Wanna see some pitchers?

[Dexter Ewing]

Here are some pictures from my visit to Darrel Ralph's place earlier this month. Kelly Yates went with me and we all had a blast learning from one of the best in the biz. I know you guys hate to read but like to look at pictures so here goes

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=55151&a=9331203

Enjoy!

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Living life "on the edge"

In memory of James K. Mattis

 

[BARRY JONES]

You just have to rub it in, don't you. The two of you get to go and spend some time making knives with Darrel and I don't. First I have to read about it and now I have to look at the pictures. When are you going to stop torturing me?

Seriously, It looks as though you 2 had a great time. Wish I could have gone with you.

I know Kelly wants to be a knifemaker, but what about you?

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Barry
Jones Knives
"NEW Knives"
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=126319&a=5922856
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Curly, Moe, & Larry

 

[Senator]

So what if it took a whole day to hand rub my blade? I like the results!

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Now, if I'd just get off my butt and get my pics developed, I could post some too!


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Kelly
My Custom Knife Collection

Member NCCKG , SCAK, and AKTI

Deo Vindice

 

[L6steel]

Dex, that nuggeting looks great!! Exactly how is that done, dremel???? Thanks for the pictures!!!

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Buzzards gotta eat, same as worms!!!

 

[cjensema]

All that nice equipment Darrel has.... Drool....

 

[Dexter Ewing]

Barry - it won't end until you see the knife

At this point I like making knives but don't think I want to pursue it, right now content on writing about them. By doing shop visits like these I am gaining a better understanding of the business and technical end of our hobby.

Michael - yep, done with a Dremel with a small carbide burr and a steady hand.

KElly - hope this is impetus to get those pics up

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NC Knife Knuts Member
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Living life "on the edge"

In memory of James K. Mattis

 

[Gus Kalanzis]

Looks like you two did great to me of course that bastid slave drivin' teacher may have had a little to do with that

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" The real art of living is too keep alive the longing in human beings to become greater versions of themselves." Laurens Van der Post.
In memory of James Mattis

 

[Jim Smyth]

Dex and Kelly, nice job! I sure hope Darrel put you guys thru the paces like he did me!

Sure was a memory of a life time!

 

[Dexter Ewing]

CJ - we heard about your treatment

Nah, he wasn't that hard on us. Mostly he was getting on me for messing with Bruno's head...poor dog was glad to see me leave

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In memory of James K. Mattis

 

[Senator]

Ooooohhhh... Bruno.... Where's that light? Bad light, Bruno. Bad light... There it is, Bruno - on the floor. No, wait! On the wall!!! Get that bad light, Bruno!!! GASP! What was that?!?! A shadow? Get that shadow, Bruno!!! Bwwwaaaaahahahahahahah!!!

That was simply too freakin' much! Bruno the Doberman is in therapy as we speak. LOL

CJ - we heard all about your trip. I guess Darrel felt bad and gave us the toned-down version.

We had a blast. Especially screwin' with the dog!

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Kelly
My Custom Knife Collection

Member NCCKG , SCAK, and AKTI

Deo Vindice

 

[Dexter Ewing]

Kelly - LMAO!! Bruno escaped big time IMHO...currently awaiting the delivery of 2 Sure Fires....need to get him a Photon II for Christmas for his collar, something to remember me by

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Proud member of AKTI, NCKK, and SCAK

In memory of James K. Mattis