Retirement Gift

[JamesPEmmons]

A good friend of mine is retiring this week. When I stated working with him 16 years ago, he took me under his wing and really helped me out. We have also hunted and fished together for these last 16 years. Here is his gift from me, which I hope he takes on his elk hunt this year.

Hidden tang contruction
5" Hunter blade, flat ground and hand finished to 2000 grit. Made from O1 and HT to 58-59 RC.
Brass guard is made from brass parts removed from a machine he designed and has been working with for 30 years.
Stablized Maple burl purchased from Jarrett Knives
1/8 Brass pins
Also my new makers mark
Sheath by me, is 9-10 Oz hand tooled leather

Thanks for looking,

James

 

[amcardon]

Beautiful gift! I'm sure he will absolutely love it!

 

[SBuzek]

Really Nice:thumbup::thumbup:
Stan

 

[WadeH]

Beautifull job there. I am sure he will treasure it.

 

[Tommegow]

I hope it's bloody mess this Fall
What a great gift.

 

[WA Martin]

I don't think you have to worry about being forgotten any time soon. Beautiful knife and sheath. This will be an honor for him to receive.

 

[panch0]

That is one heck of a thoughtful gift that he will treasure for sure. You are a good friend.

 

[Redrummd]

Very nice work....