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Robert Dark

Robert Dark

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I remember now why I don't use bone. I bought these scales as a set. They were obviously from two different animals. (I guess they were fed different diets). Same dye, but different colors.

It is forged from 1084, has a tapered tang and dovetailed damascus bolsters.

Really ticked me off:mad:

Robert

Edited to add.... This is the same knife, just a shot of the left and right sides to show how the bone is a different color from side to side.

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Robert, my friend. Send those to me quickly. I will destroy them for you and put you out of your misery.

Those are sweet. I like bone a lot. It does give you a few surprises, though.

Ready for spring? I am :eek:

Fred
 
Well you know, in 15 or 20 years or so, that knife could be quite the collectors item. I mean more so than the ones you make already. There is a reason why coin collectors and such hold more value in those pieces that are flawed. They are more rare. I'm sure it's pretty rare to come across one of your knives and find such oddities. It is very interesting. A beautiful knife and very collectible.
 
I use bone very often, and every now and then this happens to me too. I have only had one customer that would not buy because of it though.
 
Robert, when things like that happen you are supposed to say" I meant to do that. It adds character." :D
 
Just tell them that everyone knows that the bones color differently on the left and right side due to calcium density, that's how you know if it was the left or right side of the bone. :p

Robert, where you been lately? Hope all has been well with you and yours.
 
Fred.Rowe said:
I like bone a lot. It does give you a few surprises, though.

Ready for spring? I am :eek:

Fred
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Fred my friend, anytime man tries to change what nature has wrought, he is asking for suprises. I occasionally do "Neo-Tribal" type stuff, and that "look" is totally acceptable for those type blades. I just spent too much time on this one, and was very disappointed with the handle results.

We haven't had much of a winter here in Alabama. It has been in the high 60's for the past few days. I just may have to do a little early crappie fishing.

R.C.Reichert said:
Well you know, in 15 or 20 years or so, that knife could be quite the collectors item. I mean more so than the ones you make already. There is a reason why coin collectors and such hold more value in those pieces that are flawed. They are more rare. I'm sure it's pretty rare to come across one of your knives and find such oddities. It is very interesting. A beautiful knife and very collectible.
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Brother Reichert,

One of these days I won't be around to enjoy making these. I guess that means all my knives might be "collectables", as I dang sure won't be making any more unless the good Lord has an anvil, grinder, and forge waiting for me.

I think the only "collectors" who will cherish my knives will be my children and grandchildren.

go mike said:
LOL @ people already trying to resell your blades for profit
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This one won't make much profit for anyone. In keeping with the economic stimulis times, I have priced this one at "one-ba-zillion dollars" (which, in about two years, will equate to $12.45):D

Will Leavitt said:
Robert, where you been lately? Hope all has been well with you and yours.
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Hey Will,

I have been busy as a one-legged man at a butt-kicking contest. Just finished a pretty good order (6 knives) for an overseas customer. Things are as well as can be here for an old geezer. Come see me. We will destroy some steel.
 
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