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    some finished work - basic users.

    No name for this model , semi-fighter'ish , ats-34 with Paul Bos HT , black G10 scales , tapered tang , flat ground. 9 1/2" oal length , 4 1/4" blade. Kydex sheath. same knife as above , in 1095 , tapered tang , edge quenched , etched to bring out the temper line. Ironwood scales ( no red...
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    some finished work - basic users.

    a wharnny in D2 with Paul Bos HT, with tapered tang , ironwood scales with red liner The wharnny is 6 7/8" overall , with a just under 3" blade. Drop point in ATS34 with Paul Bos HT, tapered tang , stabilized Koa scales with red liner , this one got a leather sheath and is headed off to...
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    some finished work - basic users.

    Last weekend I managed to finish a few things up. and a few leather sheaths for some of them as well this one is ATS34 - Paul Bos HT , flat ground distal taper , tapered tang , desert ironwood with red liners. Hand satin to 400 grit. 10 1/4" OAL , blade 5 1/4" tapered...
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    Knives as gifts or rewards ?

    Thanks Dave , I thought about getting a stencil made , but right now that is cost prohibitive for me. Also running on a tight deadline with very short periods of shop time available this month , my goal now is to finish it and the leather sheath on time.
  5. J

    3 3/4" Stag Clip

    Wow , that is a stunner ! There are some very talented slipjoint makers out there , and you sir , are certainly one of them. There is nothing about this one that I don't like , you do exceptional work !
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    Knives as gifts or rewards ?

    This is as far as I have got , its now ready to go to HT , hopefully Paul Bos can squeeze it in before the holiday.
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    Knife show tips?

    I leave the shows to the real makers bro...2thumbs some year I will be able to have enuff knives done to warrant getting a table , but it won't be anytime soon. I hoped to be able to do the Vegas show in 2010 , but due to stuff at home , I would be lucky to have 2 knives done for that show.
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    Knife show tips?

    Never done a show as a maker , but as a buyer , here are some things that annoyed me ( enuff to not make a purchase ). *Never bag on another makers work , compare your work to your work , don't get into the "my work is better than XXX's work at 1/2 the price " tyrades. *Be at the table. Seeing...
  9. J

    I Have a 40+ lbs Box of G-11 to Give Away, interested?

    Count me in , I could use this to make stuff on my new mini mill.
  10. J

    micarta problems

    Where in Vegas are you ? I ruff cut all my G10 or micarta on the metal cutting bandsaw with lenox diemaster blade.
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    Knife vs. Gun show

    also it depends a lot on your market , the normal Gun & Knife show attendee generally looks at sub $50 knives , if at all. With an only knife show , the customers are there for knives , so they are knife collectors , users , buyers , etc. One drawback is you are a little fish in a big pond ...
  12. J

    Help!!

    Nice bud , can't wait to see it finished...
  13. J

    Prayers please.

    Thoughts and prayers sent.
  14. J

    My collection

    Suz, who is the maker of the first fixed blade you posted ? That is a stunner.
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    New Guy

    Matt , good talking with you last night..... something that followed me home from when I met Matt over all Bill Tuch's Shop during the Blade West weekend.....
  16. J

    Knives as gifts or rewards ?

    Thanks Shane , I tossed an email out to a local scout leader to see if he can get me what I need.
  17. J

    Knives as gifts or rewards ?

    Thanks bud , this is a redesign of a knife I made for a guy who ordered something for his red stag hunt in New Zealand last year.
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    Knives as gifts or rewards ?

    A co-worker of mine came to me for advice , her son will be making Eagle Scout by years end , and she was trying to decide to get him camping gear or a knife as a reward. I suggested she go with the camping gear. That shocked her , since I am known as the knife nutt at work. Go figure ;)...
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    Man my luck has been shaping up lately!!!

    check out the Springfield mil-specs , usually found for under $550. Kimber Pro Carry models are a great buy as well. For comparison browsing , ImpactGuns.com has plenty of eye candy.
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    DISC Grinders Who uses them??

    typing this carefully to make sure to spell correctly... DISK envy ! ;)
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