Gift from an Oregon friend !

relodr36

relodr36

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As some of you may recall,the wife and I took the 5th wheel and went to Oregon and Washington state in August and September.
We stopped and visited a couple Schradeaholics along the way,namely CrowButte and Orvet.Max and Dale were very gracious hosts and I enjoyed seeing parts of their collections and talking knives.
The search for new/old stock Schrades was not very fruitful until we got to Dale's area.There,he tipped me to a couple of his honeyholes and I was able to pick up some NIB Schrades.
Before we left Salem,Dale presented me with a gift.I was sort of overwelmed by his generosity and was at a temporary loss for words.:foot:
These pictures don't do it justice:

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I really like the Schrade PH series and this Dale Vincent Custom reminds me of them.:D
The knife was not marked but Dale had an etcher ordered and when we returned to Pennsylvania,he sent an e-mail saying he was ready to etch my knife.
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Thanks again,Dale !!!:thumbup:
Ron
 
Dale! Dadgum, that is first class work. You've been a busy man running around the learning curve. Keep it up and show us more as you get them completed.

Paul
 
I don't know about you, but I would have a hard time not using it to field dress my game. It looks like it has all the right qualities. Good job Dale and Ron I'm very envious. You do deserve it though.:thumbup: Now get back out to deer camp and get a BIG ONE.:D
 
I am glad you like it Ron.

As the maker I see the flaws, and since this was my first attempt to put brass bolsters of this style on a knife I see lots of flaws in my work. I guess the good thing is that unless you are the maker, the flaws are a lot less obvious.

Let me know how it holds an edge Ron, when you dress out a big 4 point. In Oregon we call them a 4 point, but in Texas, Randy tells me they count all points on both sides, including the eye guards. So an Oregon 4 point is a Texas 10 point.

Good hunting Ron!

Dale
 
Dale,
You know the old saying," Everythings bigger in Texas".:rolleyes: Lets hope Ron doesn't have to use your knife to cut his shirt tail off.:D
 
Max,
I grew up on a small spread in ranching country. I spent my summers coboying.

You would not believe how many handkerchiefs & shirt tails were missing pieces.:eek: :D

Dale
 
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