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A good week and Gil's knife......

Raymond Richard

Raymond Richard

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Some of you may recall little more than a year ago that I located the best friend I had while I served over in Nam. We had a mini reunion last spring and we planned another get together where Gil comes to the northwest. Today is the last day of this visit. The plan was to spend 4 days fishing at one of the high mountain lakes close by but due to the weather we had to cancel that. One of the goals Gil had was to make a knife while he was here and that's what we did. Gil did most the forging of the blade and I did the fine tuning. Gil also did the sheath work with a little guidance. He ended up with a 5 5/8" 1084 blade with wrought iron fittings and and elk stag handle. Overall its 9 5/8".

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The two shop trolls.......
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It's a great story Ray and that's a great looking knife. He done good... a good teacher no doubt. :)
Seeing the pic of you guys together is really heartening.
 
:thumbup: Good for you and for your buddy! Great looking knife and sheath.

Paul
 
That's an awesome little knife, way to go Gil!

I bet you guys had a blast Ray. I'm very happy for both of you --- to be reuinted and to rekindle the old friendship/brotherhood. It's such a great story.
 
Good to see you had a chance to share some good times with an old friend.

Looks like Gil took to knifemaking quickly.

Take care

Charles
 
Sounds like a great reunion. Times like this are memorable. The knife will make a very nice reminder.

Gary
 
There are some things money just can't buy. Great looking knife, that will bring back memories of time well spent.
 
that's just beautiful, my friend:)
 
Very nice story, great looking knife!

BTW thank you both for your military service!

Steve
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Potomac forge
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ABS Apprentice
 
Well, today is now here, thanks to you both for your service.
Nice knife to keep things connected too. Dozier
 
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