Vance,
It looks to be in pretty good shape. Good find. Here is some info on the company...FYI and the web page where it came from for future use if you need it.
COLUMBIA CUTLERY CO.
Worcester, Massachusetts
ca. 1905
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Trent - Back in the day when I would go play "Mountain Man" for a week or three at any of the big Ronny-voo's out west here, someone would always have a "hump-roast". We'd dig a big pit the day before and get a fire really going. When we had red hot coals about two feet deep in it, we'd wrap the...
Another amazing work of art Chuck. Thanks for sharing.
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Congrats! My wife gave birth to one just a 2 ounces lighter (24 years ago) and now he's 6'5" and 290. Lookout grocery bills!!!! ;)
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I had this idea that I could rope a deer, put it in a stall, feed it...
rcknives - Exactly right about the switch. Mine came from an older Foredom that I had and wasn't using but they are all the same. And I'm tickled that you benefited from watching my tutorials.
Keith -
Clamping it in a vise is how I first used mine but it's a pain to do and it can be...
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Wonderful work - Ironwolf, thanks for sharing.
BTW...Hoowee that's some fine lookin' Musk Ox in the first two pictures there. Wonder where he got that from....:rolleyes:;)
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Thanks a ton guys. What's funny is that I didn't even notice how the pattern in the wood complimented the Damascus so well until you guys pointed it out. I just like to work with Koa. :)
Mike - Straight razor shaving is the best and not nearly as dangerous as some might think...unless you...
Randy - thanks a ton my friend. I like doing the more elaborate file work but sometimes the basic stuff (like on this piece) just fits better. Take care and may God Bless you as well.
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Charlie - coming from you Sir, that is a huge compliment. However, I know I have a long way to go to try to catch up to your quality.
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Al May Ladder Pattern Damascus, deep hollow grind blade; Cross Cut Curly Koa scales (say that five times fast); Sterling Silver and brass hardware; and Filework.
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Sweet Mr. Lewis - great as always.
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