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JParanee, You need your own Television show. I've never seen hunts like that anywhere else. More More
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Knives aside, what are your other hobbies??
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Tim Hancock is deeply involved with cowboy art.
He began making spurs early on during his rodeo days.
While living in California, he met Edwin G. Fields a third
generation bit and spur maker that took him under his wings,
teaching him their traditional family silver tooling techniques.
Tim still makes spurs and bits but mostly as a hobby,
for family and friends. The pictured spurs are the pair he wears
himself every time he steps into the saddle.
All the best,
David Darom (ddd)
From my book: "Tim Hancock The Western Bladesmith" (2009)
He began making spurs early on during his rodeo days.
While living in California, he met Edwin G. Fields a third
generation bit and spur maker that took him under his wings,
teaching him their traditional family silver tooling techniques.
Tim still makes spurs and bits but mostly as a hobby,
for family and friends. The pictured spurs are the pair he wears
himself every time he steps into the saddle.
All the best,
David Darom (ddd)
From my book: "Tim Hancock The Western Bladesmith" (2009)
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Tim Hancock is not only a first-rate Master Bladesmith and
skilled horseman; he is also a true cowboy and a natural
explorer at heart.
Tim rode bulls and bareback broncs in rodeos, even making it
to the National Finals a few times. He has driven herds of horses
long distances, broken wild horses, and has worked for numerous
well known horse trainers.
Some other hobbies have included riding in endurance competitions,
rock climbing, ice climbing and scuba diving.
Although Hancock is quite soft-spoken, his background has provided
him with a combination of mental and physical toughness that few
men can match.
Here he is seen during a mounted back country pack trip with his
good friends Larry Fuegen M.S., and Ged Messinger who also
took this picture.
This trip took them into a region that is a great favorite of both these
cowboy explorers, and one into which Tim has ventured solo many
times throughout his life.
It’s an area presumed to be full of gold and treasure –
The Superstition Mountains!
Tim definitely looks at home in this setting.
All the best,
David Darom (ddd)
From my book: "Tim Hancock The Western Bladesmith" (2009)
skilled horseman; he is also a true cowboy and a natural
explorer at heart.
Tim rode bulls and bareback broncs in rodeos, even making it
to the National Finals a few times. He has driven herds of horses
long distances, broken wild horses, and has worked for numerous
well known horse trainers.
Some other hobbies have included riding in endurance competitions,
rock climbing, ice climbing and scuba diving.
Although Hancock is quite soft-spoken, his background has provided
him with a combination of mental and physical toughness that few
men can match.
Here he is seen during a mounted back country pack trip with his
good friends Larry Fuegen M.S., and Ged Messinger who also
took this picture.
This trip took them into a region that is a great favorite of both these
cowboy explorers, and one into which Tim has ventured solo many
times throughout his life.
It’s an area presumed to be full of gold and treasure –
The Superstition Mountains!
Tim definitely looks at home in this setting.
All the best,
David Darom (ddd)
From my book: "Tim Hancock The Western Bladesmith" (2009)
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looks yummy, Ray! Maybe you should consider eating him and replacing him with another pile of bull, call it Barack or somesuch
Lorien, Do you eat your pets? Little Bill is my pal.
Actually I have already considered the name you suggested if and when I do have another bull.- Joined
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Jp, my kids and I do enjoy 3D archery. I shot competitively for a while but with my surgeries and stuff. The local clubs go out of their way for the kids. The group I shoot with has several former/current AMA/IBO big dogs in it, it's funny to watch them with the kids, they really work hard to ensure the sport grows.
That's one of the things lost in my divorce.... target bow :barf:
That's one of the things lost in my divorce.... target bow :barf:
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Nah, Shes got 4" skinny's and drag springs F/R, She's only meant for going straight. Dont think about it too hard, Its all for fun.
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well i still work a full time job so spare time is spent mostly on knives BUT i am a part time 1911 mechanic. i build a few and do lots of tune ups on the old goverment models.
friend and i go shooting once a week or so, and still find time for some golf.
here is some pictures of the last 1911 build.
9mm commander slide with officers frame.
Mike
friend and i go shooting once a week or so, and still find time for some golf.
here is some pictures of the last 1911 build.
9mm commander slide with officers frame.
Mike
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That's a Ruger Finger Groove stock from the 60s' that I refinished. I like the Ruger Walnut stocks much better than all the aftermarket stuff.
STeven, to help with the Mustang question; The small, late model (80s'/90s')
V8 stangs are the 'best bang for the buck' for drag racing. The old ones are getting too rare and costly. The newer models can be too spendy and complicated.
Great photos folks!
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Edmund Davidson is truly fascinated with guns and loves
building and shooting them.
When visiting him in June 2007 I asked him about one of his guns.
Without a word he took me out to his vast (2,000 acres) back yard and
set up a demonstration for me....
He is shown here blowing up a 5 gallon red plastic jug of water
while demonstrating to me the power behind a 300 grain Hornady J.H.P.,
one of the lighter rounds he uses, with his large .458 LOTT....
All the best,
David Darom (ddd)
From my book "Edmund Davidson, The Art of the Integral Knife" (2008)
building and shooting them.
When visiting him in June 2007 I asked him about one of his guns.
Without a word he took me out to his vast (2,000 acres) back yard and
set up a demonstration for me....
He is shown here blowing up a 5 gallon red plastic jug of water
while demonstrating to me the power behind a 300 grain Hornady J.H.P.,
one of the lighter rounds he uses, with his large .458 LOTT....
All the best,
David Darom (ddd)
From my book "Edmund Davidson, The Art of the Integral Knife" (2008)
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Lorien, Do you eat your pets? Little Bill is my pal.
Heh heh. No.
Please tell Little Bill that I was just joking, ok?Watch out for those bbq guys though!
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Heh heh. No.
Watch out for those bbq guys though!
You already hurt Bill's feeling......
Here's a picture of a picture from the good old days. I went on a year long camping and hunting trip in some far off land. With all the guns around it felt like the Wild Wild West. I'm out sunning myself on a OP. After looking at this old photo not sure which direction the bad guys would be coming from.
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Some of my other hobbies...
Watches...
Firearms...
Coaching and playing baseball w/ one of my sons...
My dog and a little hunting whenever I can...
And the best hobby of them all... my wife
Watches...
Firearms...
Coaching and playing baseball w/ one of my sons...
My dog and a little hunting whenever I can...
And the best hobby of them all... my wife