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So, I finally got around to polishing this shiv

Nathan,

Looks like it could've come from the bench of Billy Mace Imel or Lorchner ! Cant think of a better compliment than that.

Have fun trying to top the shiv LOL

-Josh
 
:eek::eek::eek::D:D:D:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: Hubba hubba
 
Wow, that's gorgeous Nathan! But calling it a "shiv" is self-deprecation IMHO. That's a dagger :)
 
You guys are going to make my head get fat. *grin*

If I can, I'll get some pictures this weekend and try to make a proper thread for it over in the custom and handmade forum (the folks next door).

Thanks a bunch for the accolades.

Josh,

Billy Mace Imel was my inspiration for trying this piece and I would consider it a compliment of the highest order. He discussed a few points of his shaping and refining process (stones) to me. David Wesner was also significantly helpful getting started stoning.


Hengelo,

The wood is a dark green stabilized double dyed maple burl by "Nicholas stabilized wood". It is some of the most beautiful material. I want to get a better picture of it under some light. The Nicholas material looked like a gem and worked really well.
 
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Wow! Did that turn out fantastic or what!!!

Great Job, Nathan.
 
Nathan the Machinist said:
Billy Mace Imel was my inspiration for trying this piece and I would consider it a compliment of the highest order. He discussed a few points of his shaping and refining process (stones) to me.
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That's cool. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Imel at the Guild Show last year and picked his brain about satin finishes and other fun things. A true gentleman and funny to boot. :thumbup:

Beautiful knife Nathan, I don't care what you call it!
 
Out of all the knives posted on Bladeforums throughout the years, this is my new favorite. I swear my eyeballs popped out and I had to feel for them on the floor. Thats after i tripped over my jaw.

Good Lord what a knife.
 
Nathan... If you made it It's not above your skill level!
That looks to be something that should go to an engraver :)
 
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