r8shell
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Maybe mention it even if she doesn't ask.I think, if she asks, I should ask my wife for a space pen for Christmas.

I never leave home without mine!

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Maybe mention it even if she doesn't ask.I think, if she asks, I should ask my wife for a space pen for Christmas.
That Federal shield’s doing a fine job holding all together isn’t it
You have a point there. Better not leave it up to chance.Maybe mention it even if she doesn't ask.
I never leave home without mine!
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Thanks! Oh yes i love my space pen, i think they are amazing! You should definitely ask the wife!I have neither of these 2 patterns, but one thing that always comes to mind when looking at a knife photo here, is “could that serve as my only knife?” Either of your pair probably could. Well, ok... along with a Swiss Army knife or maybe an electrician!
Thanks, Gary!
Your comment made me smile. That happens to me as well.
Anyway, nice shots of accessories fit for a man’s pockets and wrist.
I think, if she asks, I should ask my wife for a space pen for Christmas.
Thanks! I appreciate that!Congrats on the new Texas Jack, Todd!
I didn't know that pattern was available in chestnut jigged bone; I'll have to rethink my opinion on Texas jacks. I've always loved the shape of the Texas jack pen blade, but I've gradually become quite prejudiced against square-bolstered knives and almost never buy them any more. But the appeal that CV chestnut jigged bone has for me probably trumps that bolster prejudice!![]()
Thanks, John.
I appreciate your encouragement, Dave.I tend to be quite tolerant of any comments people want to contribute; if I don't like a comment or think it's trivial or whatever, it's easy enough to just scroll past it. If all I want is knife photos with no exchange of opinions, I can just go to dealer sites.
Thanks, Jack, for the compliment and for confirming that my memory isn't totally dysfunctional (yet).![]()
I'm impressed with the way you doubled down to start the week!
That is a VERY handsome horn lambsfoot, Kevin!!
Thanks again, Jack.
Your two for Tuesday were long, lean, and lovely!
Stunning damascus mini trapper, Mike!![]()
I think my deck of Schrade knife cards is as close as I get to having "salacious" playing cards.![]()
Speaking of cards, a pair of Aces is a metaphor for your carries!
That's an exquisite knife with its golden stag, José!
WW! Superb job of reprofiling that secondary blade, Rachel! Your Pony Jack has classic style!
3 winners, Jeff!
Isn't that wood Möbius strip an amazing bit of whittling?
I can't take credit for it, though. @WhittlinAway carved that and sent it to me.
And it's on a post!
Thanks, John & Todd.
That Case folding hunter is a Beast AND a Beauty!
Did you modify one of the blades? That spearpoint is cool!
You're a fortunate man, José, to have a SAK with grand stag covers!
I'm grateful for your supportive comments, Jack.
- GT
I do the exact same thing.“could that serve as my only knife?”
Nice picture of your Hartshead, Jack... Have a wonderful day.
That's an exquisite knife with its golden stag, José!![]()
You're a fortunate man, José, to have a SAK with grand stag covers!![]()
And a little thin CA and Dog Soldier spiritThat Federal shield’s doing a fine job holding all together isn’t it![]()