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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: JW_Halverson on January 10, 2019, 04:05:26 pm

Title: Still mine for right now
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Still mine for right now
Post by: JW_Halverson 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.
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Post by: osage outlaw on January 10, 2019, 04:12:53 pm
Beautiful knife!
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Post by: JEB on January 10, 2019, 04:15:05 pm
Great looking knife.
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Post by: Trapper Rob on January 10, 2019, 07:12:27 pm
Good looking knife.
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Post by: Hawkdancer on January 10, 2019, 09:44:23 pm
That is a handsome knife!  I like that maple.
Hawkdancer
Title: Re: Still mine for right now
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 10, 2019, 11:13:29 pm
Aaaand it's not mine anymore. The recipient loves it.
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Post by: Eric Krewson on January 11, 2019, 06:36:11 am
Beautiful knife! I would have been tempted to put aquafortis on the handle though.
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Post by: BowEd on January 11, 2019, 06:51:34 am
Nice gift JW and the score on the wood is pretty good too.
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Post by: Aaron H on January 11, 2019, 10:15:29 am
Oooohh, very nice
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Post by: upstatenybowyer 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!
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Post by: 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
Title: Re: Still mine for right now
Post by: JW_Halverson 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.
Title: Re: Still mine for right now
Post by: Pappy 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
Title: Re: Still mine for right now
Post by: JW_Halverson 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!
Title: Re: Still mine for right now
Post by: Del the cat on January 18, 2019, 12:25:46 pm
Nice knife. gorgeous wood.
Del
Title: Re: Still mine for right now
Post by: mullet on January 21, 2019, 10:15:52 am
Yep! bet I know who made that, also. I'm glad I have a few of his handy work. Simply gorgeous.