A Fine Gift from a Fine Member Here!!

[waynorth]

Having heard about the Horn Handle display I am working on, Duncan took it upon himself to send me this nice Ibberson Jack! Both handles are well done, and it would be an enjoyable knife to carry - nice pulls and snaps etc.
But for a short while, this knife will help me display the artistry that can be achieved with horn handles! I will post a picture of the display in the "Hornswoggled" thread, when it's done.
Tough to decide which handle to display - they are both nice. Usually only one side is good! It's nice that both sides of both tangs are marked, in the old way!!

 

[paulhilborn]

Very NICE Charlie that Duncan feller is kind of a good guy, he just earned sleeping under the truck to sleeping in the truck when he's here

Good on you my KIWI friend

 

[flatblackcapo]

Does that French soap smell as good as as that knife looks? 'Cuz that would be some mighty good smellin' soap.
Duncan, yer a good dude.

 

[supratentorial]

Very nice, Duncan and Charlie

 

[Bugdoc]

Beautiful horn! Out of curiosity, how does horn hold up over the decades? Is it stabilized in any way, and if so had that changed over time?

 

[waynorth]

Thanks Paul, FBC, Jake and Tom!!
Horn has been known to dry out and shrink back a bit. Also, it doesn't accept the stabilization process well. Then there are bugs that like to eat it!!!
It is not without risk. . . . . . . .

 

[Gevonovich]

Wonderful horn Charlie ! Congrats and from such a superb gent too !!!

 

[Jack Black]

What a great-looking Ibberson Charlie You and Duncan are two of our very best, fantastic stuff guys Superb gift Duncan Your horn display is going to be really something Charlie

 

[knowtracks]

Than will certainly be a fine addition to your display Charlie!
OUTSTANDING Duncan!! Way to go Mate!!

Dave

 

[Will Power]

Great stuff Duncan mate! That horn looks cut on the bias to highlight the feather effect in the horn. Nice soap too, I favour old school bar soap and dislike the modern liquid stuff, lot of very nice old fashioned bar soaps from France, Italy and now I see NZ is offering types too. Mr C must be pleased

Thanks, Will

 

[waynorth]

I have a bar of NZ soap at the sink where I usually wash my hands; a gift from Duncan and Sue!
I am sure I have become a cleaner person since that soap was unwrapped!!
It is delightful!!

Yes Will, the horn is cut on the bias. The "feather" on the back handle is near ideal.
They did a great job on that knife!!

 

[Campbellclanman]

Glad it finally arrived Charlie.
Thank you for the kind comments Gents