What's happening in the David Mary Custom shop?

Monday saw progress on the Wakizashi and the Little Lamb, Bleater and Bloss. It also saw my bicycle, which is my sole autonomous mode of transportation, aside from two feet and a heart beat, pass the point of no return into disrepair. Hence today was not a shop day, but I hired a man to take me into town, to Fontaine Source for Sports where I had set an appointment for my bike to be repaired (drivetrain rebuilt) by Ed, who is to bikes what Jarod Todd is to heat treatment. And Ben, the owner, whom I made a few knives for more than six years ago, when I was barely out of the gate and not even whisper on Bladeforums, and again last fall (an AEB-L and Suretouch Wharncliffe Prevail and Wharncliffe ring knife) was kind enough to help me offset some of the repair cost by purchasing Bitty Bitey Birdie Two in MagnaCut and Red Canvas Micarta.

Definitely looking forward to my ride to the shop tomorrow. It's been at least a year since I truly felt like I could put max effort into my peddle stroke, given the progressive deterioration of my casette and chain. Now I will be able to go all out without the annoying and energy wasting gear skipping that was growing more and more common. My rear wheel was also cracked and posing increased danger, and I hadn't noticed until Ed pointed it out, so he may have saved me from a catastrophic failure on the road. Many thanks again to Ed and Ben and the rest of the guys at Fontaine's who provided a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
 
I'm not sure if it's allowed here on BF, but you should set up one of those go fund me like things, Ive seen social media people do with an app that is like a tip jar..... I think one is called something like "Buy me a coffee" or something like that.......

For when people who like you and want to support you, even if they cant swing a knife right then and there....... But they can give you $5 or whatever..... :D
 
Crag the Brewer said:
I'm not sure if it's allowed here on BF, but you should set up one of those go fund me like things, Ive seen social media people do with an app that is like a tip jar..... I think one is called something like "Buy me a coffee" or something like that.......

For when people who like you and want to support you, even if they cant swing a knife right then and there....... But they can give you $5 or whatever..... :D
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Definitely not.
 
I’d be up for any donation idea for David since I’m not able to make the trip to buy him a cup, and I owe him many for all the blades he went out of his way to please.
 
I'll bring this back around to the real purpose of this forum... Me 🤣. Glad you're able to get to and from the shop safely again. My transportation is something I've always taken for granted, as a mechanic I keep my car in good shape. I had a Polaris ranger merge into my RAV4 this weekend. It's less than ideal when you can't depend on your wheels to make it. I'm glad you're able to make awesome knives and fix your bike.

As for me I'm coming up on wearing my riverhawk everyday for the last 2 months. This morning I finally changed my carry to work knives.
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I left my shaman at home. When my speed weasel is ready I should be pretty well set for daily tasks. This is my formal request to get a matching handle. The thin profile with the scallops is awesome for my hand.

Pedal on my friend, I'll buy more (once I pay for the ones I have on order 😉).
 
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