LMT66
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Was a beautiful day and about 32F with some full sun as the day progressed so I went out for a burn. I actually got sunburn on my face and neck!
First order of business....drop this heavy pack and sit down for a bit!
I used fluff of the inner bark of a downed cottonwood to get things going.
I got this last time out night-hiking.
Since I can't figure out the proper spelling, I'll just say I beat my Wildertools (Rick Marchand) into frozen oak and cottonwood, including the knots, with a stubby heavy rabbit club because it makes short work and is Fun! It's also my knife so I can use it as I see fit!
Then onto some curls after the beating. Rick's HT is spot on as are his grinds. His leather work is superb! Very talented knifemaker.
I don't think this is an official model as I just told him to beef up one of his other models and make the blade and handle longer. It's 1/4" thick but with the grind, it will still slice quite well.
My Trio for the day. All came in handy.
Enjoying the fruits of my labors.
Keeping my axe warm.
A little walk around on the well used game trail and I find green things on St Patties Day!
Garlic mustard?
Some tiny thin vine took over under the bark of a dead tree.
What St. Patties Day without some Old Gran-Dad.
Working the coals with my shovel after dousing it and putting on chunks of ice I found in shady area.
Slack water is clear of ice.
Got back to the car and drove over to a little waterfall to snap a few pics. The CCC built this in the 1930's.
Great day out!
More Wildertools.
Contoured handle wrap (leather backing)
Rick's leatherwork.
First order of business....drop this heavy pack and sit down for a bit!
I used fluff of the inner bark of a downed cottonwood to get things going.
I got this last time out night-hiking.
Since I can't figure out the proper spelling, I'll just say I beat my Wildertools (Rick Marchand) into frozen oak and cottonwood, including the knots, with a stubby heavy rabbit club because it makes short work and is Fun! It's also my knife so I can use it as I see fit!
Then onto some curls after the beating. Rick's HT is spot on as are his grinds. His leather work is superb! Very talented knifemaker.
I don't think this is an official model as I just told him to beef up one of his other models and make the blade and handle longer. It's 1/4" thick but with the grind, it will still slice quite well.
My Trio for the day. All came in handy.
Enjoying the fruits of my labors.
Keeping my axe warm.
A little walk around on the well used game trail and I find green things on St Patties Day!
Garlic mustard?
Some tiny thin vine took over under the bark of a dead tree.
What St. Patties Day without some Old Gran-Dad.
Working the coals with my shovel after dousing it and putting on chunks of ice I found in shady area.
Slack water is clear of ice.
Got back to the car and drove over to a little waterfall to snap a few pics. The CCC built this in the 1930's.
Great day out!
More Wildertools.
Contoured handle wrap (leather backing)
Rick's leatherwork.
