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The good news is that I did not get a tie for Fathers Day. The really good news unfolds below. But a bit of background is in order.
ABS Master Smith C. Robbin Hudson doesnt seem to be making many knives these days. And mores the pity for those who, like me, have long admired his uniquely elegant style with octagonal faceted handles, curved plunges and fast, flowing lines. An example below (photo by Murray White):
Dan Farr is definitely a fan of Hudson, and still has one Robs signature blades in his own collection. But what provides the opening chapter to this story is that, a number of years ago, Dan had the opportunity to take a Damascus course through the ABS where none other than C. Robbin Hudson was the instructor. The blade that Dan completed at the conclusion of that course was a crisp, lean, and very true rendering of the Hudson style.
I have been known to make a pest of myself in Dans shop from time to time and years ago stumbled across that beautiful completed blade. Naturally, I began pestering Dan to complete it. I did rather a lot of pestering. I got pretty much nowhere. Picking up the carbon steel Hudson knife in Dans collection, and holding it up beside the Damascus blade that Dan forged, it didnt take a vaulting leap of the imagination to see the completed knife in my minds eye.
Fast forward to the days leading up to Blade and I knew that something was afoot. My 8 year old daughter (a big Farr fan herself, and a REALLY big fan of his dogs) is asking if she can send Dan an e-mail on my computer and inquiring if I would kindly vacate the general area while she typed it. Next thing my wife is asking for Dans number. Im not sure exactly whats up, but I figure it had to be good.
It was.
On Sunday morning, my daughter presented me with a package from Dan containing this:
Pretty much exactly what I had envisioned on so many visits to Dans shop.
The blade measures about 8 ¾, with an overall length of 13 ½. The nickel silver guard, butt cap and faceted Blackwood handle are executed in the signature Hudson style. I would love to show you professional shots to do the knife justice, but I just couldnt wait.
The guard is engraved with my name on one side and my daughters on the other.
Well, I have rarely been more tickled with a knife, for reasons that should be obvious, and I am very grateful to all involved. I have thanked wife and daughter quite profusely, but I would also like to thank Dan for making this happen.
Here's a good look at the nicely detailed butt cap:
And this pic taken outside shows the shimmer in the damascus a bit better:
Thanks for reading
Roger
ABS Master Smith C. Robbin Hudson doesnt seem to be making many knives these days. And mores the pity for those who, like me, have long admired his uniquely elegant style with octagonal faceted handles, curved plunges and fast, flowing lines. An example below (photo by Murray White):
Dan Farr is definitely a fan of Hudson, and still has one Robs signature blades in his own collection. But what provides the opening chapter to this story is that, a number of years ago, Dan had the opportunity to take a Damascus course through the ABS where none other than C. Robbin Hudson was the instructor. The blade that Dan completed at the conclusion of that course was a crisp, lean, and very true rendering of the Hudson style.
I have been known to make a pest of myself in Dans shop from time to time and years ago stumbled across that beautiful completed blade. Naturally, I began pestering Dan to complete it. I did rather a lot of pestering. I got pretty much nowhere. Picking up the carbon steel Hudson knife in Dans collection, and holding it up beside the Damascus blade that Dan forged, it didnt take a vaulting leap of the imagination to see the completed knife in my minds eye.
Fast forward to the days leading up to Blade and I knew that something was afoot. My 8 year old daughter (a big Farr fan herself, and a REALLY big fan of his dogs) is asking if she can send Dan an e-mail on my computer and inquiring if I would kindly vacate the general area while she typed it. Next thing my wife is asking for Dans number. Im not sure exactly whats up, but I figure it had to be good.
It was.
On Sunday morning, my daughter presented me with a package from Dan containing this:
Pretty much exactly what I had envisioned on so many visits to Dans shop.
The blade measures about 8 ¾, with an overall length of 13 ½. The nickel silver guard, butt cap and faceted Blackwood handle are executed in the signature Hudson style. I would love to show you professional shots to do the knife justice, but I just couldnt wait.
The guard is engraved with my name on one side and my daughters on the other.
Well, I have rarely been more tickled with a knife, for reasons that should be obvious, and I am very grateful to all involved. I have thanked wife and daughter quite profusely, but I would also like to thank Dan for making this happen.
Here's a good look at the nicely detailed butt cap:
And this pic taken outside shows the shimmer in the damascus a bit better:
Thanks for reading
Roger
