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Fello Forumites,
Lemme tell you about a new friend I made this year at BLADESHOW. His name is Bob Baily, and he is Darrel Ralph's son. We try not to hold that against him
Well, Bob had a fixed blade with him at the show that showed alot of promise. My father thought so much of it, that he IMMEDIATLEY snatched it up. This is a major statement,...because Dad NEVER buys knives, much less a custom piece. He really liked it, and is planning on using it this hunting season on some trips when he might need a little larger blade. Anyway....
Bob came out to the 'Farm' with some of us after BLADESHOW, and we had some time to talk knives...and his plans for the future. He really likes working with Kydex, and his sheaths show it. He also said he really like fixed blades. Well, he probally got more 'input' than he wanted...but he listened to my Dad, Ethan Becker, Anthony Lombardo, Kit Carson, Scott Evans for Edgeworks and all the rest for 2 days. He asked alot of questions.....threw alot of ideas on the table. Tested knives...his and others. You could watch him absorbing info like a sponge.
I was convinced we had ruined him....
Well, it appears that he has survived, and his work is really getting good! His sheath work is awesome. Without a doubt...he is developing his own distinct style....and I like it.
I guess I'm interested in Bob and his work, because I'm watching him come into the knife biz under the shadow of his FAMOUS father. I can relate to that. But Bob is handling it right, blazing his own trail, but embracing the guidance and using the experience of his father and his father's peers. Its a tough road, but VERY satisfying.
Take a minute and follow this link to Bob's work. I think he is on the right track..... http://www.darrelralph.com/bob.html
Keep up the good work Bob.
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Stay Sharp!
Will Fennell
Camillus Cutlery www.camillusknives.com
Lemme tell you about a new friend I made this year at BLADESHOW. His name is Bob Baily, and he is Darrel Ralph's son. We try not to hold that against him
Well, Bob had a fixed blade with him at the show that showed alot of promise. My father thought so much of it, that he IMMEDIATLEY snatched it up. This is a major statement,...because Dad NEVER buys knives, much less a custom piece. He really liked it, and is planning on using it this hunting season on some trips when he might need a little larger blade. Anyway....
Bob came out to the 'Farm' with some of us after BLADESHOW, and we had some time to talk knives...and his plans for the future. He really likes working with Kydex, and his sheaths show it. He also said he really like fixed blades. Well, he probally got more 'input' than he wanted...but he listened to my Dad, Ethan Becker, Anthony Lombardo, Kit Carson, Scott Evans for Edgeworks and all the rest for 2 days. He asked alot of questions.....threw alot of ideas on the table. Tested knives...his and others. You could watch him absorbing info like a sponge.
I was convinced we had ruined him....
Well, it appears that he has survived, and his work is really getting good! His sheath work is awesome. Without a doubt...he is developing his own distinct style....and I like it.
I guess I'm interested in Bob and his work, because I'm watching him come into the knife biz under the shadow of his FAMOUS father. I can relate to that. But Bob is handling it right, blazing his own trail, but embracing the guidance and using the experience of his father and his father's peers. Its a tough road, but VERY satisfying.
Take a minute and follow this link to Bob's work. I think he is on the right track..... http://www.darrelralph.com/bob.html
Keep up the good work Bob.
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Stay Sharp!
Will Fennell
Camillus Cutlery www.camillusknives.com
