Trackrock pics Spring 2016

[VANCE]

Pics from Trackrock

Group shot

Andy had the job of finishing his “Friday” grinding. He was also around to ground the knives for the the folks that had completed one

Here Scout is giving a hand to Luca(back turned & blue jacket)

A pic of a pic

Bill510c hammering out a Curly-Q

Bear71 checking something out

Rick Lowe, Allen, Bill, Julian’s wife(forgot the spelling even though he told me….twice & Tony

Allen helping out Tony

Friday is winding down & Swo, Sounthern gent & crex share some stories

Off to the cabin

Here Andy is trying to dig up a stump w/ my machete

The Chef & Sous Chef Friday night

Aropima was the knife of choice

Bonafide

Saturday evening Bill & myself were tasked w/ a campfire

 

[Fiddleback]

Nice pics Phillip. This was a very good weekend. I'd love for everyone to come to this. Its more fun than you pay for thats for sure.

 

[Texas_toothpick]

So its not just to watch how its done, you can actually build your own blade?

 

[VANCE]

So its not just to watch how its done, you can actually build your own blade?

Yep
you can hammer your own. Once you find an open forge the guys that are running them are more than willing to give you help.

 

[VANCE]

i believe this is one that Allen hammered out

 

[Texas_toothpick]

Very cool. How much for the weekend? Is it just once a year?

 

[Gusbuster]

:thumbup: Looks like a great time Phillip! Thanks for sharing the pics.

 

[Luca917]

Very cool. How much for the weekend? Is it just once a year?

Spring and fall. No cost to attend! Just your tent/campground fee if you stay at the campsite, or whatever lodging you choose locally. And you feed yourself except for a donation-for-charity lunch on Saturday.

And...seriously, these guys are remarkably generous with their time, advice, and help. They roped me right into working on a knife...and I had absolutely no clue what I was doing. My son was working on his own a few feet away. It was awesome!

I'm already planning on attending in the fall. I won't miss it!

 

[Scotcha]

Nice!!! Thanks for posting Phillip. Would have loved to join had it not involved travelling to a different continent.

 

[swonut]

It's the bomb-- I drove down from Eastern VA again this year and had a blast. Arrive with a list of questions, bring your stuff, ask for critiques, ask how to make it better. It's a weekend of sharing where every one is willing to share and the learning happens fast. Where else can you see so many ways to attack a problem and have such a collaborative, happy environment. Look at the smiles on folks faces!

I'll post up pictures as they upload:

AWESOME weekend!!!!

 

[FeralGentleman]

Looks like good times. Thanks for taking us along

Are there any specs on the Aropima floating around?

 

[Mistwalker]

Looks like a great time! I hope to get to go one of these days.

 

[VANCE]

Looks like good times. Thanks for taking us along

Are there any specs on the Aropima floating around?

“Aripima” is my answer to a chopper. Similar handle to the outlander, this thing a beast! Most will be made as 5/32” thick steel and SFT. OAL is 14 ¼” with a 9 ¼” blade. Base price $350

 

[FeralGentleman]

Searching would help if I knew how to spell...thanks that one looks bad***

Lots of knowledge at this gathering, I bet it is a blast hammering out your own blank under that guidance/criticism

 

[VANCE]

Searching would help if I knew how to spell...thanks that one looks bad***

Lots of knowledge at this gathering, I bet it is a blast hammering out your own blank under that guidance/criticism

allen told my how to spell it over the weekend.....
he also just texted me about it and spelled it the same way i did in the OP

 

[FeralGentleman]

allen told my how to spell it over the weekend.....
he also just texted me about it and spelled it the same way i did in the OP

Lol, I can only assume it's spelled with southern phonics for https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arapaima Some pretty clever/fitting naming on the new models from a fellow fisherman. I'll be 'needing' one of these

 

[VANCE]

Lol, I can only assume it's spelled with southern phonics for https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arapaima Some pretty clever/fitting naming on the new models from a fellow fisherman. I'll be 'needing' one of these

i kant spel gud but the nife kutz reel nice

i think he just changed it in his forum
lol

 

[Tekton]

Looks like a lot of fun and a great learning experience. Too bad I live 2300 miles away.

 

[hasco]

Great pics everyone. I'm going to have to make it out for one of these.

Is there a date set for the fall?

 

[Fiddleback]

So its not just to watch how its done, you can actually build your own blade?

No way my friend. Its a hands dirty, on your feet looking at knives, talking knives, making knives, and partying weekend. Its more fun than I can imagine.

Very cool. How much for the weekend? Is it just once a year?

No, its twice a year. Spring and fall.

Spring and fall. No cost to attend! Just your tent/campground fee if you stay at the campsite, or whatever lodging you choose locally. And you feed yourself except for a donation-for-charity lunch on Saturday.

And...seriously, these guys are remarkably generous with their time, advice, and help. They roped me right into working on a knife...and I had absolutely no clue what I was doing. My son was working on his own a few feet away. It was awesome!

I'm already planning on attending in the fall. I won't miss it!

Glad to hear you're coming down again. And Blade Show too. It was great meeting you and your son.

Nice!!! Thanks for posting Phillip. Would have loved to join had it not involved travelling to a different continent.

Excuses excuses...

Searching would help if I knew how to spell...thanks that one looks bad***

Lots of knowledge at this gathering, I bet it is a blast hammering out your own blank under that guidance/criticism

That knife of Allens is sweet. I chopped wood with it, cleaned it up and chopped veggies. Really a stunning tool. I want one.

Great pics everyone. I'm going to have to make it out for one of these.

Is there a date set for the fall?

October 28th and 29th 2016 is the next Trackrock. I would love to have you come down bro.