1st Ironwood

J. Neilson · Oct 18, 2003

Yep, in three years this is the first knife I've ever used Desert Ironwood on. Now I can understand all the attraction, the stuff is beautiful. I got it off of Pop's. Asked him for some nice presentation grade pieces and he came through as always (still not as nice as Rene's though).

Raymond Richard · Oct 18, 2003

Looking good J.. Its got to be the worst smelling wood on the face of the earth while working it even with a mask on. Every time I use it I check to see if I didn't step in something.

J. Neilson · Oct 18, 2003

Thanks.I actually didn't think it was all that bad. Smelled like burnt popcorn to me. Of course, my cold shop is in the upstairs of the barn and my forge shop is next to the pasture.

B . Buxton · Oct 18, 2003

Nice piece of ironwood J., goes really nice on that cool blade. Beautiful package, I like it.

Bill

indian george · Oct 18, 2003

LOOOOKING GOOD

Yep, Rene and Ironwood. I sure hope he goes to the NY show and we can go the the Koval table together.

J. if you still have when you come to build your forge, bring it so I can check it out.

J. Neilson · Oct 18, 2003

Sorry, George, it's already on it's way to Kentucky. I got a couple others to bring and show ya though. I hope to post them this week. Just waiting for Tess to finish everyone else's sheaths.

indian george · Oct 18, 2003

peter nap · Oct 18, 2003

The handle is beautiful but the whole package is stunning.

Dan Gray · Oct 18, 2003

J, it's a nice peice

Mike Hull · Oct 18, 2003

Nice looking wood, and knife.
I hope you're using a respirator when you work that stuff. It can cause fungal infections in the lungs that are very bad.

It has a natural pesticide in it that is way stronger than anything you can buy over the counter.

mete · Oct 18, 2003

How many of you 'smiths are using stabilized wood vs plain ? That wood sure looks nice .

T Blade · Oct 19, 2003

J

Very cool looking blade, as well as the wood.

John Andrews · Oct 19, 2003

FINE looking work, J.! As usual!

Rene E. Roy · Oct 19, 2003

J.
Nice Really Nice!!!!!
Ok, so I lost out to a beautiful piece of ironwood to Indian George at Koval's table one year..

:barf: :yawn:

:grumpy:
It doesn't even bother me....

Gib Guignard · Oct 19, 2003

Very nice!!!! Gib

Dan Gray · Oct 19, 2003

Mete I think everyone would like to have everything stabilized if they could, speaking for my self that is :footinmou

Mike you gave me an idea new thread coming up

clint c · Oct 20, 2003

Very slick looking knife there J. Has a Bolo sort or sweep, but much more graceful. The handle is just plain beutiful as well!

Clint

ddavelarsen · Oct 20, 2003

Fantastic, J! I'd love to hold that one, it just begs to sweep the air...

This would do a great job as a camp knife in my book, don't know what the customer's intended use (if any, how could you?) is. Thanks for sharing,

Dave

J. Neilson · Oct 20, 2003

Thanks all. The gent getting this one is going to be using it to clear brush and shooting lanes. He's a serious hunter and puts knives to the test. I've done well so far and hope this one stands the test, too.

indian george · Oct 20, 2003

Ok, so I lost out to a beautiful piece of ironwood to Indian George at Koval's table one year..

OK, Rene Nov. 8th at 10:00am at the NY Show, I will race you to Koval's table.

I hope to see you there BRO.