billyO
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Which is why you deserve respect, my friend.
I'm one of those folks who believes that perfection IS possible, but most of us aren't willing to put the effort needed to get there.
McLeish KITH 2020
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I'm one of those folks who believes that perfection IS possible, but most of us aren't willing to put the effort needed to get there.
Bruce McLeish
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thanks. That understanding is of paramount importance to me ( and obviously to you , too)
Bruce McLeish
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Hey, the knives are for you .... Didja want me to do less than I'm capable of ? I'll hafta settle for excellence ,I guess. Much as I hate to. Oops, handles have been removed already. What , oh what kinda wood will I do for replacement ? It's gonna have to be a surprise I guess. Tee hee hee !!!
Greg Rice
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You know I think you are awesome... I cannot wait - I am a blessed man!
Bruce McLeish
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I apologize for not getting back sooner. I appreciate the offer and I will keep you in mind. I'm sure the opportunity will rear it's ugly head at some point in the future!
Bruce McLeish
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well, except for the final sharpening, Greg's soduko blade is finished to my satisfaction. I'll do the petty this afternoon and tomorrow is assembly day - WITHOUT cracking the cocobolo !!! (I hope)
Bruce McLeish
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the petty is also complete!
not to worry...just dust motes on the blade!
not to worry...just dust motes on the blade!
Bruce McLeish
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Cracked the cocobolo again! Changed over to purpleheart. No cracks so they are glued up. Just waiting for dry time and then final handle shaping and finish. Next are the Sayas . Gotta cut and mill the wood for them. I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel (hope it's not a train)
Bruce McLeish
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sorry....but I'm glad I picked the purpleheart then. Should finish up real well...it's hard as a rock!
Bruce McLeish
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Est finito. Greg Rice's KITH is gettin on the pony express on Monday! YEA YEA. this one was an adventure for me because there was so much that was new to me. I think I lived up to the part that says "stretch your limits". It fought me hard, but I finally beat it into submission!
This is what he'll be receiving:
This is what he'll be receiving:
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Greg Rice
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oh wow. holy bannanananas. I I I I really have no words. Wow
Greg Rice
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The purple brought a tear Bruce. I know what that is for - thank you. I still just... wow
Greg Rice
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Man - I got a package yesterday that was so very awesome! I have not yet opened it. I am about to finish up your KITH as well - sheath build this weekend and ship out Monday is the plan. My goal is to finish, box it up and ship it - and then open up this box I received from some wacko in California... Stay tuned folks The big reveal will be coming soon!!! May have to do a brisket...
Bruce McLeish
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Oh, fer cryin out loud , ya big doofus. OPEN IT!!
Greg Rice
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Dood - I cannot. If I do, you may very well never get your KITH. I KNOW for a fact that my blade, what I consider to be the very first blade I have really ever made (sure, I ground a couple of files into pointy things (not even sharp)) will not hold a candle to what I have in this box. And I have come to be ok with that. But if I were to actually open it - I dunno that I would ever be content to 'just send it on' As long as I don't really know, I can Justify it...
signed: doofus
signed: doofus
Greg Rice
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Holy cow. I am so glad that I waited... Bruce ol’ boy - you outdid yourself. Many these are awesome!
The Petty is so airy and nimble - just begging to dice and peel and work that cutting board baby!
And the Santoku - it is begging to slice steak, brisket, swordfish
And the finish. Wow Hillbilly. Thank you. I have enjoyed the banter and the making of a friend. I will think of you and smile every time I use one. I will also think of mom-thanks for the purple... I absolutely LOvE these. My daughter is laughing at me because I am so very excited about theme.
The Petty is so airy and nimble - just begging to dice and peel and work that cutting board baby!
And the Santoku - it is begging to slice steak, brisket, swordfish
And the finish. Wow Hillbilly. Thank you. I have enjoyed the banter and the making of a friend. I will think of you and smile every time I use one. I will also think of mom-thanks for the purple... I absolutely LOvE these. My daughter is laughing at me because I am so very excited about theme.
Bruce McLeish
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I'm so glad that you like 'em. It was a blast to do the whole shebang. Use them . Take good care of them. Pass them on.