Bruce Bump's Pistol folder finally finished (pic)

I know that Bruce Bump has fired all that he has made.

Sylvester,you do great work,don't sell yourself short.
Bruce
 
Thankyou for the very kind compliments. You know these kind of pieces do break from the mold of knives and can be made with the same tools you already have. If you are like me I dream of knives and procedures at night and thats when problems are solved and designs are born. Im tired of making and selling hunting knives. I still do though for friends and occsionally for gas money to get home from a show. Patience is developed if each knife is better than the one before and each procedure will be easier and less time wasted trying something the wrong way. Mistakes will be made but if we learn from them it wont happen a second time. With patience it is possible to be focused and can spend months on the same project until it is completed. If the early gun and knife smiths could do it with hand tools I think we can do it with power tools and modern heat-treating methods better. They spent a life time honing their skills and were sought out because of it. The young craftsmen on this forum are the ones with the advantage of the the old ones teachings. Some day their work will shine and they will be sought out. Dont be afraid to try designs that you have been wanting to. God gave us this desire for us personally for our pleasure and even as a livelyhood for some. Run with it.
 
Bruce, very well said and very inspiring!

That is "out of the Box" thinking at it finest.

Rob
 
Definitely inspiring, and an absolutely stunning piece.

but I know I still need LOTS of practice before my work will be sought out. Think though that you've convinced me taht I have to make something like this in the far future after a lot more practice. I love art, I love blades, and I love guns, and that piece right there is about the penultimate combination of those two weaopns/tools and art that I've ever seen, including some beautiful pieces in the weapons hall at the Art Institute in Chicago. My hat is off to Bruce. Or will be as soon as I get off my butt and get started for the day so I have my hat on. :)

The only real problem with a piece like this is that I'm trying not to do any grinding this week(got my first three knifemaking books in from Amazon on Thursday and want to read through them all before I do any more grinding), but seeing this just ahs me champing at the bit to go grind up every bit of steel I have so that I'm that much closer to being able to make something like that. :)
 
Bruce,

FANTASTIC and OUTSTANDING work, just how long (hands on hours) did this wonderful piece take to complete. :cool:

you've got a lot more patience then I will ever have.

Bill
 
I had the distinct pleasure of spending a few days with Mr. Bump this last week and actually got to fondle and fotograph (ph, I know, just thought it was cute) the piece in question. I can tell you, the pic. does not do it justice. Bruce's work is inspired. His dedication to the art form and to those who pursue it is incredible.

I am forwarding more pics of this combo to Bruce one at a time (computer difficulties) and if Mr. Evans will keep helping, we will get to see a little more of Mr. Bumps work.

While at Bruce's place we created some very nice pieces and learned something about cannister steel and will post some pics of the outcome. Can't wait to see the dagger coming out of his shop soon. It is another work of art in progress.

This week I have played with the pieces we made, till there is little pattern left and they have not touched a grinder yet.

Nothing quite like working with Bruce Bump in the shop, then having him hand you the phone and get to chat with Bruce Evans for a spell. I am in knifemakers heaven and it is a wonderful place. Terry
 
Terry McMaster (Blind Dog) and I had a great time. The forge didnt cool off for 3 days. Two heads are better than one as they say, We did learn some neat tricks with powder metals and now know why we had some laminations that wouldnt or I should say couldnt weld. Cant wait till next time. There is nothing that gets the creative juices flowing better than burning propane, dripping borax and the taste of Coors Light.
 
It was nice talking with you Terry..I will be glad to get the pictures you send Bruce B. posted up..Can't wait to see them.
Sounds like you guys had a blast.
Bruce
 
Bruce:

That is one awesome knife!!!! And to think that I was fortunate enough to see it in its unfinished state. I can hardly wait to get down there for another visit. Will be about another month or so, I'll keep you posted. Until then, keep up the great work.
 
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