Introductions, news and batch pics

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First, some news. I am heading out to Mississippi tomorrow AM. We will be there for a week with my family on the place. Fun times to be had by all. Lots of shooting and hopefully some fishing.

Second, I want to introduce the Padre. Its a small chef's knife made for the kitchen. I designed and made it to give to our Priest this weekend. He is going to baptize Lily for us on Sunday, and we're all excited. She's got a pretty white dress, and is really happy to show off in it. The knife is made from 1/16" thick 440C stainless steel. It is 9 and a quarter inches long and has a 5" blade on it. I made one for myself too, and was very happy during testing. I can't wait to make more of these. They'll definitely be available soon.

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The next bit of news is to introduce you to 3rd Degree (3D) Spalting. I'm calling it this because it resembles 3rd degree burn scars. You won't find it anywhere else, and I won't be sharing the technique. It is a bit more work than my regular spalting, and will be a $10 upcharge. I think its worth it. I've never seen anything like it. The texture of it and the depth into the steel are unbelievable.

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Before getting to batch pics, lets see this comparison shot. Its got a Bushfinger, Bushcrafter, Terassaur, KE Bushie, and Arete in one pic from directly above.

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Now onto batch pics. I'm sorry to say that nothing is currently available, but that 4 of these beauties will be on the Blade Show table. Anybody like Hiking Buddies?

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What about KE Bushies?

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Bushfingers.

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That handle combo turns me on.

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Cool BLJ for the table.

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Crazy pretty Tuxedo handle config Bushie with unreal 3D Spalting.

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Do Y'all still like Nessmuks? Then you'd better get to my table at Blade Show quick, or this won't be there!

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This Bushfinger is a Scandi in 3/32" thick 3D Spalted 01 steel! Even better is this Shadetree burlap burl handle!

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Damn Andy. Nice spalting! I like the Chef's knife. I've been waiting on my next kitchen knife purchase, maybe that wait is over? Mostly, cause I like your handles.
 
Woah, a scandi Bushfinger? :eek: So cool.

Absolutely incredible work. Now to clean the drool off the floor.
 
Those all look great Andy. I have a question though. Is there a reason why a lot of your new knives seem to have a much longer bolster on them? Just curious. I really like the shorter ones better and was wondering why the change.
 
Wow! Really great work. That Bushfinger in 3/32 O1 looks sweet! Not that the rest of the batch is anything to sneeze at.

Brandon
 
The scandi Bushfinger looks fantastic. Hopefully you will make a batch in the not too distant future.
I need one!!!
 
Those are all looking really nice Andy! The 3rd degree spalting is pretty wicked look, I like it!
 
Man those blades are sick. Love that 3rd degree spalting. Well done. Although I tend to agree with the above statement. I like the shorter bolsters also. Just my taste, but those knives still look sweet.

Now how do i get to the table at blade fast enough to grab that Nessie, lol :)


COngrats on the your daughter's baptism. Sweet chef knife. Any thoughts on making a santuko one? or just sticking with the French style?
 
Stunning work as always bro, I may have to be on the look out for armoured cars on the way to Blade this year :)
 
I think I want a matching HB!!!! And I will definitely be getting a chef's knife. Definitely.
 
The scandi Bushfinger looks even better than I had imagined! Hope to see more of that combination available in upcoming batches, and preferably some with 1/8" blades as well, since that’s what I'm waiting for...
 
Beautiful knives. I particularly like the new multi colored burlap micarta. Sweet. I would agree that I prefer the standard shorter bolster look though. Other than that, keep it up. Not that anyone asked my opinion. Enjoy Blade. I am also liking those aretes.

Pete
 
I was wondering if I was the only one that liked the shorter bolsters. Apparently not. I need one of those Chefs knives bad and I mean bad. I will be ordering one when you get back. Hope you had a good vacation, and recharged the ole batteries.
 
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