Thank You Unkle Andi!

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Some of my favorite threads are the ones showing different traditional knives from cultures around the world. Andi noticed that I had admired some of the ones he showed us, and also that I like to tinker a bit and work with wood. When Andi asked for my address a little while back I did not have a clue as to what he was up to, but said OK, I'll play...
In just about two weeks time a little package showed up :) I was like a kid on his birthday opening up the package when I saw these two knives within.


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A Trattenbacher Taischenfeitl, and a Lierenaar that Andi showed in these threads:






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http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ical-Austrian-pattern?p=11421876#post11421876






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http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...belgian-german-border?p=11771720#post11771720




Mr. Humpa suggested that maybe I could tinker a bit with them, and well, me being who I am I got right to it!
The Trattenbacher I just tightened up the pin and ring a little, and now there is good friction on the blade, and after sharpening it up Andi was right, this little very thin blade is a real slicer! Tha handle shape actually feels pretty good in hand, and at some point I plan to carry this knife for a whole week to really get a feel for it.






On to the Lierenaar, This sure is a real handfull, and as Andi said in his thread, it was somewhat lacking in the finish department. No Problem! After a little while sanding the handle into shape, and de burring the spring, I have now a very comfortable handled knife. This simple locking mechanism is fascinating to me. It locks up solid, and no backspring tension untill the tang engages! I love it...and will finish it up with some Danish Oil before putting into use ;)


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Thank You Andi, I am a lucky man to have the pleasure of knowing you through this wonderfull place!


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Very nice. Andi is a great guy and this was another fine gesture by him :thumbup: Congrats Sitflyer, I know you will get great use from those gems :)
 
Cool knives!
Awesome friend!
 
Yes, exploring other cultures through cutlery is most fun. Those knives are pretty cool. Enjoy!
 
Very nice Andi!!! Nice post Duane :thumbup: Both of you are a great asset to this form :)

Paul
 
From one great guy to another. Well done Andi :)
 
Way to go, Andi!

As serviceable as the Lierenaar is from the get-go, it has clearly benefitted from Duane's modifications (how could it not? ;))-- now one wants to pick it up and use it.

Great job, men. :)

~ P.
 
Very nice job on the Lierenaar! Very nice in fact and after a splash of danish oil :thumbup:

Uncle Andi.....we may have to make that Saint Nich-Andi-olas
 
You guys are great, too! The kind words here on the Traditional section is as great - I´ve been the reciever of you great guys as well.

Duane - we keep contact via email - I wanted you to tinker the Lierenaar, as well as I know your great skills in wood-working. You did a great job on that knife, especially for its size to make it more pocketable.

The Trattenbacher was a thought I had because of your interesst in international knife history, as well as the Lierenaar.

I´m glad the package arrived well and with the whole content. :)
 
That's a heck of a gift, very interesting knives, the word utilitarian comes to mind in a good way with these, lots of potential.
 
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