It's ugly. And I love it.

RogerP

RogerP

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My daughter and I just got back from a great weekend at Camp Farr, and I had made a special request for Dan to bring along one of his old competition cutting knives so that I could take some opportunistic whacks at stuff while hiking.

This knife was featured in an article I did for Blade a couple years back on the evolution of his cutting knife designs, but I'm not sure it was ever shown on the forums. It is easily the most "out there" of the progressive designs, and also the hardest on the eyes. :o But it is also my second favourite piece of 5 knives.

It's the heaviest blade overall - notwithstanding the removal of a fair bit of metal as a result of the vertical "fullers" that ripple along both sides of the blade like tiger stripes. The handle is nothing short of fantastic. It is sharp as all heck, and with that blade mass amplified by a significant handle drop it hits HARD and bites DEEP.

I can't say I love the look but without question I love the knife and would be proud to make it my own if Dan could ever be convinced to part with it.

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On the non-ugly front, Matt Gregory came over on the Sunday for lunch, and in addition to his delightful wife and her fantastic potato salad, Matt brought along my chopper, having finished the sheath. And having refinished the handle. And having refinished and re-etched the blade. I think Matt just liked this piece a bit too much and was having trouble letting go. :p

But the sheath came out great and the spectacular hamon pops now even more than before.

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Cheers,

Roger

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Ain't nothin ugly in these pics. Those look incredibly useful:thumbup:
 
Matt's married?! Holy cow, how did that happen?!

Just kidding. :p :D

Nice knives, but, is that all the photos you have? I always enjoy these threads of yours. Dan was one of the first ABS smiths I came across when I was starting to forge, and he inspired me to make better handles. :)

Thanks for sharing.
 
that Farr chopper is Farr Out!:D It reminds me of a kitchen knife mixed with a barong, and some other stuff which is pretty unique- like the handle in particular. I'd love to give that blade a test ride.

Roger, I absolutely relate to your aesthetic and to your pragmatism:thumbup::cool:
 
Roger two great knives and I bet the first is a hell of cutter.

I believe I saw the first knife at blade or was that one very similar. V ery nice knife. Congrats apreciate the pics
 
Hi Roger,
You should ask Dan about the chopper he brought to the Piney Woods Hammer-in one year. It was embazoned with the etching "EAT MY SHORTS"
Yankee rabblerouser!:D
JP
 
Phillip, The answer to your question about Matt having a wife is duct tape!:D
She couldn't get away!
Looks like a fun time up at the Farr camp.
Nice cutters Roger.
Mace
 
Roger,
What a blast you guys must have.
I don't think the Farr is ugly at all, just different, love his design.
I'm sure yours is no slouch either.
Thanks for the post and the pics.

Doug
 
Thanks guys.

Jon - yep - waaay too much fun is exactly right.

Philip - that's it for the knife content, but here are a couple more pics for you:

A bit of archery:

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Dan's niece Rachel and her awesome go kart:

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Hiking:

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Cooling off in the creek:

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Eric and Dan chillin':

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And a little marshmallow roasting:

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Yep, this sure beats the office:

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Roger
 
very Nice Roger. Looks like a great weekend spent with your daughter and friends:thumbup:
 
I really like a report like this, you don't have to think, just enjoy. The knives are cool but the last picture says it all.

Win
 
Camp Farr DOES look like a great place to spend some time!

I like both of those knives and it must be fun taking some whacks with them.

Thanks for posting the pictures Roger.

Peter
 
your daughter sure is a chip off the ole block, eh!
I dropped Mr. Farr an email awhile back, and found out he has an interest in high end, handmade bicycles. I keep meaning to give him a call but time just keeps racing by these days.
Great photos Roger, as always.
 
What a fine way to spend the weekend. It was 90 on sunday and I was wishing I could lay down in a creek. thanks for sharing.
 
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