Modified a Buck 112 (pictures)

David Martin · Jan 17, 2014

sitflyer said:
Well done David! :thumbup: I am really looking foreword to seeing it with it's tattoo
Very rewarding feeling when you start seeing your work come to completion, isn't it! Ivory micarta will get better and better as it mellows with age too. Nice choice!

Thank you Sit. Yes, the project turned out better than I thought it would. She allows no one in her engraving room while working. Until she's ready to show it. So, I really don't know how it's progressing. DM

David Martin · Jan 17, 2014

Haebbie said:
Great job, David!! I like the white scaled knives a lot.
I'm looking forward what Leesa does with the unspoiled
surfaces.

Haebbie

Haebbie, Thank you. This is nearly the same material as the bolo tie. She's been a busy beaver in there today. DM

David Martin · Jan 17, 2014

edbeau said:
Great job, Dave. I remember the pictures Dave posted of Leesa's work on his knives.

Thank you Ed. I need all the support I can get. As it's tough being married to someone who's oozing with natural talent. DM

David Martin · Jan 17, 2014

300Bucks said:
Yeah, Yeah, Nice knife, what I would expect from DM Buck nut, BUT now I am ready to see some decoration from your better half....

300

Thank you 300. Upon getting home I could hear her working and there was no, 'O-crud!' So, I know she's enjoying herself. She works real quite. Just her usual demeanor. DM

David Martin · Jan 17, 2014

Doug_86 said:
hell yes that's nice

Thank you, Doug. I'll save your compliment for a rainy day. Like when my boss is riding me. DM

David Martin · Jan 17, 2014

bucksforus said:
Great courage and workmanship on this project. Love the white micarta scales, Someone brought up the work Ms. Leesa did on PD's knives. Sure do miss his posts. Again great workmanship on your part. Looking forward to seeing after her work done on this beauty.
Harold

Thank you so much, Harold for these supportive words. DM

David Martin · Jan 17, 2014

imafritz said:
Very knice indeed DM, Leesa will have an excellent canvas to work with.

Thank you, Fritz. That's what I do,--supply her with the canvas to work on. When in elementary school they kept telling me to stay within the lines when coloring but I ate the crayons instead. So, I knew my kids were in trouble unless I married talent. DM

skyhorse · Jan 17, 2014

David Martin said:
Thank you Sit. Yes, the project turned out better than I thought it would. She allows no one in here engraving room while working. Until she's ready to show it. So, I really don't know how it's progressing. DM

Lol, she's gotta sleep sometime

Nice work David !

:thumbup: Tom

David Martin · Jan 17, 2014

Thank you, Tom. Yes, she does sleep, mostly regular at nights. But have you ever hear that old saying about a ' woman's scorn'?? Plus, I prefer getting a hot supper... DM

338375 · Jan 18, 2014

David Martin said:
Thank you, Fritz. That's what I do,--supply her with the canvas to work on. When in elementary school they kept telling me to stay within the lines when coloring but I ate the crayons instead. So, I knew my kids were in trouble unless I married talent. DM

LOL on the crayons

skyhorse · Jan 18, 2014

David Martin said:
Thank you, Tom. Yes, she does sleep, mostly regular at nights. But have you ever hear that old saying about a ' woman's scorn'?? Plus, I prefer getting a hot supper... DM

Lol point taken,nothing like a home cooked meal.

JSutter · Jan 18, 2014

LOL. What all those guys said. Looking forward to pics. That should be a fun Buck.

David Martin · Jan 18, 2014

Thanks Sutter. I'll get some photos up as soon as the press release goes thru the proper channels. DM

Stumps · Jan 19, 2014

Wow Davevery nicely done!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Can't wait to see how it turns out when your wife adds her touch to the scales.

Thanks for posting the "work in progress" photos.

Redgoatee · Jan 19, 2014

That knife looks great. Amazing job. Can't wait to see the finished knife.

David Martin · Jan 19, 2014

Stumps said:
Wow Davevery nicely done!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Can't wait to see how it turns out when your wife adds her touch to the scales.

Thanks for posting the "work in progress" photos.

Stumps, thank you and your welcome. She did come out to walk the dogs and her normal exercise and seemed in good spirits so I'm thinking its going well. More later. DM

David Martin · Jan 19, 2014

Redgoatee said:
That knife looks great. Amazing job. Can't wait to see the finished knife.

Red, Thank you for the positive comments. When she's ready I'll give you some photos. DM

germanshepherd13 · Jan 19, 2014

Looks great, the simplicity and classic lines really show with the changes you did to it. I wish I was that talented. Looking forward to seeing the end result but looks awesome just the way it is..

David Martin · Jan 19, 2014

germanshepherd13 said:
Looks great, the simplicity and classic lines really show with the changes you did to it. I wish I was that talented. Looking forward to seeing the end result but looks awesome just the way it is..

German, thank you. My wife said the same thing when I first brought it to her engraving room. When I finished it I was shocked too as I didn't consider a 112 to be so classy. Still, her scrimshaw is what was ordered and my work is to get the knife in condition for her to work. So, I work my part then she can do hers. We are a team. DM

germanshepherd13 · Jan 19, 2014

That's pretty neat how you and your wife work together like that. Keep up the great work. I'm thinking of getting a stock 112 and neat to see that this model can be very classy. Not that it looks bad the way it is but with your mods it has all the potential in the world and sure when your wife is done with her part it will be stunning.