For Jerry Hossom - knife questions

the4th

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Jerry, my e-mail is down so I had to resort to posting this here.

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Hey Jerry!
I finally got back over to Texas Knifemaker Supply today to pick up the handle material for the Texican and Kitty Claw. By the way, are you sure you know Jim Lemke from there? I talked to him for a while today and when I told him you said hello he said, "Jerry who?"
During the conversation he gave me some pointers on the knives and suggested that I pass them along to the maker. First, he suggested soft, porous wood like pine or cedar since it would be easier for you to work. Also, since wood putty that matches pine and cedar is readily available, it would be easier for you to cover up any mistakes you might make. Second, he expressed concern that "a reputable maker" would use CPM3V as it rusts so quickly. :confused: Third, he wanted to know what kind of knives were being made for me so I explained your Millenium Fighter series and how the Texican was a Texas-legal version of the Millenium and the Kitty Claw was a neat curved-blade neck knife. He started muttering something that sounded like, "...tactical guys....scary... I couldn't quite make it out, so I'm not 100% sure. Being the consummate salesman, he asked if I had proper knife sharpening equipment at home. I assured him that for home use I was set up, but I needed a field expedient sharpening system. He said that if "this Jerry guy" was good and did a proper heat treat and tempering so that the steel ended up around 35-40 Rockwell, I shouldn't have any problems sharpening in the field.
Anyway, I thought I'd pass along the information. Jim was a cool guy and seemed to be very knowledgeable and helpful and I think you'd like him alot. :)

Thank you again!

Joel
 
RC 35-40? Yep, no problem sharpening that in the field! that could only be a Tactical butter knife!
 
Joel,
Please send me an email when you get a chance. I live in Houston too. Maybe we can get together sometime to cuss and discuss knives and grind a few.

C Wilkins
 
Haven't figured out if this is a joke thread or real,but just in case it might be real,Jerry Hossom is one of the best around.I think I smell a cat around here.TKS wouldn't say that.Back to your litterbox,furball.Dave:D
 
Ok... since Jerry finally saw the post, I'll 'fess up.


Jim put me up to this. Most of it is his idea, I just polished and implemented it. Actually he said that Jerry IS a "helluva guy and knifemaker."


I bought some gorgeous exhibition grade Desert Ironwood slabs this afternoon.

CL, you'll be hearing from me soon!
 
That is funny from my perspective! :) Thanks for the laugh :) Don't pay much attention to Jerry. He's just worried Ken Onion is gonna whoop his butt in a combat knife making contest with a 440-C bowie :p
 
Cray. I don't think Jerry is worried. Everybody knows he is one of the best fighter makers in the world. And if they don't they will when they interview you and me in Blade a couple of years from now and we list him as one of our major knifemaking influences.;) :D
 
LOL! Great post Joel.

I am Soooo glad to see Jerry is paying close attention to getting his heat treatment right and is using exotic expensive materials (pine and putty makes pretty pointy perfection) ;)
 
Some of you need to work on your humor!!
Those jokes are something I would expect from my grandson (he's 4!!)
:rolleyes:
 
samhell: at least I can get scales to STICK to the tang on my knives :P Oh, and on the interview we must be sure how much of a pest Tom has been.
 
I don't think this joke is all that funny. You are degrading the work of one of the finest knifemakers around. There aren't to many makers out there that can grind with the small wheels Jerry uses, I tried it and removed more skin then metal. Just my opinion and I'll stand by it and Jerry.
Tom
 
Hmmm..... I don't know what to think of this one. We've been picking on each other around here for a long time. Some do a better job than others, some are downright mean. Maybe a few more winky guys (;)) would have helped.

I can't see where I am degrading any work done by any maker here. I wouldn't have ordered 2 knives from Jerry if I didn't believe in his work.

Tom, I thought my kids were sharp (no pun intended), but if your 4 year old grandson is already making jokes about Rockwell hardness and the rusting characteristics of CPM3V, I'm jealous! Of course, as much as you and Jerry pick on each other's work, he's probably got a couple of good examples to learn from.

Well, I'll drop it all for now and maybe read up on "Subtle Timing for Internet-based Humor" before my next jesting session.

Everyone take care and have a safe holiday weekend.
 
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