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Through total fault of my own, I missed my 20th anniversary at BF last year. To rectify that, I will have the GAW I should have had last year. Why host a GAW? Well, one, I like to do them. 2nd, it's a way to give back to the forum that has given me a place to go, hang out, blow off a little steam, and talk blades with like-minded porch denizens.
I originally came to BF to research Schrade knives. I spent a lot of time in the Schrade sub-forum back then. I've since shifted my focus to "The Porch", as my appreciation and collecting goes beyond just Schrade knives now. Through the last 20 years you members have been entertaining, helpful, encouraging, a good listening ear when I was having a tough time, and a good sounding board for modding ideas and such. So thanks to all of you and to Spark for giving us a place to play!
Okay, enough of that wordy nonsense....the GAW. I have around 5 knives to give away. They are not new. Like any survivor, they may have dings. scratches, and years of honest use on them. If you win one of them, I would prefer that you not re-sell it. You are more than welcome to give it away. That's the generosity we like here on the Porch.
To qualify for the GAW, you need to be basic paying member or higher, or simply have at least 100 meaningful forum posts (contributing to the discussion of knives, not just "cool knife bro"). Select one knife you would like your name to be put into for drawing. You can use your slot to nominate someone else, but you have to choose a knife for them.
This is a participation GAW. you can share pics or stories, but I do want you to tell us what brought you to Blade Forums, and why you stayed
Now, on to the knives! Sorry, no forum knives, you guys cleaned me out last time!
This first one is one I recently shared in the Guardians thread. It's one of the new TEW lambfoot knives. Shadow pattern with houndstooth shield. The micarta is something that Evan Nicolaides
esnyx
gave me years back. I believe it's some that he made when he was just getting going, now look at him!
This next one is a face only a mother could love. I call it the Franken-lifter. Made with parts from a couple different knives, it's a utility-driven knife for sure. I gave it some stag pants, but hey, even they aren't that good looking. I even cut a fancy swedge in the blade, LOL. However, the knife is built to work, and help you play after work!
This next one started life as an EO utility knife. I think it was a Kutmaster, but the blade stamp was ground off as a second. Still, there was nothing wrong with it in my eyes. I dressed it up with some of my stag. It's a smaller one, around 3 1/4" closed. It's pinchable and not stiff on the fingers opening and closing.
The next knife is a Schrade Walden 196 pattern. I think it was a florist-type knife, with a slight hawkbill blade, that I ended up grinding flat to make more of a sheepsfoot blade. It has hunter green jig bone and a cool arrowhead shield. The blade has a nice patina already going. I think it would make a nice gardening knife or whatever kind of knife.
The last knife is a custom custom. It's a Jeff Mitchell custom, I think it's one of his earlier knives. The original knife had some Koa (I think) that ended up cracking. I put some nice stag on it. I also re-ground the blade a little thinner. It's smaller at 3 1/2" closed, but a nice size and capable knife. It's not pinchable. and the pull is a little stiffer, so maybe not ideal for softer fingernails.
Okay, that's it for now...maybe I'll add something else, who knows???
Good luck!
Through total fault of my own, I missed my 20th anniversary at BF last year. To rectify that, I will have the GAW I should have had last year. Why host a GAW? Well, one, I like to do them. 2nd, it's a way to give back to the forum that has given me a place to go, hang out, blow off a little steam, and talk blades with like-minded porch denizens.
I originally came to BF to research Schrade knives. I spent a lot of time in the Schrade sub-forum back then. I've since shifted my focus to "The Porch", as my appreciation and collecting goes beyond just Schrade knives now. Through the last 20 years you members have been entertaining, helpful, encouraging, a good listening ear when I was having a tough time, and a good sounding board for modding ideas and such. So thanks to all of you and to Spark for giving us a place to play!
Okay, enough of that wordy nonsense....the GAW. I have around 5 knives to give away. They are not new. Like any survivor, they may have dings. scratches, and years of honest use on them. If you win one of them, I would prefer that you not re-sell it. You are more than welcome to give it away. That's the generosity we like here on the Porch.
To qualify for the GAW, you need to be basic paying member or higher, or simply have at least 100 meaningful forum posts (contributing to the discussion of knives, not just "cool knife bro"). Select one knife you would like your name to be put into for drawing. You can use your slot to nominate someone else, but you have to choose a knife for them.
This is a participation GAW. you can share pics or stories, but I do want you to tell us what brought you to Blade Forums, and why you stayed
Now, on to the knives! Sorry, no forum knives, you guys cleaned me out last time!
This first one is one I recently shared in the Guardians thread. It's one of the new TEW lambfoot knives. Shadow pattern with houndstooth shield. The micarta is something that Evan Nicolaides
esnyx
gave me years back. I believe it's some that he made when he was just getting going, now look at him!This next one is a face only a mother could love. I call it the Franken-lifter. Made with parts from a couple different knives, it's a utility-driven knife for sure. I gave it some stag pants, but hey, even they aren't that good looking. I even cut a fancy swedge in the blade, LOL. However, the knife is built to work, and help you play after work!
This next one started life as an EO utility knife. I think it was a Kutmaster, but the blade stamp was ground off as a second. Still, there was nothing wrong with it in my eyes. I dressed it up with some of my stag. It's a smaller one, around 3 1/4" closed. It's pinchable and not stiff on the fingers opening and closing.
The next knife is a Schrade Walden 196 pattern. I think it was a florist-type knife, with a slight hawkbill blade, that I ended up grinding flat to make more of a sheepsfoot blade. It has hunter green jig bone and a cool arrowhead shield. The blade has a nice patina already going. I think it would make a nice gardening knife or whatever kind of knife.
The last knife is a custom custom. It's a Jeff Mitchell custom, I think it's one of his earlier knives. The original knife had some Koa (I think) that ended up cracking. I put some nice stag on it. I also re-ground the blade a little thinner. It's smaller at 3 1/2" closed, but a nice size and capable knife. It's not pinchable. and the pull is a little stiffer, so maybe not ideal for softer fingernails.
Okay, that's it for now...maybe I'll add something else, who knows???
Good luck!
As I hope you know, I'm a big admirer of your work, and I always enjoy seeing the knives you work on for other members. I was absolutely thrilled to win a knife in one of your generous giveaways, a few years back. Hence, no entry from me, I'll let others experience the Glennbad magic 
Thanks for this great giveaway, and hopefully see you here for your 40th anniversary 
Good luck everyone 
