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Fiddleback Bushboot Showcase

Discussion in 'Fiddleback Forge Knives' started by Gevonovich, May 9, 2015.

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  1. May 9, 2015 #1
    Gevonovich

    Gevonovich

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    Show off your Bushboots!

    Antique White Micarta w/ Black and Orange Pinstripe / 01 Steel / SFT Tang
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  2. May 9, 2015 #2
    Uncle_P

    Uncle_P

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    Really dig that handle set. Nice Bushboot.
     
  3. May 9, 2015 #3
    VANCE

    VANCE Allen, I have an axe to grind with you. Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Cool start to a thread
     
  4. May 9, 2015 #4
    VANCE

    VANCE Allen, I have an axe to grind with you. Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    I guess I'll have to get one to contribute
     
  5. May 9, 2015 #5
    Gevonovich

    Gevonovich

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    Thanks for the compliment, Uncle_P! I need to take a better picture and try to do it justice.

    It's my first FB and it's just the perfect size at 7.5". I really like the feel of the bushboot in hand and of course it's a work of art. I will try my hand at making a sheath for it soon.

    Looking forward to seeing yours, Vance!:D
     
  6. May 9, 2015 #6
    bonafide

    bonafide Leather Sheathmaker, JouFuu Leathers Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Not mine any more .. but still worth sharing.

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  7. May 10, 2015 #7
    Gevonovich

    Gevonovich

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    Most definitely!! I'm guessing Osage Orange? ...and tapered tang:cool:

    P.S. I have been eye-ing your sheaths...super nice work!!
     
  8. May 10, 2015 #8
    B Griffin

    B Griffin Gold Member Gold Member

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    One of my favorite modelsThe first one, the one that started me on them, was a Bloodwood one.

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    Then one in Blackwood

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    Then one in natural canvas

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    Then I finally found Lisa's blue one

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    Then I snagged this one Friday :) Really looking forward to it!

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  9. May 10, 2015 #9
    Gevonovich

    Gevonovich

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    Some beautiful specimens, mistwalker!! It's hard to pick a favorite out of that group;) Since the bushboot is a favorite of yours, and i have had the pleasure of reading many of your posts and garnering your insight while lurking here, can you speak a little bit as to why it's a favorite of yours? I'm just curious and maybe some others are as well.
     
  10. May 10, 2015 #10
    B Griffin

    B Griffin Gold Member Gold Member

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    It's just a very handy little knife. Great size for edc, looks classy for urban environments rather than looking tactical, but still has great intent and works well in some of my favorite grips. The new one will look even classier than the others when I break it out at a restaurant :)
     
  11. May 10, 2015 #11
    Gevonovich

    Gevonovich

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    Thanks for your thoughts, mistwalker:D I had many of the same thoughts and thus the reason I purchased it for my first FB:D

    The new one is very classy and I look forward to more pictures of it!

    Another shot in better light. It seemed to draw some attention too:D

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  12. May 10, 2015 #12
    B Griffin

    B Griffin Gold Member Gold Member

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    Very nice! Yeah, the Bushboots always catch my eye. Doesn't matter what the handle material is I always think about getting it lol. I couldn't believe I was fortunate enough to snag the curly cue Friday. I have been wanting one for a long time!
     
  13. May 10, 2015 #13
    swonut

    swonut KnifeMaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Here's one of mine:

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    For me, the Bushboot has a different geometry than many other knives. To me, the blade seems lower than the handle where on many other knives the blade seems higher than the handle. If that makes any sense.
     
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  14. May 10, 2015 #14
    bonafide

    bonafide Leather Sheathmaker, JouFuu Leathers Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Pulling some pics from my older sneak peek threads.

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    Another former BB of mine .. think Nutramac has this one now.

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  15. May 11, 2015 #15
    Gevonovich

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    Thanks and I look forward to some of your shots of the curly cue when you get a chance:D

    Just a beauty, swonut!! And I understand and agree about the geometry.

    Thanks so much for pulling up all those works of art, bonafide!! Myself and i am sure others appreciate your effort!!:thumbup::thumbup:

    Evening fields of amber grain
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  16. May 11, 2015 #16
    hiredgun

    hiredgun

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    Here's my first Fiddleback. I remember back when I first heard about Andy Roy and Fiddleback Forge knives and I thought to myself, "This guy is making knives that speak to me and anyone who uses lime green liners is okay in my book." So I determined to get anything from Fiddelback Forge with a lime green liner. Then I read about Fiddleback Fridays and I was very excited to jump in feet first and see what I could come up with. Now that many FF Fridays have come and gone, I'm still amazed that I was able to get this beauty on my first try! I had Rick Lowe make a sheath for it and the rest is now history.

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  17. May 11, 2015 #17
    MajorD

    MajorD Gold Member Gold Member

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    Nice Bud! I MUST pick up something soon in Osage. I love the stuff and can't believe I don't currently have any. :eek:
     
  18. May 11, 2015 #18
    NUTRAMAC

    NUTRAMAC Platinum Member Platinum Member

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    Nice knives everyone.
     
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  19. May 11, 2015 #19
    Gevonovich

    Gevonovich

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    Thanks for sharing your story and that beautuful BushBoot, hiredgun!!! The sheath is just gorgeous as well!!

    Looking forward to your pictures, NUTRAMAC:D
     
  20. May 12, 2015 #20
    dedery

    dedery

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    Sorry for the terrible pictures.
    Black ash burl Bushboot.
    First and sentimentally still my favorite fiddleback.
    It has an orange friend.
     
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