OT: the part I dread the most about knifemaking

[Bamboo]

I don't know, maybe its just me, but I think the handles would be nicer if those pins weren't sticking out of them. :footinmou

Alright, now I'm going to bed...

 

[jurassicnarc44]

I may have teased some before, but all kidding aside, some of the prettiest non-damascus blades I've seen in a long while. I'm definitely impressed!

 

[Yvsa]

I think all of us have something we don't like about our hobbies/potential business.
When I was doing so much leather work I loved the preparation and the tooling. Didn't even mind the assembly that much, but the damned lacing was a chore for me! :grumpy:
It seemed like it took me forever to lace a wallet or small purse.
Fortunately for me my now long time ex-wife loved to do the lacing so I got out of a lot of it.
One of the things she really was good at too, have to give her credit for that.
I still love the tooling part but can't do much at a time when I do get to do some.
Old fingers, hands, and wrists are getting too worn out to last as long anymore.
And I still hate to do the lacing!!!! :grumpy:
But when I do get it done you won't find the splices or the ending I guarantee!!!!
Just because you hate to do something isn't any reason not too be good at it.
Just look at Dan's handles.

 

[Daniel Koster]

Got 'em finished guys. *whew*

Thanks for the support!


Here's a pic for Satori (ok, everybody else can look too... )

(something for everybody)

Sorry about the weird pic....got to keep movin'....no time...

 

[Ad Astra]

Dan, those are absolutley stunning!

My co-workers are ooh-ing and ahh-ing, asking some questions....

Masterpieces!


Ad Astra

 

[Jebadiah_Smith]

Beautiful work Dan! I hope those bottom three arent going to the U.K .

Do you ever dovetail your bolsters and handle material?

 

[Green Ice]

Gorgeous. Wish I could do that.

Ice