In the Shop 4/14/2013

[Redrummd]

I have another set about finished and since I had the camera out I thought I would post the group as there are some really pretty knives on the bench!

 

[Redrummd]

My wife has a little dog that weighs about 3 1/2 pounds. We also have a large Barred owl that thinks the dog is a "happy meal". It has swooped down to try and get the dog twice in the past couple of weeks including this morning. It is brazen enough to just land in a tree probably less than 30 feet from our deck. I thought I would share a picture of the owl. My wife wants to shoot it! I think the owl just thinks the dog is a squirrel and eventually will figure out it isn't worth the trouble as I keep yelling at it when it swoops down.

 

[Mack]

Wow. Those knives look gorgeous and the owl is too cool. Thanks for sharing.

 

[testdw]

Mike,

Great selection of beautiful knives; It looks like the Case knife between the Mt Brockman Tiger Eye and what appears to be a Marcasite is a Royal Imperial Jasper. Just curious what it is? It sure has an awesome pattern.

Also, is the So. African Tiger Eye on a Case Peanut? It looks to be an exceptional Golden Tiger Eye.

Thanks for all the pictures,
Dennis

 

[Redrummd]

Dennis,

You are correct on all counts and the Marcasite was done on a request from you....

The Imperial jasper is one of the best I have ever seen but was literally 1/8 inch too short for a buck 110 so the next biggest knife scale to show it off is a vintage Case Whaler.

 

[testdw]

Mike,
I would be honored to take the Marcasite....Thank You. I'm glad that you added more photos of the Imperial Jasper. It is surely a rare great looking patterned stone that would compliment the Redrummd collection.

Good Luck with protecting your dog from the Owl,
Dennis

 

[peterinct]

Some NICE looking stone Michael.

Ever come across any pietersite? I've seen some on high end knives and it is one of the most beautiful stones i've seen.

Peter

 

[Redrummd]

Peter,

I do use Pietersite on very occasions as it has become nearly impossible to buy any. It has been mined out both in Africa and China.