What's happening in the David Mary Custom shop?

[David Mary]

And also working on the ones headed to my YouTuber friend in Alberta.

 

[David Mary]

This order is not up for a little while yet but I also wanted to prep the design for a reverse Tanto/wharncliffe based around MBC ideas and techniques.

 

[David Mary]

By the way friends, my YouTuber friend in Alberta is CanadianCuttingEdge , whom I just discovered has a bladeforums account!

 

[CanadianCuttingEdge]

By the way friends, my YouTuber friend in Alberta is CanadianCuttingEdge , whom I just discovered has a bladeforums account!

I've been registered on the Forum for a long time, but I've never gotten into the habit of hanging out here. Maybe that will change. I guess it will change when I learn how to navigate this thing, LOL.

 

[David Mary]

Slow going, but a little more progress in the shop. I'm holding off to show pics until I have handles shaped on all current items on the bench. But this afternoon Chris and I whacked the thistles in the cow pasture. There were quite a few since it's been at least a couple weeks since we last did. He with his 8670 machete I made him a few years ago, and I with my 15N20 Barax machete. He held the camera for me briefly so I could share a clip with you:

 

[David Mary]

See why I love the Barax machete so much?

 

[Bobthebrewer]

We have thistles like that where I work but it’s on a public roadway near the police station so I don’t think it would be prudent for me to pull out the Barax but that was exactly like I pictured chopping those things up in my mind

 

[David Mary]

Sure it is, just wear some high vis clothing and if anyone comes within speaking distance, sheath it, look at them, smile and say "Hi there, lovely day for some yard maintenance!"

 

[Danny Linguini]

Or ask them if they know when the work release bus comes by again.

 

[beeinak]

Or ask them if they know when the work release bus comes by again.

While wearing leg shackles.

 

[Bobthebrewer]

I’m okay with bright orange and a construction but would pass on the keg shackles

 

[Bobthebrewer]

actually I already have the keg shackles I meant leg shackles. Bloody keyboards.

 

[Danny Linguini]

actually I already have the keg shackles I meant leg shackles. Bloody keyboards.

I don’t think he was talking about wives. BWWAAAAHAAAAAHHAAAAA!!!!!

Oh sometimes I just slay me.

 

[David Mary]

Nearing batch completion. I was hoping to have these ready to ship tomorrow but with this week’s numerous difficulties and set backs I’ll have to settle for ready to ship Monday. Still feeling blessed.

 

[David Mary]

This, or something very similar, is happening. A sheet of .210" 8670 has been ordered. Will be heat treated by Andy Pomorski. Once the polls close, and we know which design it is, then I'll see about fitting the Bonkerzillasaurusrex on there too. Otherwise, as many short swords as I can fit, plus my new pseudo spearpoints. Short swords are 21 3/4" overall, with 16" blades.

 

[lmalterna]

Every dagger I see completed make me regret not getting in on one. Such and excellent job on the handle/guard design! I may have to talk you into a single edge "dagger"

Bill

 

[David Mary]

Wouldn’t take much talking since I’m here for you guys. Last I checked you’re one of the you guys Bill.

 

[lmalterna]

David,
I think we all GREATLY benefit from the fact you are passionate about making knives that you are willing to try most anything. Many knifemakers settle on a few patterns that they like and that is it. For those of us with an idea but no skill to pull it off, you are The Man! I have thought up some ugly ducklings in my time but at least I got to try them out

Bill

 

[David Mary]

Forgot to post this earlier.

 

[David Mary]

Satisfaction