Out of Africa...K'roo.

Not heard from Willem since early December when we were in discussions. He said there were on-going infrastructure problems etc but said he'd get back soon.

Anybody had recent communication?
 
Will Power said:
Not heard from Willem since early December when we were in discussions. He said there were on-going infrastructure problems etc but said he'd get back soon.

Anybody had recent communication?
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Fairly recently because he said he was going to finish up my poison frog knife and get it out to me after the Holdays so I think it was about two or three weeks ago I last heard from him when he confirmed shipment. He did say he was taking some time off around the Holidays to get some well deserved R & R
 
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Will Power said:
Not heard from Willem since early December when we were in discussions. He said there were on-going infrastructure problems etc but said he'd get back soon.

Anybody had recent communication?
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Paul@Jakeywax31 just had contact.
I will not speak for him but he can tell you the situation directly Will, if you pm him.
At this time, I am not a real big fan of kroo knives because of the service Paul received.
Willem was in hospital and it has been in the 100° range lately also.
 
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Will Power said:
Not heard from Willem since early December when we were in discussions. He said there were on-going infrastructure problems etc but said he'd get back soon.

Anybody had recent communication?
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It would take quite an effort to find the posts, but I feel like he made a post or two of a newly finished knife back around new years... don't remember whether it was before or after, but I think I saw it in the Custom Slipjoint Haven group on Facebook FWIW.
 
I just had an email from Willem yesterday responding to my email thanking him for the knife he made for me and the potential new request. Seems like he’s catching up on messages.
 
I think my Van Gogh project might actually happen. I found an appropriate block of dyed Karelian birch that I swear looks so much like Starry Night that it’s almost unreal. If Willem is successful in getting it, this project has some serious legs.

Only thing I need help with is what knife pattern? I’m leaning towards the gunstock McNative with a crescent moon shield if possible.


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Yes, beautiful scales, good proportion to the knife , very nice long pulls and Rat-Tail :cool: Not sure I like visible pins of another colour on a bolster but tastes vary.
 
Will Power said:
Yes, beautiful scales, good proportion to the knife , very nice long pulls and Rat-Tail :cool: Not sure I like visible pins of another colour on a bolster but tastes vary.
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I wasn’t sure about it either but Willems thinking was that when the bolster picks up a patina, at least brass tarnishes as well. He said a stainless pin would look odd. I guess no carbon pins on hand 🤷.
 
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GusSharp68 said:
I think my Van Gogh project might actually happen. I found an appropriate block of dyed Karelian birch that I swear looks so much like Starry Night that it’s almost unreal. If Willem is successful in getting it, this project has some serious legs.

Only thing I need help with is what knife pattern? I’m leaning towards the gunstock McNative with a crescent moon shield if possible.


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Remarkable material you've hit upon there.

Choice of pattern ? Large Clasp-Knife style with Clip? Since van Gogh cut off his ear, not with a knife but a cut-throat razor then perhaps a Sheepfoot or other straight edge..;) Half-moon shield would be good or a star or even a blazing sun type of thing given the artist's love of Provencal skies ?
 
Jakeywax31 said:
I wasn’t sure about it either but Willems thinking was that when the bolster picks up a patina, at least brass tarnishes as well. He said a stainless pin would look odd. I guess no carbon pins on hand 🤷.
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Yes, makes sense as the bolster will patina depending on material. Just my taste. Many people enjoy the contrast a lot :cool:
 
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