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Wow those are very sweet looking...especially the cocobolo/osage combo...that one is a real winner!
 
Looking good Andy! I really like the multi position pin placement you have going on in some of those. :thumbup:
 
I need a tutorial in how the multi-pin thing is done - looks like a nightmare to me! How do you get all the holes to line up?! Heck, I need a tutorial on how to do all of it.
 
Hey Andy - email sent.

chanring - yep it is a pain! Not that I am that experienced but my brother and I went up to the Bark River grind in event and made our own this winter and he did a couple rows of 1/8" pins I believe they were. Turned out nice but it was pretty frustrating for awhile!

That even gave me a whole new respect for what goes into these handles!
 
When's Blade?

I need to set up the altar to the gods for your success among your brethren knife-makers.

LOTTA candles.:)
 
wow.. nice work Andy.. those all look great...:eek: i especially love that Arete...:thumbup:
 
myright said:
That blue terasaur is a thing of beauty. Nice work!
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Thanks!!! I love that blue stuff.

bladz said:
Looking good Andy! I really like the multi position pin placement you have going on in some of those. :thumbup:
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Thanks Bladz. Increases the glue surface and allows hold down closer to the blade handle junction!!!

chainring said:
I need a tutorial in how the multi-pin thing is done - looks like a nightmare to me! How do you get all the holes to line up?! Heck, I need a tutorial on how to do all of it.
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_Westy_ said:
Hey Andy - email sent.

chanring - yep it is a pain! Not that I am that experienced but my brother and I went up to the Bark River grind in event and made our own this winter and he did a couple rows of 1/8" pins I believe they were. Turned out nice but it was pretty frustrating for awhile!

That even gave me a whole new respect for what goes into these handles!
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http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=643123&highlight=tutorial

Its really not hard at all. I actually like using them way better than corby's. They're easier to finish because they sand down to the level of the surface of the handle, rather than sanding proud, and having to be flushed to the surface. Plus, no polishing metal. Plus, I like em a lot, and I think they'll hold the front of the handle down even better.

silenthunterstudios said:
Really like both of those Recluse models. $?
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Base price is $180. I charge $25 to put on the Burlap.

Kismet said:
When's Blade?

I need to set up the altar to the gods for your success among your brethren knife-makers.

LOTTA candles.:)
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I would absolutely love to tip a beer with you at Blade Show Kismet!
 
I could see them working and finishing easier, especially over the corby's or the loveless bolts. We just had a challenge getting everything to line up but like I mentioned it was our 1st attempt and it did end up turning out pretty awesome!
 
Available:

Blue handled Terassaur - $205 w JRE sheath
Two EDC's - $190 w JRE sheath
Both Large Nessies - $210 for stab dyed curly Hickory, $225 for shadetree burlap - I don't have a sheath for these.
Red Linen Karda - $115 w kydex
Arete - $205 w JRE sheath
Ladyfinger w cocobolo over Osage - $205 w JRE sheath
 
Andy,

That Arete looks almost exactly the same dimensions as my Arete - what is the difference? Did Rotte ask for something a little different?

TF
 
No. The Scales are a bit slimmer. I forgot about Jack's big hands.
 
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