Mike Carter
Well-Known Member
I had the pleasure of helping Gil Hibben celebrate his 75th birthday this weekend.
One of Gils apprentices and my friend Mike Combs made a special knife for Gil. Anyone who knows Gil knows that he is somewhat partial to Makers Mark bourbon. With that in mind, Mike made Gil a special survial knife that even has a little Makers Mark stashed inside the handle.
This was a brilliant concept and a masterpiece of execution. Rick "Hutch" Hutchings did a great job with the scrimshaw and Mike's sheath really put this one over the top. Mike Combs is a hobby maker at this point but he is raising the bar for us.
One of Gils apprentices and my friend Mike Combs made a special knife for Gil. Anyone who knows Gil knows that he is somewhat partial to Makers Mark bourbon. With that in mind, Mike made Gil a special survial knife that even has a little Makers Mark stashed inside the handle.
This was a brilliant concept and a masterpiece of execution. Rick "Hutch" Hutchings did a great job with the scrimshaw and Mike's sheath really put this one over the top. Mike Combs is a hobby maker at this point but he is raising the bar for us.