Shop Fire

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A T Barr

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Most of you know A.C. 'Tony' Metsala, the fine knifemaker that lives in Zimmerman, MN. Tony is a full time maker, and one of the nicest knifemakers I've ever met. For your information, I've sold many of his folders and sheath knives.

I emailed him today to let him know that I had sold one of his fine Damascus blade blanks. A little later, I received this disturbing email from Tony.

----- Original Message -----
From: "A.C. Metsala" <acmetsala@izoom.net>
To: <atbarr@alltel.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 2:24 PM
Subject: shop fire


> Hi A.T,
> I am going to be busy for awhile trying to get myself back on track.
>
> My shop burned down last night. I am enclosing a couple of photos. I
> will be busy for awhile so if you don't hear from me, you will know why.
>
> I pretty much lost everything, so it will take some time to get up and
> running again. My family is safe, and I thank God for that.
>
> Your faithful knifemaker,
>
> Tony
>
> --
> A.C. Metsala
> www.metsalacustomknives.com
> acmetsala@izoom.net
> 763-856-5125

You can view what's left of his shop here http://customknives.com/TonysFire.htm.
If you have the time, please email him and give him some support, and please keep him and his family in your prayers.
His email is acmetsala@izoom.net.

Thanks,

A.T.
 
that is horrible ///// i have a few art peices i can throw up on ebay or another site as an auction to help him out.... never met him or handled his knives but seems like something that would be worthwhile..... any body think this is a good idea
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My sincerest sympathy for what he's going through. It's a hard part of the country to be putting anything back together, in this weather.

Bladeforums members have a tradition of helping out with prayers, AND with money. Not a bad idea to discuss, but please, before anyone sets up raffles or auctions or funds online here, check with Spark on how you intend to go about it. (Service & Support forum.)
 
That really sucks.

I have been dealling with Tony for about 18 months and found him to be true to his word and a real pleasure to deal with. I would be keen to donate an Aussie handmade to any fund raisers you guys organise.

Cheers Bruce

www.barnettcustomknives.com
 
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