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Title: A true Masterpiece
Post by: half eye on July 31, 2015, 05:42:04 pm
Fellas,
     Don Burchett made this knife for me, it's my understanding that his grandfather, father, and he have made knives. I own several very nice knives both stone and steel and this one takes the cake.
    Don was kind enough to photograph the process from raw material to what you see here. I wish the pictures did it justice but no such luck....the fit and finish is flawless and I do mean flawless. Don you are true Master of knife making sir. I'm very proud to own it.
    My wife, who usually could care less about such things took one look and declared it an heirloom. So enjoy the pics fellas. I believe he identifies it as a Moccasin Skinner. Thank you Don.
rich
Title: Re: A true Masterpiece
Post by: half eye on July 31, 2015, 05:42:39 pm
one more
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Post by: KHalverson on July 31, 2015, 05:48:23 pm
HOLY CATS!
that is nice.
Kevin
Title: Re: A true Masterpiece
Post by: burchett.donald on July 31, 2015, 06:32:45 pm
  Rich,
              Thank you for the kind compliments sir, though I am no where near a master :o...I am pleased to know you are happy with it and hope it serves you well...Would love to see some blood and fat on it this Fall  ;)...
                                                                                                                                      Don
Title: Re: A true Masterpiece
Post by: osage outlaw on July 31, 2015, 07:21:06 pm
That is a fantastic knife.  Great job on it.  You better keep that one sharp and oiled Rich.
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Post by: BOWMAN53 on July 31, 2015, 08:39:21 pm
Beautiful piece of art.
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Post by: JW_Halverson on July 31, 2015, 09:13:11 pm
I really like small knives, expecially if they can do some work.  I'd make a knife like that a permanent part of my hunting rig!  Pragmatic utility to the core, nothing extra or flash about it, just dang useful!
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Post by: nclonghunter on July 31, 2015, 09:13:54 pm
Beautiful....Top notch work right there.
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Post by: bubby on July 31, 2015, 09:15:14 pm
Ohhhh thats nice
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Post by: Pat B on July 31, 2015, 10:46:33 pm
Very cool knife.  8)  Now you gotta find something big enough to skin with it.  ;D
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Post by: Trapper Rob on July 31, 2015, 11:53:55 pm
Nice one Rich.
Title: Re: A true Masterpiece
Post by: half eye on August 01, 2015, 09:08:59 am
Thank you fellas, I'm sure Don appreciates the comments. I do intend to use it for it's purpose but will probably spend more time cleaning it as all the other equipment put together 8) The man builds a fine knife for sure.
rich
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Post by: Zuma on August 01, 2015, 10:15:52 am
Now thats a very nice gift.
My birthday is----
Zuma
Title: Re: A true Masterpiece
Post by: burchett.donald on August 01, 2015, 12:16:18 pm
    I do appreciate all the comments guys :)...Hope you carry it in the woods and dirty it up Rich >:D
                                                                                                                                                  Don
Title: Re: A true Masterpiece
Post by: Stoker on August 01, 2015, 12:24:43 pm
Dang.... That's a beauty
Thanks Leroy