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Sounds romantic doesn't it?
I had the pleasure of meeting Andy at the USN Gathering in Las Vegas This weekend. As if his legendary knives aren't impressive enough, he is in tremendous shape and as ageless as a greek statue. You wouldn't think we are only separated by 1 year...... hence the pissed off look I'm sporting in the pic.:grumpy:
Here is a pic of Todd, Andy and me. Renowned knifemaker, Todd Begg had just ripped andy a new hole (politely, of course) going over fit and finish, minutes before this pic. You can't tell, but Andy is desparately trying to hold back the tears.
..... ha! but seriously, as Andy will agree, having the "Big Boys" scrutinize your work is as much exciting as it is humbling.
Here is Andy with ABS Master Smith, Wally Hayes. Just before I snapped the pic, Wally told Andy that he should be asking much more for his knives.
I have handled Fiddleback knives in the past but to see the spread on his table was awesome. My favorite was the chopper in his Bow-Legged line.... an intimidating hunk o metal. Both he and his wife are great people. We had a lot of good laughs. I look forward to seeing Andy again.
.... oh ya.... there WAS talk of a future colaboration, too.
Rick
I had the pleasure of meeting Andy at the USN Gathering in Las Vegas This weekend. As if his legendary knives aren't impressive enough, he is in tremendous shape and as ageless as a greek statue. You wouldn't think we are only separated by 1 year...... hence the pissed off look I'm sporting in the pic.:grumpy:
Here is a pic of Todd, Andy and me. Renowned knifemaker, Todd Begg had just ripped andy a new hole (politely, of course) going over fit and finish, minutes before this pic. You can't tell, but Andy is desparately trying to hold back the tears.
..... ha! but seriously, as Andy will agree, having the "Big Boys" scrutinize your work is as much exciting as it is humbling.
Here is Andy with ABS Master Smith, Wally Hayes. Just before I snapped the pic, Wally told Andy that he should be asking much more for his knives.
I have handled Fiddleback knives in the past but to see the spread on his table was awesome. My favorite was the chopper in his Bow-Legged line.... an intimidating hunk o metal. Both he and his wife are great people. We had a lot of good laughs. I look forward to seeing Andy again.
.... oh ya.... there WAS talk of a future colaboration, too.
Rick
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