter display ;)
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Post by: JoJoDapyro on January 16, 2015, 09:11:09 am: Sorry to hear about your wife Rick. I have been going through about the same. That is why mine was finished so quickly. Trying to keep my mind in other places. John, I still haven't sent it. Plowing snow and all nighters in the ER have made my brain a little mushy.
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Post by: Rick Wallace on January 16, 2015, 10:01:12 am: Thanks Jo She had a total knee replacement,shes fine just lots of Physical therapy to do.
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Post by: KHalverson on January 16, 2015, 07:10:21 pm: OK
I have my blade finished forged with dual hammered finger guards as well as a tapered tang.
I forged close to finished shape so only a couple minutes on the belt sander was required to get the profile where it is at now.
gonna finish at right around 7 3/4 o.a.l.
time to drill the pin holes set the bevels and flatten the tang.
I hope jo5h approves.
Kevin

(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/001_zps54aa7ee2.jpg) (http://s258.photobucket.com/user/oxbowsteelheader/media/001_zps54aa7ee2.jpg.html)
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Post by: Tyke on January 16, 2015, 07:23:02 pm: Cant wait to see what wizard goat comes up with :o
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Post by: J05H on January 16, 2015, 07:32:17 pm: Its looking good! I definitely approve!
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Post by: NeolithicMan on January 16, 2015, 08:19:52 pm: Absolutely no rush jojo, I am excited to get the knife but I can wait as long as you need.

I didnt get anything done today, shot a doe this morning and thats keeps me busy for the day.
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Post by: Rick Wallace on January 17, 2015, 06:59:58 pm: 98% done. A little polish, final sharpening. scabbards have been dyed,and are drying. Dont know which one to send. Might just make another instead,Got to have a little suspense ;)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/IMG_8672_zpsc98432ca.jpg)
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Post by: Rick Wallace on January 20, 2015, 10:59:42 pm: You guys sure do talk alot ,, :o Well its complete. Still not sure of which one to send,but here ya go.Fillet knife,old 12" sawblade,heat treated and gun blued.Will shave hair off a frog.
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/IMG_8707_zps6344bb4a.jpg)
with rawhide sheath
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/IMG_8703_zpsf5dfc289.jpg)
Skinner,Forged out of an old file,I left some file and hammer marks in it,Sharp enough to skin a buffalo.
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/IMG_8702_zpsb0084817.jpg)
With rawhide scabbard
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/IMG_8705_zps6a299fc3.jpg)
And then there is this,,Just because I wanted to trow it in the box ;)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/IMG_8633_zpse52fb0c5.jpg)
Hope you get some use out of these Mr Jo Jo. 8)
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Post by: Tyke on January 21, 2015, 12:58:27 pm: Mark me as shipped
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Post by: Blaflair2 on January 21, 2015, 02:39:21 pm: Got this made outta a road saw, Kevin is gonna help with with hardening it once he figures out the cycle from the scraps I'm sending him. What yall think? It's about 6-7" long
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Post by: Rick Wallace on January 21, 2015, 03:39:18 pm: Nice! Thats a good design,good EDC knife.
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Post by: Blaflair2 on January 21, 2015, 03:50:32 pm: I got another in the works as well, dunno which is going
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Post by: KHalverson on January 21, 2015, 04:48:59 pm: Bruce
looks very nice to me.
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Post by: Blaflair2 on January 21, 2015, 05:32:04 pm: Thanks Kevin, I still hadn't sent the points, Friday for sure. The other one is a big long sucker. I'll get pics when I can if it comes along
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Post by: bubby on January 21, 2015, 07:37:06 pm: I haven't been sitting on my hands I have a couple things in the works(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/Mobile%20Uploads/20150121_135820_zpscvwyjnoi.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150121_135820_zpscvwyjnoi.jpg.html)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/Mobile%20Uploads/20150121_111746_zpsefqro20f.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150121_111746_zpsefqro20f.jpg.html)
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Post by: bowtarist on January 21, 2015, 10:51:51 pm: Dang! y'all...I was in this a couple years ago and had a gooder, but you all are goin for it. lovin them blades y;all. Gooders one and all, dp
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Post by: bubby on January 21, 2015, 11:28:09 pm: Great to hear from ya derick, things going good for you
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Post by: Stringman on January 22, 2015, 10:26:45 am: I think I know which one I'm sending. (rainbow obsidian/rams horn)

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/B283DBD9-5812-479D-BD18-7E0F57A5859D_zpsnh1prwnv.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/B283DBD9-5812-479D-BD18-7E0F57A5859D_zpsnh1prwnv.jpg.html)

But this is not an easy decision. (rainy buttes, elk horn, and almond burl cap)

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/8D8A8F43-9F5B-44C0-B603-5D2EF9A06F55_zpshtqsaxjz.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/8D8A8F43-9F5B-44C0-B603-5D2EF9A06F55_zpshtqsaxjz.jpg.html)

Guess I gave myself too many choices. (mahogany obsidian with osage, Purple Heart, and striped maple handle)

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/C39B416D-D864-4AB9-BFCE-73F330B030A4_zpssc5ernc4.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/C39B416D-D864-4AB9-BFCE-73F330B030A4_zpssc5ernc4.jpg.html)

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/78A0F3B5-9FD0-483B-8421-109A80488CED_zpszo65we9v.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/78A0F3B5-9FD0-483B-8421-109A80488CED_zpszo65we9v.jpg.html)

I'll try to make a decision here soon.... or maybe I'll make another. >:D
Title: Re: K.I.T.H
Post by: Aaron H on January 22, 2015, 10:28:09 am: Stunning Scott, absolutely stunning.
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Post by: Stringman on January 22, 2015, 10:32:06 am: Aaron I think you were there when i got the rainbow obsidian. This was my last piece from it. Pretty cool stuff, pictures don't accurately show it.
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Post by: Aaron H on January 22, 2015, 10:34:45 am: Yea I remember your working on some of it at mojam, of course I remember you working on about a half dozen other kinds of rock too! They are all beautiful
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Post by: Pat B on January 22, 2015, 10:58:17 am: Scott, that will be a nice set to send out. ::)
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Post by: Tyke on January 22, 2015, 11:06:33 am: Go scott those are freakin awesome
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Post by: Blaflair2 on January 22, 2015, 12:59:56 pm: Yeah, I'd take all of em, one for hunting one for display and one for hunting O:) never have too many knives
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Post by: J05H on January 22, 2015, 04:58:05 pm: So here's where I'm at so far. I haven't ground the bevel yet, just the profile.
I hope Bubby likes it.

(http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab359/J05H/IMG_20150122_150203782.jpg)
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Post by: Stringman on January 22, 2015, 05:47:59 pm: That's got a really nice profile, Josh. How thick and what metal did you use?
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Post by: J05H on January 22, 2015, 06:32:52 pm: Thanks. Its 3/16" thick 1084. I actually feel like its should be thinner, but its all I have at the moment.
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Post by: KHalverson on January 22, 2015, 08:10:23 pm: scott
all those look awesome

josh
very nice profile.
1084 is good steel.
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Post by: bubby on January 22, 2015, 10:16:36 pm: Me likey Josh, thats a great shape you got going
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Post by: J05H on January 22, 2015, 11:15:14 pm: Thanks, I'm glad you like it Bubby. I'm planning to make myself one just like it.
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Post by: bubby on January 24, 2015, 10:14:13 pm: I got some yew scales on my trade knife, think its gonna look sweet
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Post by: country on January 24, 2015, 11:20:45 pm: Hey bubby ... GOT your pm but your inbox is full
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Post by: bubby on January 24, 2015, 11:26:21 pm: Sorry country i made some room
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Post by: Chippintuff on January 26, 2015, 02:02:10 pm: I am still a bit new to knife making, but I have finished the one going to Wildman. I hope he likes it.
The blade is Georgetown Flint from Georgetown, TX. The handle is Bois D'Arc known to have been cut over 130 years ago. The glue is Loctite Epoxy with charcoal added for color. The sealer on the wood is Polyurethane. There is no stain or coloring added to the wood. I'll put it into the mail tomorrow morning.

WA
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Post by: Trapper Rob on January 26, 2015, 02:45:56 pm: Turned out really nice.
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Post by: Rick Wallace on January 26, 2015, 03:46:03 pm: That is beautiful !
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Post by: KHalverson on January 26, 2015, 04:28:28 pm: WHOA!
THAT IS SAWWEEET.
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Post by: Stringman on January 26, 2015, 06:06:58 pm: That turned out great! Love the look of that osage!
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Post by: Stringman on January 27, 2015, 09:14:23 am: Just received my knife from Tyke. He made a sweet little drawknife that looks like it will work even on the big stuff. Nice and strong built for years of service, just like I like em!

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/6E0CEE5C-1E29-440E-87B2-46EC37C91396_zpsg4qfizu8.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/6E0CEE5C-1E29-440E-87B2-46EC37C91396_zpsg4qfizu8.jpg.html)

Thank you, Sir!
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Post by: osage outlaw on January 27, 2015, 09:58:17 am: That looks like a ring chaser right there.

You guys are posting some great knives. Looks like an awesome trade so far.
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Post by: Tyke on January 27, 2015, 12:24:25 pm: Glad you like it scott.me and joe debarked a 8" round log with it before i sent it.it melted through the pear bark with ease.
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Post by: NeolithicMan on January 27, 2015, 03:38:24 pm: Man thats a sweet draw blade!
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Post by: KHalverson on January 27, 2015, 09:02:18 pm: tyke
nice looking draw knife.
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Post by: Tyke on January 27, 2015, 09:06:16 pm: Yeah i like my little stick figure archer etching im gonna start puting it on everything i make
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Post by: KHalverson on January 28, 2015, 04:14:39 pm: just got home from work and a package was waiting for me.
i was like a 7 year old on Christmas morning.
Scott
you knocked this knife and stand out of the ball park.
i could not be happier.
this thing is awesome
thanks so much
Kevin

(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/002_zps894fd1c0.jpg) (http://s258.photobucket.com/user/oxbowsteelheader/media/002_zps894fd1c0.jpg.html)
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Post by: Tyke on January 28, 2015, 04:57:09 pm: Thats is a beautiful knife
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Post by: wildman on January 28, 2015, 08:47:37 pm: HOLY COW!!!!!!! Chippentuff that is one cool shank.
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Post by: wildman on February 01, 2015, 12:06:43 pm: I received my box from Chippentuff today, a true work of art. Thank you!!! I will be down to the wire on this one as I am my own worst critic. I have turned out two blades and feel they were not up to par as far as my best work.
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Post by: Rick Wallace on February 03, 2015, 05:39:59 pm: Shipped This morning. Should be in Utah Thursday. 8)
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Post by: JoJoDapyro on February 03, 2015, 05:40:44 pm: Can't wait. Still haven't shipped mine. When it rains it pours. I'll get it out at the end of the week.
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Post by: jeffp51 on February 03, 2015, 05:48:37 pm: Tyke,

do you have a closeup of that stickfigure? that was pretty cool.
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Post by: Rick Wallace on February 03, 2015, 05:57:17 pm: Quote from: JoJoDapyro on February 03, 2015, 05:40:44 pm
Can't wait. Still haven't shipped mine. When it rains it pours. I'll get it out at the end of the week.
Did you get my PM Joe?
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Post by: mullet on February 03, 2015, 08:38:11 pm: Quote from: Tyke on January 27, 2015, 09:06:16 pm
Yeah i like my little stick figure archer etching im gonna start puting it on everything i make

Art Butner has been putting it on his arrows forever. ;)
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Post by: JoJoDapyro on February 03, 2015, 10:03:29 pm: Yeah Rick I did. Thanks again.
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Post by: bubby on February 03, 2015, 11:57:20 pm: All i have to do is put some sealer on the sheath and it's ready to ship
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Post by: JoJoDapyro on February 04, 2015, 08:36:19 am: I'm just waiting on pay day. It is still sitting in my truck from the day I attempted to send it out... Like a month ago. Sorry John. :-\
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Post by: Trapper Rob on February 04, 2015, 01:08:12 pm: Hope to get mine finished this weekend.
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Post by: wildman on February 04, 2015, 08:37:29 pm: Antique thresher blade I secured from DP and some burled walnut, with a scrap of Ky banded watersnake hide sewed with sinew and a liner. Made this one awhile back. Its one of my best. I finished the sheath up last night. Be headed out this week.
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Post by: Aaron H on February 05, 2015, 12:12:04 pm: That's really cool Wildman
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Post by: bubby on February 05, 2015, 12:30:39 pm: Mine goes in the mail today
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Post by: bubby on February 05, 2015, 03:05:53 pm: Just left the PO country should get his by Monday
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Post by: JoJoDapyro on February 05, 2015, 09:06:06 pm: Having had such a poor year so far smiles have been few and far between. Having my wife lose the baby, my grandpa pass away followed by my dog. As I came back from the doctor today (eye and sinus infection) I see a package. Man Rick, what a honor to have such pieces of art. I had a sneaking suspicion that you were making me a ball starter. It is awesome. The knives are very sharp, and very good looking. I smiled and sang a little tune. Thank you so very much.
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Post by: Rick Wallace on February 05, 2015, 10:12:36 pm: Glad you like them brother! Get them fishy and bloody! 8)
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Post by: JoJoDapyro on February 05, 2015, 10:14:36 pm: If it is still 55 degrees Saturday morning they are gonna get used for some Crappie on the fly rod. Since I started this whole traditional addiction I haven't wet my line.
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Post by: soy on February 05, 2015, 10:23:31 pm: Them r nice!!!!!
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Post by: country on February 10, 2015, 02:12:57 pm: Got a package from bubby yesterday ;D. Sweet knife and sheath .... love the yew scales on it . I will put it to good use. Thanks bub you did a great job . I will post some pics soon :)
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Post by: bubby on February 10, 2015, 04:15:09 pm: Glad you like it country
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Post by: country on February 10, 2015, 05:44:26 pm: here is a pic of the knife bubby sent me .... you can drool guys :)
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Post by: osage outlaw on February 10, 2015, 08:33:15 pm: That's a beauty of a knife right there.
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Post by: Aaron H on February 11, 2015, 11:54:55 am: ^^^ yep, what he said.
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Post by: Blaflair2 on February 13, 2015, 05:44:39 pm: Got the blade back from Kevin, just gotta put some handles on it and a sheath
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Post by: Aaron H on February 13, 2015, 06:21:52 pm: Very nice looking blade there blaflair
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Post by: Blaflair2 on February 13, 2015, 06:50:38 pm: Got some quiet maple to go on her. It's a real neat piece of wood. Half is rift sawn with a darker squiggly line separating it from the darker side
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Post by: KHalverson on February 17, 2015, 06:27:46 pm: Jo5h
this will be headed your way in the morning.
Kevin

(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/001_zps3467a6d5.jpg) (http://s258.photobucket.com/user/oxbowsteelheader/media/001_zps3467a6d5.jpg.html)
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Post by: Stringman on February 17, 2015, 07:33:52 pm: That ain't right... >:D
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Post by: Blaflair2 on February 17, 2015, 10:24:42 pm: Sweet knife Kevin!
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Post by: KHalverson on February 18, 2015, 04:36:52 pm: thanks Bruce.
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Post by: J05H on February 18, 2015, 05:15:04 pm: Looks good, I'm excited.

I kind of feel bad 'cause mine is taking so long. I'm planning to do the heat treat this evening if I get my forge finished. It may be tomorrow though, but I still think I can get it shipped before the end of the month.
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Post by: bubby on February 18, 2015, 06:18:33 pm: no worries josh
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Post by: Blaflair2 on February 18, 2015, 10:23:40 pm: I'm trying to get my knife glued but weather isn't cooperating. Gonna have to skip the vise and use clamps when I get the chance to get my scales cut out. I'm not slacking, just no heat :0(
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Post by: bubby on February 18, 2015, 10:53:17 pm: Got a shop light you can tent it with foil and it will get hot
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Post by: J05H on February 18, 2015, 11:52:12 pm: Got my forge finished tonight. Gonna heat treat tomorrow. I hope it goes well, I've never done it before.
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Post by: NeolithicMan on February 19, 2015, 10:51:11 am: Finally got a break in some of this freezing weather to go out and put together my... lets say, interesting, forge. what ever works! I heat treated three blades and they are tempering in my toaster oven as I type this. should be done over the weekend and headed to Wizardgoat right after. not sure which he is getting yet.
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Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 19, 2015, 11:54:34 am: Quote from: J05H on February 18, 2015, 11:52:12 pm
Got my forge finished tonight. Gonna heat treat tomorrow. I hope it goes well, I've never done it before.

be sure to face north lol the old wives tale is true
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Post by: crooketarrow on February 19, 2015, 12:02:36 pm: Man if i did'nt have so many other projects going I'd like get in on that.
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Post by: NeolithicMan on February 19, 2015, 12:17:11 pm: hard to decide but I am leaning more towards the left one. any thoughts guys?
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Post by: J05H on February 19, 2015, 01:38:44 pm: I like the right one.
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Post by: Rick Wallace on February 19, 2015, 03:28:35 pm: I like the middle one
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Post by: KHalverson on February 19, 2015, 05:04:44 pm: i can see the left one paired up with a brass guard and a nice piece of antler.
but hey that's just me.
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Post by: NeolithicMan on February 20, 2015, 08:54:36 am: I was thinking antler on the left one without a brass guard but I like the sound of it with. I also thought brass guard on the middle one was a sure thing. I may make up all three and pick the best one to head out.
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Post by: madcrow on February 20, 2015, 04:15:11 pm: I will get a couple of pics up tonight of what i am sending out.
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Post by: madcrow on February 20, 2015, 04:21:20 pm: Btw, I recieved my knife from Wildman. Its offical, I have a wildman collection. The newst knife looks old and beaten up. I love it. I showed it to a friend that does pencil drawings from the revolutionary and civils wars. He loved it and wanted to use it in some pics. I told him tough luck. When he does borrow stuff, he don't bother bringing it back.
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Post by: wildman on February 20, 2015, 11:11:20 pm: Glad it made it safe. I have an older very talented friend who is a perfectionist he says I have a rough finish. I explained to him that I build patinia into everything I make. If I build an era knife or axe I want it to look like its been around that long. The only flintlock I have done looks like it has been on 1000 trails and a war or two. ;D
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Post by: J05H on February 21, 2015, 08:07:11 pm: I just got an amazing little knife from KHalverson. I love it. Its just the right size for every day carry. I'm gonna have to start wearing a belt just so I can carry it with me. I love the hamon line and the tiger maple scales( I think ). I better post the pics before I get carried away describing it.

(http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab359/J05H/IMG_20150221_172332059.jpg)

(http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab359/J05H/IMG_20150221_172425356.jpg)

(http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab359/J05H/IMG_20150221_172434550.jpg)

(http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab359/J05H/IMG_20150221_172504820.jpg)
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Post by: bubby on February 21, 2015, 10:33:53 pm: Yes sir winner winner chicken dinner Josh, sweet knife
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Post by: Rick Wallace on February 21, 2015, 11:10:44 pm: Nice
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Post by: KHalverson on February 22, 2015, 05:21:51 am: Josh

I am pleased that you like the knife.
the wood is curly Koa from Hawaii.
Kevin
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Post by: NeolithicMan on February 22, 2015, 08:14:57 pm: Needs a few coats of tru-oil and a nice sheath. came out a little more steak knife like than I had wanted. might end up sending a different one. East indian rose wood handle with 1/4" brass pins on my first attempt at a knife from a file. hope this is up yer alley wizardgoat.
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Post by: wizardgoat on February 23, 2015, 03:13:18 am: John that thing looks sweet! I'd be happy with any knife you send. Ill post pics of mine soon too. It's all done, but needs a sheath
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Post by: Blaflair2 on February 24, 2015, 11:40:04 am: So it's been so cold(single digits without the windchill) I have done squat in my shop. Today I got the guff to get this handle on. And ruined my quilted maple scales. SoOOOooo... Who doesn't like Birdseye ;)

My drill bit wasn't as sharp as I thought and I don't have any oval pins O:)
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Post by: Blaflair2 on February 25, 2015, 05:28:59 pm: Starting to get her shaped up.
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Post by: Rick Wallace on February 25, 2015, 05:55:47 pm: Lookin good!
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Post by: KHalverson on February 25, 2015, 07:56:10 pm: Bruce
pretty nice looking birdseye.
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Post by: Blaflair2 on February 25, 2015, 08:01:42 pm: I got a few better pieces I'm saving for something
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Post by: NeolithicMan on February 25, 2015, 08:09:09 pm: Might send this sucker out. The finger guard was a bit of a pain but Im very happy with the out come. my mosaic pin I made came out alright. if you cant tell, the small pins are supposed to be in the shape of an arrow :laugh: . The handle material is super oily wood call Wenge, looks oil black after tru-oil. Im liking the whole file to knife activity!
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Post by: Blaflair2 on February 26, 2015, 12:49:29 am: First coat of super glue
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Post by: Blaflair2 on February 26, 2015, 09:38:39 am: Well I think I got it. Found my old diamond engraver. What tall think?
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Post by: Stringman on February 26, 2015, 10:07:56 am: That's got a nice shape to it and a very pretty piece of lumber!
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Post by: Blaflair2 on February 26, 2015, 10:10:13 am: Thanks Scott, I like it
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Post by: Aaron H on February 26, 2015, 10:46:29 am: Man I love the looks of birdseye, well done
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Post by: Blaflair2 on February 26, 2015, 12:08:39 pm: Thanks falcon. I wanted to stain it but all my stain was frozen
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Post by: Rick Wallace on February 26, 2015, 12:14:12 pm: VERY NICE! I like that style blade,very useful design.
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Post by: Stoker on February 27, 2015, 10:02:47 am: Should be ready to shipp in a few days.. Work has been crazy last few weeks..
Thanks Leroy
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Post by: Rick Wallace on February 27, 2015, 04:26:35 pm: Cool :)
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Post by: Trapper Rob on February 28, 2015, 07:52:35 am: Nice looking knife.
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Post by: Blaflair2 on February 28, 2015, 10:48:37 am: Well it's urs rob so u better like it >:D

Could u pm me with ur address and stuff. Gonna make the sheath today hopefully and get it sent out monday
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Post by: NeolithicMan on March 01, 2015, 11:27:32 am: Mailing out tomorrow... dumby here forgot the post office is not open today. sorry wizardgoat, sheath and knife are headed out tomorrow morning!
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Post by: country on March 01, 2015, 01:40:33 pm: Same here .... shipping out tomorrow :)
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Post by: Stoker on March 02, 2015, 02:23:56 pm: Shipped
Thanks Leroy
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Post by: NeolithicMan on March 03, 2015, 09:52:45 am: Recieved a cool knife from JoJo, denim and cotton handle. Never seen someone use clothes for handles! I like the way it came out. sheath is very nice, two color stitching and a buckskin necklace strap. Very sharp, cant wait to try it out on next years deer! Big Thanks JoJo!

John
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Post by: Stoker on March 03, 2015, 10:03:43 am: Dang.. That's a nice knife.. Handles are cool
Thanks Leroy
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Post by: Rick Wallace on March 03, 2015, 02:06:58 pm: Cant wait :) :)
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Post by: Trapper Rob on March 04, 2015, 09:49:53 pm: Got a sweet knife from Blaflair2 today.
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Post by: Blaflair2 on March 04, 2015, 10:09:08 pm: Glad ya like it rob
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Post by: JoJoDapyro on March 05, 2015, 07:32:13 pm: Who hasn't shipped?
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Post by: Tyke on March 05, 2015, 07:41:44 pm: Well i know i havent received
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Post by: wizardgoat on March 06, 2015, 03:59:26 am: Sorry tyke, I shipped last week.
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Post by: wizardgoat on March 06, 2015, 03:29:19 pm: I just received an awesome knife from neolithicman. Thanks john!
i struggled with my knife a bit, its only my second hand made knife, and i couldnt knap anything i was really proud of.
the blade was knapped by Dan Wakolbinger (bowmo on here), and the sheath was made by my wife.
yew wood handle, and cherry bark wrapping.
hope you like it tyke. cheers

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/IMG_3364_zps9o9suvvz.jpg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/wizardgoat/media/IMG_3364_zps9o9suvvz.jpg.html)
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Post by: country on March 06, 2015, 09:54:38 pm: I shipped .. should be there :)
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Post by: Blaflair2 on March 06, 2015, 10:04:37 pm: I got it today county. Cool knife. The little one is cool as well, I got some antler for a handle. The wood is wenge. Thanks man
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Post by: Rick Wallace on March 13, 2015, 04:23:42 pm: Not complaining at all,,but not received.
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Post by: KHalverson on March 13, 2015, 04:44:47 pm: rick

I believe stoker is in Canada.
could take a while to clear customs.

last knife I shipped to Manitoba took 3 weeks
Kevin
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Post by: Stoker on March 13, 2015, 04:46:45 pm: Quote from: Rick Wallace on March 13, 2015, 04:23:42 pm
Not complaining at all,,but not received.

Checked the tracking this morning.. Thought it should be there coupla days ago.. Still in transit
Thanks Leroy
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Post by: Rick Wallace on March 13, 2015, 06:34:05 pm: Ok Thanks guys Like I said,,not complaining. 8)
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Post by: Rick Wallace on March 16, 2015, 04:19:34 pm: Got a beautiful skinning knife from Stoker today! Very nice and it will double as a fillet knife as well. Thanks Leroy I like it 8) Ill post some pictures soon as one of the yunguns stop by. ( I still wont get a cellulerized telephone,I aint smart enough to make it crank) :)