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Hey Folks!
About a month ago, the wife and kids left me for a bit to go visit family. I stayed home to work. My good buddy and fellow Canadian Maker, Peter McKinley caught wind and went and invited himself down from Cape Breton to spend a few days with me here in Lunenburg, NS. Great.... I wasn't looking forward to alone time or anything! I agreed to house him on accounta' he's also a great Chef and I like to eat food.
All joking aside, I always look forward to seeing Pete... and his knives. The show and tell started soon after he arrived and ended when we couldn't hold back the yawns and head-bobs, anymore.
Look at that table. The beers are empty and the knives are sheathed... sorry... I really failed in the picture department.
The man behind the blades... Peter J. McKinley... really tired at this point.
The next morning, I made a breakfast that Pete refused to eat(no joke... lol) and we hit the shop, coffees in hand. He wasted no time getting to it and I couldn't help but peak over his shoulder as he worked his wonder with leather. This man is very exact in what he does.... I, on the otherhand, look more like a bear rooting for grubs in a stump when I stitch.
Unfortunately, That's it for pics.... yeah... I suck.
The day was eventful. I had a guy from SoCal stop in to see the shop. He had been on the road for 9 months in a custom bachelor van. We hit it off well and he ended up camping in my driveway for 4 days! Peter made a superb dinner of ribs and somethin' else I can't recall(Hey... at least I ate what he made for me). I think a few other people came through the door that day. I refurbished and sharpened a boat builder's broad axe that Pete brought down with him. That night, the house filled with music as several of my friends showed up for a good ol' Lunenburg jam session. Beer was consumed and some good times were had.
The next day, I had a Celtic gig to play at the local micro-brewery. Pete and our driveway squatter came along for more beer and music. That's how we roll around here.
Something I want to point out is that Pete's knives were the center of attention. We forced him into opening up a table on the brewery patio, where the owner and patrons ogled and fondle his wares. It was a full house, too. I'm sure P-Micky(he likes that name) was a bit nervous at times. As most of you are aware Pete's work is exquisite. The immaculate fit, finish and marriage of form and function really spoke to the artists, craftsmen and appreciators of fine goods that seem to infest my and neighboring towns. I am lucky to live in such a place and have great friends like Peter to share it with.
I wish I had more knife shots but I thought it would be nice for you guys to at least put a face to the name. I hope Peter will post a few pics of some of the knives he brought... if not only to make this thread a little more appropriate.
Rick
About a month ago, the wife and kids left me for a bit to go visit family. I stayed home to work. My good buddy and fellow Canadian Maker, Peter McKinley caught wind and went and invited himself down from Cape Breton to spend a few days with me here in Lunenburg, NS. Great.... I wasn't looking forward to alone time or anything! I agreed to house him on accounta' he's also a great Chef and I like to eat food.
All joking aside, I always look forward to seeing Pete... and his knives. The show and tell started soon after he arrived and ended when we couldn't hold back the yawns and head-bobs, anymore.
Look at that table. The beers are empty and the knives are sheathed... sorry... I really failed in the picture department.
The man behind the blades... Peter J. McKinley... really tired at this point.
The next morning, I made a breakfast that Pete refused to eat(no joke... lol) and we hit the shop, coffees in hand. He wasted no time getting to it and I couldn't help but peak over his shoulder as he worked his wonder with leather. This man is very exact in what he does.... I, on the otherhand, look more like a bear rooting for grubs in a stump when I stitch.
Unfortunately, That's it for pics.... yeah... I suck.
The day was eventful. I had a guy from SoCal stop in to see the shop. He had been on the road for 9 months in a custom bachelor van. We hit it off well and he ended up camping in my driveway for 4 days! Peter made a superb dinner of ribs and somethin' else I can't recall(Hey... at least I ate what he made for me). I think a few other people came through the door that day. I refurbished and sharpened a boat builder's broad axe that Pete brought down with him. That night, the house filled with music as several of my friends showed up for a good ol' Lunenburg jam session. Beer was consumed and some good times were had.
The next day, I had a Celtic gig to play at the local micro-brewery. Pete and our driveway squatter came along for more beer and music. That's how we roll around here.
Something I want to point out is that Pete's knives were the center of attention. We forced him into opening up a table on the brewery patio, where the owner and patrons ogled and fondle his wares. It was a full house, too. I'm sure P-Micky(he likes that name) was a bit nervous at times. As most of you are aware Pete's work is exquisite. The immaculate fit, finish and marriage of form and function really spoke to the artists, craftsmen and appreciators of fine goods that seem to infest my and neighboring towns. I am lucky to live in such a place and have great friends like Peter to share it with.
I wish I had more knife shots but I thought it would be nice for you guys to at least put a face to the name. I hope Peter will post a few pics of some of the knives he brought... if not only to make this thread a little more appropriate.
Rick
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