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REMolenaarMD

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Hello,

I thought I would introduce myself. My name is Robert E. Molenaar MD, age 85. I have been a knifemaker for the past 10 years and I live in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.
Several of your members know me, Les Voorhies and Randy Tuttle(randydance0624499)and RB Johnson. Randy Tuttle is handling all the computer stuff for me.

I hand forge most of my knives from 5160 steel and have also used a variety of other steels,M2, D2, W2, pattern welded Damascus and I have even tried to forge Wootz by hand ( not something I would recommend!).

I use a variety of materials for my handles, wood and bone primarily. The main style of handle construction I use presently is a narrow hidden thru tang that is threaded on the end and a brass nut is applied at the butt cap ( this is all epoxied together).

I have used a variety of heat treating and tempering methods which of course vary with the type of steel used
and the desired outcome.

In the Gallery forum Randy Tuttle has put up photos of three of my knives. The M2 fighter, the D2 Utility and another in the thread titled feedback please.

The link below will take you to a photo set of me , my shop and some quick photo's of some of my other knives.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/randydance062449/sets/72057594089097028/

If you have any questions just send me a PM or an email and Randy Tuttle will get in touch with me for an answer. Or you can call me.

Thank you,
 
Well, Doctor, by looking at you I would have to say that maybe the proverbial "Fountain of Youth" is in actuality forging very nice knives in a very cold climate.

Very nice knives. I can't wait to see what blades you turn out when you hit 100.
 
Thank you. On most of my knives I leave the spine rough to show that this blade has been hand forged. It is my "Mark".
The type of knife that I try to make is a "using" knife. A knife that a person will actually use.

When I retired at the age of 75 I realized that I needed some daily form of exercise and since both my grandfather and great-grandfather had been blacksmiths I felt it would be a good form of physical therapy!:)
 
Welcome Doctor. Nice to have you along.

Very nice knives.

I also have to say you surely don't look 85 sir.
 
Welcome to Blade Forums. I hope you end up enjoying this place at least as much as I do.
 
Welcome aboard Doc, I hope you really like it here.

That was a great introduction, you may have set the standard for others who join here. Nice work on the knives, I hope I get the chance to lay my hands on one of your pieces.

Til then....welcome!
 
Welcome Dr. Molenaar,
I've seen a few of your knives in previous posts by Randy Tuttle and they all look excellent. Very nicely finished pieces that are beautiful to look at but also beg to be used. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
 
Nice looking knives. Welcome to the party, Doctor! Oh, and could you tell me what this pain is that I have in my lower right.......;)
 
I am very pleased to have you join us, Dr. Molenaar. That M-2 fighter is a fantastic looking knife, as are other knives of yours I have seen. Drop by the custom knife forum an let the people there get to know you.
 
Welcome Dr. Molenaar,glad to have you aboard.:thumbup: :D
Going to check out your M2 Fighter now.Great introduction.

Doug:)
 
Dr. Molenaar,
It's a pleasure to have you join. Your knives are beautiful, thanks for sharing your photos.

Best Wishes,
-Bob
 
Welcome Sir...

Let me be the first to buy you a Bladeforums Senior Coffee..
Very nice to have you here..
Hopefully you can teach these young punks something about making knives.. :)

ttyle

Eric....
 
Welcome to the party! You brought some great stuff.

Which do you recommend for chopping holes in the ice when going ice fishing, Hee hee! Knifemakings seems a better hobby than ice fishing, IMHO.
 
Welcome sir!!! It is really nice to meet you!! Yoyu make some nice knives there!! You do not look 85!! It is great to have you here!! I hope you enjoy yourself here.
 
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