Fred.Rowe
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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- May 2, 2004
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Between fighting the blight on my tomatoes and trying to keep the grass under control, there hasn't been as much progress, on the two clip points, as I had hoped. I got all the slotting and pinning done, which felt good.
The materials being used are interesting, in that, the red material, is Pipestone from the Black Hills of S. Dakota. It came east, with my dad; circa 1930.
The wrought iron used in the guard, is from a turn of the century jail, that stood in Parkersburg W.V. It was torn down, in the 90's, and some came my way.
I got my bars from James Shaver, Spider Ridge Forge. Thanks for sharing, Jim.:thumbup:
The wood in the handles is walnut. I normally do not choose walnut, there are so many other beautiful woods available. These two pieces have exceptional grain in them. Beautiful feathering along the back, that I can't wait to finish.
I donate a knife to my local volunteer fire dept every year. Good folks to have in your corner. They auction it at the spring fireman's festival to raise money for the dept. One of these will go there, the other will go up for sale.
Anyway, some have asked me to keep them posted on my progress.
Have a good weekend, Fred
The materials being used are interesting, in that, the red material, is Pipestone from the Black Hills of S. Dakota. It came east, with my dad; circa 1930.
The wrought iron used in the guard, is from a turn of the century jail, that stood in Parkersburg W.V. It was torn down, in the 90's, and some came my way.
I got my bars from James Shaver, Spider Ridge Forge. Thanks for sharing, Jim.:thumbup:
The wood in the handles is walnut. I normally do not choose walnut, there are so many other beautiful woods available. These two pieces have exceptional grain in them. Beautiful feathering along the back, that I can't wait to finish.
I donate a knife to my local volunteer fire dept every year. Good folks to have in your corner. They auction it at the spring fireman's festival to raise money for the dept. One of these will go there, the other will go up for sale.
Anyway, some have asked me to keep them posted on my progress.
Have a good weekend, Fred
