An Early Christmas!!!

[waynorth]

I'm going to pile on Charlie's thread too!
A few days ago I opened my mailbox to a Christmas gift from a very generous fellow from across the Atlantic. I've helped Jean-Marc
( Âchillepattada ), on a few occasions, to source some knives that are hard for him to get. I've just been the middle man, and was expecting no recompense for my efforts. I was happy to help.
So I opened the package to find an old, rare, Dassaud Laguiole. This one has a Trocar secondary blade. I did a little research and came up with this. I found it very interesting, as it was all new to me.


The package also included a Damascus bead made by Davide Steri, a very talented knife maker, whose knives have graced our Traditional Forum, posted by Jean-Marc, and others.
What wonderful, generous gifts from a fine gentleman. Thank you Jean-Marc! I will treasure these!
Now for a few pics!

Wonderful gift, and thanks for the background story, Gary!!
Congratulations to you and Âchillepattada !!

 

[waynorth]

Charlie, I thought I would use your thread as you specified. This very kind and generous gift was received yesterday, from none other than Jean-Marc Âchillepattada as well! I used a book he sent this summer as a backdrop for this beautiful knife, a Stephane Thomachot, my first French knife! Thanks again J-M, your generosity has blown me away.

Wonderful knife, Ross!! And Âchillepattada strikes again!!

 

[waynorth]

Another something for the tree this year that I couldn't resist just because...... well it's home!
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I didn't mean to hijack your thread Charlie! Nor to take away from the Very Generous Folks who sent you that Wonderful Christmas present! OUTSTANDING job my Friends!!

Dave

Great decorations, Dave!! Nice going!!

 

[Âchillepattada]

Hello friends,

Thanks a lot for your kind words . It's an everyday pleasure to be part of the Porch and share with you .

I've written a message to my good friend Stéphane Thomachot to say that his knife has been appreciated . He is very happy and also impressed to see his knives crossing the ocean .

Thanks again

Â

 

[Jack Black]

I'm going to pile on Charlie's thread too!
A few days ago I opened my mailbox to a Christmas gift from a very generous fellow from across the Atlantic. I've helped Jean-Marc
( Âchillepattada ), on a few occasions, to source some knives that are hard for him to get. I've just been the middle man, and was expecting no recompense for my efforts. I was happy to help.
So I opened the package to find an old, rare, Dassaud Laguiole. This one has a Trocar secondary blade. I did a little research and came up with this. I found it very interesting, as it was all new to me.


The package also included a Damascus bead made by Davide Steri, a very talented knife maker, whose knives have graced our Traditional Forum, posted by Jean-Marc, and others.
What wonderful, generous gifts from a fine gentleman. Thank you Jean-Marc! I will treasure these!
Now for a few pics!

Fascinating! Congratulations Gary, those are very thoughtful gifts

 

[Jon0385]

Mine came in a couple days ago from a friend in Germany, and is what I am carrying today. I picked up a couple GEC releases for him considering the disadvantage he has being overseas and shipping. He’s even helped my dad with his genealogy research.

 

[black mamba]

Great mug, Jon, is that Lock & Dam #11 you're sipping? We haven't opened ours, yet . . . maybe Christmas morning.

Oh, and I like the knife, too. Anchors away!