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Dan, that Ebay link takes me to a page that says "invalid item" and that the listing was either removed or is no longer available. - Jim
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OK Guys, info on the Bruce Evans Auction
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Hi Dan. I think it's a good idea to move this to ebay however double check the link you posted. It doesn't work for me. I'm the lucky guy that won Will Courtney's knife. I just wanted to thank you Dan and your helpers for all the work you put into this auction and to Will and the other makers for providing these knives. You guys out there that collect or use or purchase knives for whatever reason, get in the game here with these auctions. We can help out alot if these knives sell for what they're worth. Thanks again everyone. Dave
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The thing with the E-Bay link is that the Auction does not start until Noon Pacific time (3pm Eastern). Messed me up to until I e-mail and then looked at the notice real carefully. Steven
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you got it.. nothing I could do about the PST time zone thing..
Thanks Dave
well My hour is just about up,
now for the track back to the rent 110+ more miles today :barf: it for a good cause :thumbup:
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bill asked me to print this.
----- Original Message -----
From: Boxer Bill
To: dangray@knivesby.com
Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 11:41 PM
Subject: Bruce Evans.......
Dan,
I'm from Columbia, S.C. & I'm brand new to knife making. I just ordered some stainless last week, only to be told
I wouldn't be able to heat treat, etc. So back to the metal store for some O-1, had to order that, too. Somehow, I found the web
site of Bruce Evans. I thought about the 440C, I'd ordered, but couldn't find any information on how to heat treat it, so I called Bruce
on Nov.3rd.,out of the blue. We talked for well over an hour; he was so interested in sharing his knowledge & was talking to someone, who
didn't know a thing about steel, ht, temper or anything else, except for what he'd read in the past week. All I know is I want to make
knives, have the time, have zero experience, but Bruce really was nice to take me under his wing, so to speak. I've just received
an email, today, from him, asking if I'd found a source for some O-1 & sending the link papes to the blademaking forums.
The reason I'm emailing is to say I found the web site of Mike Mann, nearly two years ago. I received their catalog, then filed it away
not ordering a knife, etc. This past summer I tried to access their web site, but found it "off-line". On the net I found a contributions
page for three knife makers & Mike's name was on the list. There was a contact person, listed, taking donations, but his phone
number was inactve; I sent several emails, but they were never answered, so I found Mike's catalog & called them direct. His wife
answered the phone & does most of the emailing, I guess. She's really been nice to email or call & Mike's on the mend. He's
both working in the shop & out hunting with his brother. I've ordered a knife from him, now & I've sent them some checks each month,
based on what I can afford to send. They're so appreciative, it's unbelievable. Mike & Bruce, these are good people & anyone, who's
ever needed someone's help in their lives, can imagine what it means when others step forward to give what they can. If you haven't
been there, consider yourself fortunate beyond words & give these two guys some help. Just find their sites, get their addresses &
send them whatever you can afford to send. I know Mike had no insurance, he's a self-made man, with a heart of gold. During his
career, he's given to others & it's time for the knife-making community to stand-up for Mike & for Bruce Evans.
I've been in the knife making "world" for just one week, trying to find out how, what, where, when & why & I've already met two
great guys, willing to share all their knowledge with a total stranger. I hope you print this letter, Dan; thanks, Bill...................
----- Original Message -----
From: Boxer Bill
To: dangray@knivesby.com
Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 11:41 PM
Subject: Bruce Evans.......
Dan,
I'm from Columbia, S.C. & I'm brand new to knife making. I just ordered some stainless last week, only to be told
I wouldn't be able to heat treat, etc. So back to the metal store for some O-1, had to order that, too. Somehow, I found the web
site of Bruce Evans. I thought about the 440C, I'd ordered, but couldn't find any information on how to heat treat it, so I called Bruce
on Nov.3rd.,out of the blue. We talked for well over an hour; he was so interested in sharing his knowledge & was talking to someone, who
didn't know a thing about steel, ht, temper or anything else, except for what he'd read in the past week. All I know is I want to make
knives, have the time, have zero experience, but Bruce really was nice to take me under his wing, so to speak. I've just received
an email, today, from him, asking if I'd found a source for some O-1 & sending the link papes to the blademaking forums.
The reason I'm emailing is to say I found the web site of Mike Mann, nearly two years ago. I received their catalog, then filed it away
not ordering a knife, etc. This past summer I tried to access their web site, but found it "off-line". On the net I found a contributions
page for three knife makers & Mike's name was on the list. There was a contact person, listed, taking donations, but his phone
number was inactve; I sent several emails, but they were never answered, so I found Mike's catalog & called them direct. His wife
answered the phone & does most of the emailing, I guess. She's really been nice to email or call & Mike's on the mend. He's
both working in the shop & out hunting with his brother. I've ordered a knife from him, now & I've sent them some checks each month,
based on what I can afford to send. They're so appreciative, it's unbelievable. Mike & Bruce, these are good people & anyone, who's
ever needed someone's help in their lives, can imagine what it means when others step forward to give what they can. If you haven't
been there, consider yourself fortunate beyond words & give these two guys some help. Just find their sites, get their addresses &
send them whatever you can afford to send. I know Mike had no insurance, he's a self-made man, with a heart of gold. During his
career, he's given to others & it's time for the knife-making community to stand-up for Mike & for Bruce Evans.
I've been in the knife making "world" for just one week, trying to find out how, what, where, when & why & I've already met two
great guys, willing to share all their knowledge with a total stranger. I hope you print this letter, Dan; thanks, Bill...................
Hello. To the powers that be. Is it possible to make this thread a sticky until the auctions are over. Maybe there's a reason why that's not a good idea but I thought it would keep the auction info available without having to look for it. Just a sugestion.
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Hi Dave
I'm on the boarder line of running the auction here, not really but close enough to feel uncomfortable, it's a no no..so don't tell anyone it's my secret
I'm thinking I'm being cut some slack here... we can poke this thing up on occasion yes no
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I want to say Thanks to Bill for the help I recieved in the mail from him today.The help from all is really overwhelming to Donna and myself.Also Thanks to everyone that is bidding on the auction knives.
Bruce
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just a reminder, see first post..
Justin's Mini Bowie is on e-bay,,
to date, 4 days in, at $1.00
come on guys it's not about how cheap you can get it at the end of the auction,
I can't bid on it where I set up the ebay auction..wish I could
a lot of work goes into these..
Justin's Mini Bowie is on e-bay,,
to date, 4 days in, at $1.00
come on guys it's not about how cheap you can get it at the end of the auction,
I can't bid on it where I set up the ebay auction..wish I could
a lot of work goes into these..
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Back to the top for this one . I have missed the last ones . Are there links to the auctions when they start ? I'm brain fartin here trying to keep up & in touch with this .
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BTTT
Dont forget our buddy Bruce Evans will buy supplies with the proceeds of these auctions.
Thanks to all who has helped my friend Bruce
Dont forget our buddy Bruce Evans will buy supplies with the proceeds of these auctions.
Thanks to all who has helped my friend Bruce
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hey guys
four knives auctioned off sent and money sent to Bruce...
just short of $700.00
thanks Guys and Gal
I talked to Chuck Bybee today and he's sending the knives that he has of Ray's and a couple more, plus a 2"x30"? grinder for Bruce's auction..
stay tuned..
four knives auctioned off sent and money sent to Bruce...
just short of $700.00
thanks Guys and Gal
I talked to Chuck Bybee today and he's sending the knives that he has of Ray's and a couple more, plus a 2"x30"? grinder for Bruce's auction..
stay tuned..
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Man O Man! thats great Dan! $700 and more goodies to auction? This is a giving group of knifemakers.
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hey guys
four knives auctioned off sent and money sent to Bruce...
just short of $700.00
thanks Guys and Gal
I talked to Chuck Bybee today and he's sending the knives that he has of Ray's and a couple more, plus a 2"x30"? grinder for Bruce's auction..
stay tuned..
Hey Dan, Thanks for taking this auction over and all the hard work putting it on! Hopefully the rest of the stuff will arrive shortly and you can go back to work again.