Out of Africa...K'roo.

[JonMcD]

I corralled my kroo's for some stropping and oil.View attachment 2370494View attachment 2370495View attachment 2370492

This sparks joy in my life.

 

[Rufus1949]

This sparks joy in my life.

Thanks Jon
I showed my wife the photos, her comment was " you know I'm going to sell them for $5 apiece".

 

[JonMcD]

Thanks Jon
I showed my wife the photos, her comment was " you know I'm going to sell them for $5 apiece".

Get Willam to make one in green with a tree frog shield…see if her tune changes

 

[Rufus1949]

Get Willam to make one in green with a tree frog shield…see if her tune changes

Wow...you remember that my wife loves frogs. A very good idea.

 

[Rufus1949]

Willem is branching out to jigged handles.

 

[Jakeywax31]

Willem is branching out to jigged kandles.View attachment 2375708

That is wonderful, Bob.

 

[Rufus1949]

That is wonderful, Bob.

Thanks Paul. He has do two or three others with jigged bone. Willem is learning fast.

 

[GPO MAN]

Willem is branching out to jigged handles.View attachment 2375708

He’s doing an order for me now but my second might have to be jigged.

 

[Rufus1949]

He’s doing an order for me now but my second might have to be jigged.

I am surprised at how well his initial jigging efforts are progressing.
I hope your first one is on his workbench and you will get it soon.

 

[JonMcD]

Willem is branching out to jigged handles.View attachment 2375708

Stunning. You are right about how he has grown in his jigging skill. The jigging on yours is closer together than his early ones and yours has uniformity but not a mechanical feel. I really like it. If he’s come this far, this fast, no doubt he will be doing some stellar work very soon.

 

[GPO MAN]

Willem just messaged me and my custom should be done next week!

 

[Rufus1949]

Willem just messaged me and my custom should be done next week!

Congrats...hope it is worth the wait. He texted me and said a problem with a machine that shorted out by a power surge is now fixed, which had caused delays.

 

[GPO MAN]

Congrats...hope it is worth the wait. He texted me and said a problem with a machine that shorted out by a power surge is now fixed, which had caused delays.

He mentioned that he’s a good run of power lately.

 

[Wharn]

I corralled my kroo's for some stropping and oil.View attachment 2370494View attachment 2370495View attachment 2370492

I’m thinking of ordering a Lambsfoot very similar to yours. Is that African Blackwood? Also do you know what that shield is called? Your collection is stunning, thanks!

 

[Rufus1949]

I’m thinking of ordering a Lambsfoot very similar to yours. Is that African Blackwood? Also do you know what that shield is called? Your collection is stunning, thanks!

Hello,
The lambfoot does have African Blackwood and Willem calls the shield a Mamba Fang.
The pull is around a 6 and very smooth.
I generally ask Willem not to put a swedge on many, but that's a personal choice.
Thanks for compliment.
Bob

 

[Wharn]

Hello,
The lambfoot does have African Blackwood and Willem calls the shield a Mamba Fang.
The pull is around a 6 and very smooth.
I generally ask Willem not to put a swedge on many, but that's a personal choice.
Thanks for compliment.
Bob

Thanks for the information, much appreciated. I’ve been slowly going through this thread and the gallery on the K’roo website. Now I’m really tempted to get a Lanny’s Clip.

Do you happen to have a preference the between RWL34 or N690 steel?

 

[Rufus1949]

Thanks for the information, much appreciated. I’ve been slowly going through this thread and the gallery on the K’roo website. Now I’m really tempted to get a Lanny’s Clip.

Do you happen to have a preference the between RWL34 or N690 steel?

I really do not have a preference. I believe he may have other steels available.
A friend ordered a spey blade in 01 steel. It should be appearing here soon.

Patience is the key. Willem loses internet service at times living out in the bush of South Africa.

 

[GPO MAN]

Thanks for the information, much appreciated. I’ve been slowly going through this thread and the gallery on the K’roo website. Now I’m really tempted to get a Lanny’s Clip.

Do you happen to have a preference the between RWL34 or N690 steel?

He also does magnacut. That’s what I ordered in my latest.

 

[Rufus1949]

I really do like other craftsmen..but...incoming.

 

[sbh06]

I really do like other craftsmen..but...incoming.View attachment 2393434View attachment 2393435View attachment 2393436

I don’t have the right words for that one Bob.