Road Trip And Hatchet Hunting

JK Knives

JK Knives

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My wife asked me what I wanted for my birthday, and since she works on my birthday, I told her I wanted a road trip today. We have not been doing any lately, so today we are taking I-80 down to Arthur (150 miles) and coming back Rte 45. Going to check out some small town shops for hatchets, and have a great Amish dinner in Arthur. Hopefully I`ll have some pics to post when we get back.
 
Have a great B-day tomorrow John. Good luck on your hatchet quest.

Jeff
 
Sounds like a great way to spend a summer day. Enjoy, and "Bonne fête!" for tomorrow.

All the best,

- Mike
 
A Road Trip sound's like a Whole Lot of Fun ! I would think the Amish would make a Real Nice Old Style Hatchet "It would be Nice to find a source for Hand Made Amish Tool's Axe's & Hatchet's, Shovel's & Hoes, Have a Good Birthday !
 
Thanks guys! Here are some pics from our trip to Rockhome Gardens yesterday.

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Here is the trading post. They have some factory knives in there, so naturally we started talking knives. The owner said that next year they are going to be carrying only hand crafted items, and that included knives. He asked if I would be interested in putting some of mine in the store on consignment!

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Here are my "treasures from the trip. 36" handle Keen Kutter, Vaughn, and a Plumb Boy Scout with perfect markings.

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Had a great day!
 
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Nice stuff, John! Looks like a great day out. Congrats on the consignment offer - it would be most cool to see a few pieces from your traditional line in an old-style trading post.

What are the plans for those hatchets and the axe?

All the best,

- Mike
 
Thank's for sharing the picture's "Rockhome Gardens Is a Beautiful Place" I like that Little Trading Post, And that's a Great offer to have your Custom Made Knive's for sale at a Nice Trading Post like that, Every Little Bit Help's these Day's and they'll for sure have some "Top Of The Line Knive's from your Line of Custom's", You got some Real Fine Axe's & Hatchet's on your Trip that Keen Kutter Is Real Nice as well as the Vaughn I really like the Head Shape on them That's a Classic Design ! And the Plumb Boy Scout Is one of my Favorite's "Of the Old Time Boy Scout Hatchet's", And Happy BirthDay !
 
Mentor said:
Nice stuff, John! Looks like a great day out. Congrats on the consignment offer - it would be most cool to see a few pieces from your traditional line in an old-style trading post.

What are the plans for those hatchets and the axe?

All the best,

- Mike
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I enjoy refurbishing them, I`ve already got quite a few.
 
Snake Dr. said:
Thank's for sharing the picture's "Rockhome Gardens Is a Beautiful Place" I like that Little Trading Post, And that's a Great offer to have your Custom Made Knive's for sale at a Nice Trading Post like that, Every Little Bit Help's these Day's and they'll for sure have some "Top Of The Line Knive's from your Line of Custom's", You got some Real Fine Axe's & Hatchet's on your Trip that Keen Kutter Is Real Nice as well as the Vaughn I really like the Head Shape on them That's a Classic Design ! And the Plumb Boy Scout Is one of my Favorite's "Of the Old Time Boy Scout Hatchet's", And Happy BirthDay !
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The Plumb Boy Scout is one of my favorites. I already had one, but the markings on the new one are much clearer. I really hope the Trading Post deal works out, they seemed real excited about it.
 
Nice hatchetts. Thats one thing I have never been able to find. Quality used hatchetts at a good price.
 
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