Recent content by nc_cooter

Welcome Mike from NC from another Mike in NC. I live in Grover, NC and you are welcome to stop in for a visit anytime.

George, the link didn't work for me. Mike

Hey old man, I been away for a while. It is very dry out there, so you will have to stay hydrated. Be sure and consume lots of liquid. :biggrin: You are starting a new adventure. Keep it real Bro. Old Indians never die, their tepee just sags. Mike

Thanks guys. I have already delivered 3 of them. Makes you feel good to give something that people really appreciate and will use.

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Here's a couple of quick pics of some Christmas presents that I finished today. Thanks for looking and Merry Christmas to all

I highly recommend Hofi's forging method. About 5yrs ago, I broke my shoulder in a fall. Even my orthopedic surgeon, who is a long time knife customer, told me my forging days were over. Hofi read my post about the shoulder in a knife forum and suggested I try his method before I gave up. After...

George, you ole phart, glad your made it back OK. I'll bet if you put some HT relish on that scar, it would go away.:biggrin: You just take it easy for a while and don't over do it. Wait! That's what you normally do.

This is the 7th Santoku style knife I have made for a family of chefs in Canada. Hand forged 1084FG, OAL 11-1/2", blade 6-3/4", curly maple handle. Not my usual style, but a nice change of pace. Thanks for looking.

Thanks guys.

Hey old man, did they let you out or kick you out? Either way, glad you are home. Take care of yourself and get passed this.

Took about 4 months off the knife making after smacking the burn out wall. Spent the summer teaching a new knife maker and pursuing other interests. Here is my latest batch. Still have to etch the blades and make sheaths. Spent about 8 hours last week forging the next batch. It feels...

Thanks for the complements on the flintlock. I don't think I will do another one. Lot's of time involved and for me a steep learning curve. Gage is an exceptional student and will go far with his knives.

Been a while since I posted anything. This past March i hit the burn out wall and it was all I could do to finish a group of knives for a collector. I have always wanted a flint lock rifle, so I took the plunge. Ordered a kit that was in the style of J. Dickert, circa 1775. I jumped in with...

Nice one Art. Love the wood.