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Crag the Brewer

Crag the Brewer

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First time showcasing my work in the gallery here..... Pretty sure my knives aren't quite good enough yet, but I'm trying......

With enough interest, I decided to make a knife for a Pass A Round, so more people could see what I do..... The reality is that I used this build as a distraction for my father's very recent passing.
We didn't have as close of a relationship as probably either one of us wanted? And he never got to see any of my finished work.

It's funny dealing with grief, it probably takes awhile. It's even hard writing this.

This knife kind of took my thoughts away as I worked on it. I needed that. Thank You.























Wanting to show my appreciation for this site, and its members, I created a page for this knife.
Please sign up, if you'd like to experience my efforts..... And afterwards, (If it survives) haha..... I'm going to do a Give Away. :)


Please reach out to me Directly...if you are interested in trying the knife out,
I'll add You to the list.
HERE is the original thread. https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/cruwear-pass-a-round-thanks.1935722/
 
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I can relate- have a similar experience in that my dad didn't last long enough to see where my path led or see my work. I often think about what he'd think about what I'm doing, he was always my main source of encouragement, so now I just have to imagine how excited he'd be for me. I would've liked to have made him a knife.
It's been eight years now, and I'm still not totally over it. Don't think I ever will be, but it's not painful in the same way as when he died.

I like your design, and the idea of passing it around is pretty cool.
 
Lorien said:
I can relate- have a similar experience in that my dad didn't last long enough to see where my path led or see my work. I often think about what he'd think about what I'm doing, he was always my main source of encouragement, so now I just have to imagine how excited he'd be for me. I would've liked to have made him a knife.
It's been eight years now, and I'm still not totally over it. Don't think I ever will be, but it's not painful in the same way as when he died.

I like your design, and the idea of passing it around is pretty cool.
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I appreciate all the supporting comments from EVERYONE.....
I didn't mean for that, I was just relaying my background and reasoning for this knife.
:D


What we might not realize, how important This place is, for a variety of reasons, and for reasons not apparently obvious.

From people just willing to support the work of others, to actually reaching out with sincere caring. Each of us supports another with the little things we do.

BladeForums is completely the reason I've progressed to where I am.
Nurturing my passion, knowledge, and confidence.
I feel indebt, and I don't give back enough.....

Even my Maker's Mark reflects some of that.
I see that and that gratitude with every knife. Sincerely.

Thanks, again....... Thank You.


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Lorien Lorien I recently learned, maybe last year that my grandfather (who used to make Everything, a real renaissance man) used to make knives, too.
He also made each of his three sons a knife when they were growing up.
Only my father kept His.
Now..... I have it. Another cherished knife in "my collection"
 
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shinyedges said:
My mother passed 2 years ago coming up the end of this month. I'm still in grief. If you need to chat hit me up.


Knife looks great, and glad it helped occupy your mind.
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It's a unique feeling. Not having them.
Previous, I always had that vast source of information. Now I just have this void.
So many things I feel I'll never know now....
I'm not as sad directly, what really Hurts me is knowing my daughter will go through This..... That tears me up, but again I'm early in the grieving, and just trying to understand?
 
Sorry to hear about your Dad. I know the feeling.. Spent many years not talking over really meaningless shjt...
So not worth it...My Dad had a heart attack 3 weeks ago.. His first, at 80, thankfully we've been close since I stopped drinking in 94 & swallowed my PRIDE...Glad you got into this.project and it helped with some time and distraction.....

Just a thought here, how about etching Dad under your maker's mark???? Or on your next one for yourself!!!

Great work.... Pleasure to see you progress!!!! Thanks for sharing with us, the good and the bad!! Chin up!!!

James
 
Crag the Brewer said:
It's a unique feeling. Not having them.
Previous, I always had that vast source of information. Now I just have this void.
So many things I feel I'll never know now....
I'm not as sad directly, what really Hurts me is knowing my daughter will go through This..... That tears me up, but again I'm early in the grieving, and just trying to understand?
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I can relate. I feel many of the same feelings. My situation is a little different because my mother was taken from me and the entire situation is... there is no words.

Having kids and thinking about our own mortality and where that leaves them is its own rabbit hole.

I don't know if we'll ever truly be the same. We just find a way to live with the changes and losses in life. You're not alone though, hang in there.
 
jfk1110 said:
Do it.. Reach out.. So worth it.......Regrets suck moose balls.......Skip that and be happy!!!! Share your incredible work with him he'll be proud..
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I hope he can too..... His father will be more than proud of his unbelievable work.
I Love it.

And it might be a good ice breaker?
 
shinyedges said:
I can relate. I feel many of the same feelings. My situation is a little different because my mother was taken from me and the entire situation is... there is no words.

Having kids and thinking about our own mortality and where that leaves them is its own rabbit hole.

I don't know if we'll ever truly be the same. We just find a way to live with the changes and losses in life. You're not alone though, hang in there.
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And returning Your kind favor..... If you ever need someone
 
Crag the Brewer- I am sorry for your loss. Both my parents are gone, and my oldest brother passed away 6 weeks ago.

Time does not heal things, but things are easier to deal with over time. I spent over 20 years working critical care and watched families grieve and regret so many things. Focusing your efforts and thoughts into something productive and positive is excellent.

Please remember that stages of grief do not necessarily follow the same order or length of time for anyone. Allow yourself some ‘me time’ and cut yourself some slack when memories flood in.

I think the knife looks very useful and comfortable for a variety of uses and grips. I like the clean lines and handle that allows for a more relaxed grip.

Thank you for sharing both your story and the knife.

Stay safe.
 
As others have said, my condolences on losing your father. I'm glad that you were able to find a creative outlet to begin working through such a difficult period. I'm sure it means something that you channeled your grief into a knife that looks well built and aching to be used, but I'm not wise enough to know what.

If possible, I'd like to join the passaround and sample your work. It is really quite impressive.
 
oldmanwilly said:
As others have said, my condolences on losing your father. I'm glad that you were able to find a creative outlet to begin working through such a difficult period. I'm sure it means something that you channeled your grief into a knife that looks well built and aching to be used, but I'm not wise enough to know what.

If possible, I'd like to join the passaround and sample your work. It is really quite impressive.
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Thank you for your thoughts, and kind words!
Absolutely, OMW. I'll add you to the list!
Thank you for showing interest in it.
 
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