Out of Africa...K'roo.

[Rufus1949]

Willem is a great guy. He made a pair of Lambs for my brother and I in spring 2022. They are terrific. Kudu bone, white liners. TXGatorbait come share your lamb!


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Pete, I was waiting for you to show that beauty. The coloring is perfect.

 

[Angry Waiter]

Pete, I was waiting for you to show that beauty. The coloring is perfect.

The lure was too great Bob! I had to bite.

 

[unclekurty]

And here are my two so far. I have an ettrick from Willem coming soon. I’m really enjoying all the pictures here.

 

[Rufus1949]

And here are my two so far. I have an ettrick from Willem coming soon. I’m really enjoying all the pictures here.
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Very nice equal end and lamb Kurt. Looking forward to,but not as much as you I'm sure, seeing the ettrick.

 

[mrknife]

ive also seen some of his have some neat file work, any one own any examples?

 

[Rufus1949]

ive also seen some of his have some neat file work, any one own any examples?

All of mine come with the file work on the spring..here is an example.( kudu bone)

 

[unclekurty]

Very nice equal end and lamb Kurt. Looking forward to,but not as much as you I'm sure, seeing the ettrick.

Thanks Bob. Your latest pickups are beauties. The ettrick covers are going to be spalted tamarind.

 

[Rufus1949]

Thanks Bob. Your latest pickups are beauties. The ettrick covers are going to be spalted tamarind.

Kurt, that should really age well and be a stand out among ettricks. It has a very nice grain pattern.
He is doing a lamb in blond maple burl, which I hope deepens in character over time, for me. He is searching out a " unique" piece of wood for my barlow.

 

[Blades of Glory]

First of the three was built to my requests. Have another on the books. He makes beautiful knives…

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[Jerbhola89]

Superb knives gentlemen. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing them. Thanks for the thread Bob!

 

[Rufus1949]

First of the three was built to my requests. Have another on the books. He makes beautiful knives…

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Beautiful examples. They are like potato chips, one is never enough.

 

[Rufus1949]

Superb knives gentlemen. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing them. Thanks for the thread Bob!

I'm truly enjoying the depth of his talents too.

 

[TXGatorbait]

Willem is a great guy. He made a pair of Lambs for my brother and I in spring 2022. They are terrific. Kudu bone, white liners. TXGatorbait come share your lamb!


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Great thread Rufus1949 and beautiful images, gentlemen. Here’s mine, certainly a most prized possession. Best,

 

[TXGatorbait]

It was suggested by a friend, that recognition be given to a knifesmith I have come to know; as best that can be allowed on the internet.
I have found Willem O'Kelly to be a very talented and capable cutler. I appreciate the latitude of imput in the creation of my knives. The overall design from the blade, handle, materials, even the pull tension can be determined by the client.

Here are mine, with two in development.

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Great compliment of K’roos, Bob

 

[cudgee]

I believe Jakeywax31 is going to have a special spey made down the road.

 

[Rufus1949]

Great compliment of K’roos, Bob

Thanks kindly.
I enjoy the way you captured your Lambs rich coloring. Thanks for sharing.

Bob

 

[TXGatorbait]

Thanks kindly.
I enjoy the way you captured your Lambs rich coloring. Thanks for sharing.

Bob

Thank you. Best, Greg

 

[Bloodloss]

These are all amazing knives, guys! Thanks for sharing! I've had my eye on K'roo for a couple years. Maybe one day...

 

[Floatingby]

It was suggested by a friend, that recognition be given to a knifesmith I have come to know; as best that can be allowed on the internet.
I have found Willem O'Kelly to be a very talented and capable cutler. I appreciate the latitude of imput in the creation of my knives. The overall design from the blade, handle, materials, even the pull tension can be determined by the client.

Here are mine, with two in development.

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Love that swayback, good lines and proportions, perfectly executed wharncliffe; lovely colors too.

 

[Rufus1949]

Love that swayback, good lines and proportions, perfectly executed wharncliffe; lovely colors too.

Thanks kindly, it's very comfortable in my medium hands.