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Fiddleback

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Thanks!! Its fun! And now I'm unemployed, its a good skill to have.

The woods, btw, are Osage over East Indian Rosewood. And Lacewood over Curly Maple.
 
Just like our mods, the blades have such unique and different characterstics and personalities ... so which mod gets which knife?
 
Andy your work gets better and better.
As soon as I can get a job, I am going to place and order.
No joke.

--Mike L.
 
b.c.molin said:
so which mod gets which knife?
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O-sage can you see
that knife on Jake's hip?:D

I've been really excited about my Fiddleback order for months:) I knew it was going to be gorgeous...but I had no idea it would be THIS stunning. I've also got a nice JRE sheath coming with it until I can design one of my own. Once I get a feel for the knife and how it wants to ride, I'll know what route I want to take the sheath.

For those of you who don't know, Andy has been a long time friend to HI. Much like Dan Koster, the Cantina has been able to watch Andy's skills grow with the knowledge that he has gained from a lot of the wisdom he has gleaned from the kind souled experts that tend to gather here. Building upon that, he has taken his work to the next level. His handle work is stunning. There is no doubt in my mind that 5 years from now, people will be able to just glance at one of his knives and immediately know that, "Yep, that's a Fiddleback alright!" It's a lot like his name sake, actually. Those of us unlucky enough to live in areas where the little sum-bucks thrive know immediately that, "Yep, that's a fiddleback!" <<STOMP>>...<STOMP STOMP STOMP>...<lights on fire> :D

The Woodsman is rather large for what a lot of experts carry in terms of a "survival" or "bushcraft" knife. That's OK, I like large. I mean, a 12" AK is tiny, right?;) However, I still think it will make a fine pairing with an HI khuk. I always like to pack small, medium, and large tools for a camping trip. SAK for the light stuff, belt knife for food prep and bigger chores, khuk for prepping camp and big logs for fire. The best thing about the Woodsman, if I ever get the chance to go backpacking again, it will be plenty of knife in a light package:thumbup:

Those wanting something little more in the lines of a smaller belt knife, check out Andy's site at www.fiddlebackforge.com. He's got all kinds of stuff. Also stop by his forum right here on BFC http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=826

Everyone should have at LEAST one HI khuk and one FB in their collection:D I have been lucky enough to know Andy for several years now, and even luckier to get the honor of calling him my friend. Now I'll even have a chance to carry his work often, use it hard, and know that it was crafted with care and skill. Heirloom quality to pass on to my kids:thumbup:

Just as a side note, those of you lucky dogs that can make Blade this year, try looking Andy up. I think he's making up a bag of goodies even if he doesn't have a table...this year;)
 
No offense, but I intend to learn this craft myself, one of these days. I'll probably back up my future M-43 with something of my own. ;)
 
Man, Jake, that was a fantastic read bro. I'm so glad you like the knife. Its a super slicer. I grind the edge to .010" before sharpening. Its full convex from edge to spine.
 
Wow, those look great. I can't wait to get it. I do have one issue though.

Jake's looks to be a bit, ummm, larger than mine. :o




I'm going to go with the theory that it's all in the camera angle. :D

Seriously, it's been a pleasure watching your skills improve over the years.:thumbup:
 
Size isn't everything...

LOL. No they're exactly the same size.
 
Fiddleback said:
Size isn't everything...
No they're exactly the same size.
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I wish I had been self secure enough to say which knife I thought was going to Jake, which was going to Ted, because if I had I would have been crowing now!:o

Our mods personalities come thru in their respective knives IMO. :)
 
If I didn't say this above. I was truly honored that you two men took part in this run! And on top of that, I'm honored to have been able to learn most of this from Yvsa, Sylvrfalcn, and Ferguson. Its a helluva thing. And I think of y'all almost constantly in the shop.
 
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