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Hi Everyone,
I was lucky enough to win a giveaway myself (Thanks again Vince!!) and I've been thinking that its time for me to give a little back to the community I've learned so much from. I picked a knife that, as you can see from my avatar, I like very much and with handle materials that have some history of their own. Its a Canal Street Cutlery Half Moon Trapper with Reclaimed American Chestnut scales. It is # 146 of 400. This one is brand new, never carried. I have carried each one in my avatar and I'd like this one to be loved as well so please do show this one some pocket time. The knife isn't flawless... 2 gaps between the backspring and liners so don't feel bad about using it.
The giveaway is open to everyone. One entry per person. Your first post will be your entry and a winner will be picked by random number generator April 4th @ 7:00 pm eastern time. Good Luck!
I was lucky enough to win a giveaway myself (Thanks again Vince!!) and I've been thinking that its time for me to give a little back to the community I've learned so much from. I picked a knife that, as you can see from my avatar, I like very much and with handle materials that have some history of their own. Its a Canal Street Cutlery Half Moon Trapper with Reclaimed American Chestnut scales. It is # 146 of 400. This one is brand new, never carried. I have carried each one in my avatar and I'd like this one to be loved as well so please do show this one some pocket time. The knife isn't flawless... 2 gaps between the backspring and liners so don't feel bad about using it.

The giveaway is open to everyone. One entry per person. Your first post will be your entry and a winner will be picked by random number generator April 4th @ 7:00 pm eastern time. Good Luck!
Reclaimed American ChestnutChestnut blight caused by a fungus entered the Country on Asian nursery stock imported to New York around 1900. The American Chestnut was highly susceptible, the tree was devastated throughout the natural range, extending over the Appalachians, and highlands from Maine to Georgia. By 1940, three and one half billion American Chestnut trees had perished.
History of the Canal Street ChestnutThe Hoover barn was located just outside of Hopkinsville, KY. It was built around 1920 and served as an agricultural building unitl the late 1970's when it was deemed too dangerous to house animals or to work out of due to its deteriorating condition.
The Hoovers were an Amish family who had bought the farm after moving there from Lancaster, PA in the 1950's. It was a traditionally framed 20'x42" two story with two 14-foot side shelters. Most of the framing was Chestnut while the siding was a combination of Oak and Chestnut. It was deconstructed in late 2007 and has been used in various projects.




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