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indian george

indian george

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Once Helen passes,(she still is hanging in there), she will be cremated and I plan on using some of her ashes in a canister welded billet and make it into my EDC so she will always be with me everyday to my dieing day and the knife will be buried when I go.
I don't know why the other thread I started got locked up?????
 
George, that would be an awesom tribute to your love [in my opinion]. Sorry I have'nt called in a while, been up to my neck preparing for colder days that are just around the corner and fighting w/ town about my 'junkyard'. [court today!] You've been in my thoughts daily and I'll talk to you soon.
 
IG,

In whatever way, you chose to keep her close, that is the right way.

I took my mothers and my brothers ashes in my hands and spread them on the flower garden here on the ridge where I live. It helps me to stay connected to them in a way I never realized.

Fred
 
Geo, I think for you personally that is your way of holding onto her forever. The bond the two of you have will last as long as you dont lose that knife.:D Somehow I think it will be the best kept knife ever. Its a beautiful thing George.
 
I echo your thoughts, IG.
My brother - 57 - died from cancer two years ago and I put some of his ashes into the handle of the knife for a gift to my Mother.
We all have this creative "freedom" to remember those dear to us.
 
IG great thinking, when I buried my father some 13 years ago I kept about an ouce of his ashes.....really helps a person just like Fred said.

Recently a good friend of mine passed, he was a gun nut of the highest order thats all he did was shoot. His wish was for his ashes to be put in a military ammo can, Brenda his wife now has that ammo can on the shelf in the house...shes says she talks to John everyday.

I am curious as to why your first thread was locked, you deserve a bit more respect than that.

Good thoughts George and we will keep you in our prayers.

Spencer
 
I think it would be a great thing to do and one that keep the physical her near to you at all times (like all of the memories of her that will be in your heart).
 
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I like the idea. I'm sure it's illegal over here, but if there's no law against it, then you should do it.
 
IG

My opinion of the knifemaking world in general just climbed another three notches because of this thread. You, specifically, and the respondants thus far have shown that yes, indeed, the people in this community readlly do get it on a fundamental level.
 
George, you crazy old Portage, that is the most beautiful tribute to a loved one I have ever heard. Yours is a truly unique soul.
 
Wonderful, touching, and respectful demonstration of your love for her.

When my girlfriend’s father died a few years ago, I had a small amount of his cremains mixed with epoxy and set into sealed pendants. One pendant went to her, and the other to her mother. Each was set with the birthstone of the recipient and the deceased.

He will be always close to the wearer’s heart until the time comes for them to reunite.

As will be the case for the two of you.

Love endures.
 
George, I made a similar damascus blade with 128 layers for a gent about four years ago. He had his Dad's ashes.I ground some of the ash fine and mixed it with borax and powdered charcoal. I sprinkled it on at each fold. The blade welded up fine. The layers showed up quite dark, due to the added carbon at each weld junction.Steel was 1080, IIRC.

I wish Helen peace, and you rest of your heavy heart. Making the billet will be both sad and a joy. Remember all the good times while doing it. Have a few friends over to help.

Prayers to you and Helen,my friend.
Stacy
 
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