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    If you find this humorous, then you are no doubt a knife maker.

    I concur with Bruce about no need for pictures, but still funny. I knew there was a reason I quit wearing keys on my belt!
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    Looking for a gas forge Already built and ready to go?

    I started out as a farrier, so I have a NC Forge Whisper Momma. From experience it will get hot enough to forge weld, HOWEVER, I have never tried to forge Damascus with it. Reline kits are available and fairly easy to install, but a little pricey. NC also makes several different models with end...
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    What's your production EDC today?

    My EDC's are a Leatherman PST II (1992?) and a Case trapper (1970's vintage) Old school tools for a guy that's getting older...:biggrin:
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    Skinner

    Thanks Wade! Hopefully with a little weather and critter cooperation I'll put her to work in a month or so...
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    Skinner

    arock, Thanks! The blade is just under 3" and tip to butt straight line is 6" around the curve measures 7"
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    first real successful feather pattern

    Beautiful pattern! The first two are very good looking too.
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    Toledo Knife Show

    Thinking I'll have to pass also, 10 hours of flying time would only get me to Detroit or Chicago, then I'd have to drive... It would be nice to get back to the Great Black Swamp area, but not this time. Where are you at Fred? I grew up in Fulton County OH.
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    Survey Time! Enter your favorite wood here

    Desert Ironwood is first with Mesquite tied with Curly Maple for a close second. A very hearty apology to the 2 chunks of Cholla that I've been meaning to try out...
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    Skinner

    Thanks Ausbrooks! How's everything in Colorado? Spent about 15 years there (Colorado Springs)
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    Mesquite Burl Bowie

    Very nice! Question on the filework; Is the stainless easier than the 1084 to do the filework?
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    Back in black: tomahawk batch

    Very Nice as usual! Basic black is always a winner.
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    Six mo for the show.

    I'm thinking the red and oxblood would be hard to misplace... Very Nice!
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    just a WIP

    Any Updates? Don't leave us hanging!
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    MUSSO BRASS BACK BOWIE AND PART OF MY COLLECTION

    James, That is very nice work. Can't get enough of the mesquite!
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    MUSSO BRASS BACK BOWIE AND PART OF MY COLLECTION

    Very nice collection! As an old style guy the Musso Bowie is my favorite! Really like to have a copy of the working drawing. Thanks for sharing!!!
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    METEORITE Damascus Chef and Utility.

    The liners are a perfect finish to this awesome set!
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    Skinner

    Skinner with 0-1 blade and Ironwood scales. Thanks for looking!
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    Matching hunters...in a yin/yang sort of way

    Very nice offset pair, although I do favor the black one slightly.
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    what do you use to finish hardwoods ?

    I mix Tru-oil (60%) with refined inseed oil (40%), depending on humidity, you can adjust somewhat from 50/50 to 70/30. I found the 60/40 worked good for me here in Alaska.
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    Another small chopper- WIP

    Thanks Laurence! It's light and fast, but not as light as I was afraid it was going to be. Couple of minor mods for the next one...
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