Christmas Came Early! (PICS)

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Waxes Eloquent

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Okay folks, I got quite a treat and I thought I'd share the joy with y'all. I posted in another forum about what my ideal knife was. It came two mornings ago. This caught me off guard, Jerry Hossom had me convinced that it wouldn't be ready until February.

What a surprise
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!!

Here it is:
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It's a light, fast fighter with a 12.5 inch blade, black canvas micarta handles and Paul Bos treated ATS at 58 RC. Skull crusher pommel, razor sharp edge. Jerry said he could do this in A-2, but I wanted ATS.

So, I got to work making a carry rig for this out of Concealex. Here's the knife in an Spinal Back-up sheath designed for my blade rigger system ( www.bladerigger.com ).
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Now, if that weren't enough, Jerry also sent a neck knife I ordered for my wife that I thought was still in the prototype stage. It's a great little neck knife, so I made a Concealex sheath for it:
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Here it's pictured with the other side of the little horizontal belt sheath I made for it:
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I really like my bowie, and my wife's really tickled with not only her knife but the sheaths I made for her. So grateful that she made me all sorts of homemade candy! Thanks for the surprise Jerry!

Waddaya think?

For more pics of Jerry's stuff visit www.hossom.com

For more pics of my Concealex work and other hossom knives visit http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=155974&a=1307491

Matt

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Waxes Eloquent, Leader of the Terrible Ironic Horde and Sarcastic Brain Spewer
 
Thanks Stompy! I'm as giddy as a fat man at a free all-you-can-eat buffet!
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Matt

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Waxes Eloquent, Leader of the Terrible Ironic Horde and Sarcastic Brain Spewer
 
Should make a Merry Christmas Indeed
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James Segura
San Francisco, CA
 
Matt,

You lucky, lucky dog you!!!

Jerry E-mailed me pics of your new Bowie before he sent it to you- to torture me, I think
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. What an absolutely gorgeous blade. I can't wait to read your review of it.

Happy Holidays Brother, Enjoy!



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Gaucho

Tuvo muy mala suerte...se callo en mi cuchillo.


 
Matt, that is a wicked blade! Looks to be quick as well!

Knife Dimensions?
Length
Thickness
Steel used
Handle material

Very pointy rascal too!

You'll have a Merry Christmas now won't you?

G2


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"There are no dangerous weapons;
there are only dangerous men."
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G2 Leatherworks
 
Gary,

Blade Length: 12 5/8 inches.
Overall Length: 19 inches even.
Steel Thickness: Just shy of 1/4" probably 3/16"
Steel used: ATS-34 cryo by Paul Bos RC 58 intentionally drawn down from Rc61 to increase flexibility and improve impact resistance. (I could have gone with A-2, but I prefer ATS).
Handle material: Black Canvas Micarta
Weight: Just shy of 16 ounces. (Really freakin' light for a knife so large!)
Balance point: 1" above the bolster.

It is indeed pointy. Just the way I like 'em.

Mario,

You got to see it before I did? Wow. I'll try to do some testing over the next couple of weeks and I'll post a review when we come back from vacation.

Thanks for your interest guys. Jerry's knives are not only top-notch, but he's fun to work with and patient with anxious customers like me.

Matt

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Waxes Eloquent, Leader of the Terrible Ironic Horde and Sarcastic Brain Spewer

[This message has been edited by Waxes Eloquent (edited 22 December 1999).]
 
Yeah, Jerry swore me to secrecy because he wanted it to be a surprise. I did good at keeping the secret didn't I? And it was very hard, let me tell you. I think he wanted to show me the design changes he had made to the Bowie before he sent it off to you. And he was rightfully proud of the finished product and wanted to show it off a little. He got me drooling, that's for sure!



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Gaucho

Tuvo muy mala suerte...se callo en mi cuchillo.


 
Now we all know what you are going to use to carve the Roast Ham this Christmas.

Nice, very nice, very very...
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Guys, consider that ham CARVED!

Mario, it was worth the wait and the surprise. Thanks man.
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Matt

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Waxes Eloquent, Leader of the Terrible Ironic Horde and Sarcastic Brain Spewer
 
That knife is REALLY Cool! Merry Christmas!

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David Gardner
Vineland NJ

"If you fake the Funk, your nose will grow."
-W. Bootsy Collins


 
Only the best for the Brain Spewer. You gonna sleep with it tonight Matt?

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Jake Evans Member of the HORDE SKULL BASHER Wielder of the Mighty Blade Soul Stealer
 
Jake,
Sorry, but my wife's the jealous type. It will stay in my box with the others tonight.
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Continue with strength brothers in the HORDE.

Neil,
I tell ya, since I was a little kid I've always thought knifemakers and collectors are some of the finest people out there. You and Jerry certainly prove the rule!

Matt

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Waxes Eloquent, Leader of the Terrible Ironic Horde and Sarcastic Brain Spewer
 
Hey, *nice nice* Waxes...
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-Humpty

AKTI Member # A000984
Proverbs 23:2
 
Really nice knife there Waxman, enjoy it in good health.

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Runs With Scissors
AKTI# A000107
 
Humpty and "Ornery when Muddy" I just love these blades too. May I enjoy them in my good health but to the lack of health of my enemies! (Which seem to strictly consist of air molecules so far, considering that's all I've cut with it.)

Matt

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Waxes Eloquent, Leader of the Terrible Ironic Horde and Sarcastic Brain Spewer
 
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