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Michael J. Spangler

Michael J. Spangler

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hey guys i posted this on the crowning achievements page, but i figured everyone has given up on that old thread so i'll link to pics.

i also posted it in the gallery forum too

well tell me what you think guys
first folder. mostly done in 06. i have a little work left as far as cleaning up and anodizing then i'll do the final assembly, and get some real pics done

Specs:

Handles: Exhibition Grade Mother of Pearl
Bolster: Delbert Ealy Vine Pattern Damascus
Blade: Delbert Ealy Vine Pattern Damascus Fileworked
Backbar: Delbert Ealy Vine Pattern Damascus Fileworked
Liners: Titanium Fileworked
Handle Screws: 1-64 SS Fileworked
Thumbstud: 18K Gold with 2.5MM Diamond

i think thats all the stuff

check out the thread here
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=447623
 
thanks man i appreciate it.... better pics will come and it'll all be nicer once i'm finished... the handles need some buffin too, bring out that nice shine:D
 
Nice work! Impressive detail. I like it.:thumbup: :thumbup:
 
thanks Kerry, i think after i do some more of these you've inspried me to take a look into slip joints!

thanks matt from me and jesus:D
some day if you get off your butt and make it to a show or something in this area you'll be able to fondle it.
this one isn't for sale it for my old man so i'll always have it on hand to show off to people

thanks again guys
 
:eek: That is 5 star crafstmanship Grasshoppa! Is that a keeper? It would be hard for me to part company with a beauty like that !
 
thanks man. its for my father. a late christmas present.
though he showed it to a buddy who is a collector, he tried to buy it off him.
no go on that. he'll have to wait for number 2
 
Very, very nice, Michael. Merry Christmas, Dad!:thumbup:
 
wow, that is one beautiful piece of art, that file work looks so intricate and just ads so much to it.

i bow to your greatness

-matt
 
That's great Mike. Design, materials, workmanship, I like the whole thing. Hope to get to fondle it some day :)
 
one word. bravo. That is a work of art mike, be very proud of that.

Greg

PS you ever end up getting those bluing salts?
 
oooh yeah....SEXY!:D

And the knife is not too bad either!;)



Great work Mike!
Mace
 
Mike,
Very very nice. Filework is nice and clean and looks perfectly matched, as far as I can tell, side to side. GREAT attention to detail! What color are you shooting for in your anodizing of the liners?
Also on a side note, did you ever get the handles done on the knife that started all the commotion with epoxies a while back? How's it holdin up?
Matt Doyle
 
Wowzie, Michael!

It's strange you waited all these years to start on folders. Great knife. I really like it.:D
 
thanks guys

Matt: i got it all done everything looked perfect. i also did on almost exact but smaller with stabilized burl.... everything was great for weeks, then the buffalo horn curled, not the maple though and its been through all the same temperature changes so i blame this one on the buffalo.
when i get drive to work on it again, i'm going to see if the guy will go with something else for material
i was thinking of maybe blue for the liners... but gold could be nice too

thanks guys i appreciate the compliments. i'll keep posting the new ones once i get started on em
 
check out GeorgeDailey.com
he's the guy who tutored me on how to put it together. one hell of a maker
i'm lucky to have someone so skilled in the area to learn from, not all of us have that luxury
 
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