Out of Africa...K'roo.

[unclekurty]

Here’s a Curved Drop Point Barlow from Willem. I like the African Blackwood. It has some luster with shades of purple and a little brown but still very black…hard to describe. I mentioned in a Barlow thread I had seen this pattern in old catalogs. And looking through Willem’s gallery I found it was a pattern he builds. It’s just over 4 inches with a blade @ 3 1/4 inches. I like the file work on the bolster. Another fine build.

 

[Rufus1949]

Here’s a Curved Drop Point Barlow from Willem. I like the African Blackwood. It has some luster with shades of purple and a little brown but still very black…hard to describe. I mentioned in a Barlow thread I had seen this pattern in old catalogs. And looking through Willem’s gallery I found it was a pattern he builds. It’s just over 4 inches with a blade @ 3 1/4 inches. I like the file work on the bolster. Another fine build.
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Beautiful design and well balanced Kurt. The blackwood is a sweet addition.

So you are the reason my coffin is not getting finished.

 

[GusSharp68]

Here’s a Curved Drop Point Barlow from Willem. I like the African Blackwood. It has some luster with shades of purple and a little brown but still very black…hard to describe. I mentioned in a Barlow thread I had seen this pattern in old catalogs. And looking through Willem’s gallery I found it was a pattern he builds. It’s just over 4 inches with a blade @ 3 1/4 inches. I like the file work on the bolster. Another fine build.
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Clean design, very nice, congrats!

 

[unclekurty]

Thanks guys. It seems we are keeping Willem busy for sure. I have a Doctor’s and a Toothpick on order.

 

[Rufus1949]

Thanks guys. It seems we are keeping Willem busy for sure. I have a Doctor’s and a Toothpick on order.

I have never seen a toothpick from him. That should be special.

 

[Rufus1949]

Willem is sending me a proto type blade. He said it is as thin as a shaving razor. I'm the guinea pig to see how the edge holds up.

 

[GusSharp68]

Willem is sending me a proto type blade. He said it is as thin as a shaving razor. I'm the guinea pig to see how the edge holds up.View attachment 2305589View attachment 2305590View attachment 2305628

NIce!

 

[Prester John]

Willem is sending me a proto type blade. He said it is as thin as a shaving razor. I'm the guinea pig to see how the edge holds up.View attachment 2305589View attachment 2305590View attachment 2305628

You could test it by shaving your moustache, Bob.

 

[JW225]

Willem is sending me a proto type blade. He said it is as thin as a shaving razor. I'm the guinea pig to see how the edge holds up.View attachment 2305589View attachment 2305590View attachment 2305628

This should be interesting!

 

[Rufus1949]

You could test it by shaving your moustache, Bob.

I would have pieces of toilet paper all around my mouth.
His words " I don't know how it will behave. I made it solely for slicing."

 

[Rufus1949]

This should be interesting!

I have ten fingers right now. We shall see.

 

[Rufus1949]

This just arrived and I couldn't be more pleased.

 

[GusSharp68]

This just arrived and I couldn't be more pleased. View attachment 2311117

That looks amazing!

 

[Rufus1949]

That looks amazing!

Thanks Michael. As always, it looks better in person.

 

[sbh06]

This just arrived and I couldn't be more pleased. View attachment 2311117

I can see why...

Great looking knife (a HUGE understatement).

 

[Rufus1949]

I can see why...

Great looking knife (a HUGE understatement).

Thanks Jeremy.

 

[Jack Black]

This just arrived and I couldn't be more pleased. View attachment 2311117

Congratulations Bob, that is WAYYY cool!

 

[Jack Black]

 

[Rufus1949]

Appreciate your comment Jack.Thanks for sharing Waboom!!

 

[SteveC]

Very cool Bob , congrats !