I think he'll like it

Hey Guys, thanks a lot.

As I said earlier, my brother-in-law has done much work around the house, top quality work, i.e. ceramic tile in the bathroom, kitchen splash, installed hardwood floors in study, living room & dining room, shingle the house & garage and more. Phil would have done it for 0$, but Linda insisted he take money so he would take a token amount. It's the least I can do.

Dyson came up with the idea of hand forged after Phil took the family to a local Ren Faire where he saw smiths in action. He knew I was a part timer, and well one thing led to another, and this is the result.

Phil's birthday is in November, so I have time. :D

Again, thanks to all of you, after all I got a lot of knowledge around here from asking and just following threads
 
Thanks Dave, I kinda thought those pins were a cool touch.

Just finished the sheath, check it out.

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Linda and I will be heading over to visit the birthday boy and family.

Take care all, and thanks for the nice words. :D
 
Awsome knife and sheath Larry. Looks to me like you are kicking your knifemaking skills up a few notches!:thumbup::D
Mace
 
Mace said:
Awsome knife and sheath Larry. Looks to me like you are kicking your knifemaking skills up a few notches!:thumbup::D
Mace
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Thanks a lot Mace. Actually those skills were alway their, I've just been too lazy to use them. You know that to me, the most fun part about knifemaking is the forge work. I've got at least 20 blades laying around that have been forged and never got past that part. :eek:

I reckon that in 2010 I'll make it to Atlanta and have 5 knives to be judged for my JS. I'm not too concerned about the perfomance test (though I should be), it's the fit & finish, geometry, etc. that I really need to work on. Mace that's where you come in. :D

So all you other guys that want to be my newphew, remember that I do need a whole lot of home improvement :eek:, and a good newphew would take care of that for me. If the newphew in question is too young, you can alway have your dad take care of my home improvement, then, maybe just maybe I can make you a birthday present too :D
 
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I'll just bet it will be a gift he will nevwer forget who gave it to him and how wonderful it is . Frank
 
Great sheath too Larry! I like the way you've kept it close to the knife. I always try to make slimline-like sheaths, and yours is a good example of that. Good luck with your JS!

For me, it's all in the "package," and making it come together. The part of knife making I really don't enjoy is finishing the blade, regardless whether that's hand sanding or mirror polishing. I just dread that part. And when they're done, it's so anti-climatic that I hardly care about the knife anymore - my head is already on to the next one. Sheesh.
 
Thanks Dave,

I've only made a couple of sheaths from leather. A couple of years ago I bought my leather working tools from the widow of a close friend and this is the first time that I've used them. Of course about 40 years ago I did get my leather working merit badge while in the boy scouts :eek:.

I don't think I'd have too much problem with the JS performance test. It would be nice if I could make 5 knives that were able to pass the critical review of the ABS mastersmiths in order to gain my JS. I do plan on working on this achievement.
 
Dyson was knocked out when he opened this present. I took a couple of pics but they don't represent the look on his face when he opened the package.

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Yup, thanks guys

He's a lucky youn man. The best part abouty it is, 20 years from now when he uses this knife he'll smile and remember his 10th BD. :thumbup:
 
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