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Discussion in 'Buy / Sell / Trade - Other' started by Mark77, Jan 2, 2021.

  1. Jun 19, 2021 at 2:18 PM
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    One of the first knives i ever made. The client lost in on his property, found it a month later. Not in ideal condition. So i changed the profile, did some chemical coloring that will help protect it and added a new sheath. I have barely been in my shop because of a surgery i had, but this was a good way to get back in slowly.

    O 1 tool steel , burlap micarta, and a red g10 liner.
    For one of the first blades i made, it was pretty good. But as skills progress over 6/7 years, i couldnt not upgrade it.

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  2. Nov 13, 2021 at 11:37 AM
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  3. Nov 14, 2021 at 11:52 AM
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    ^ super nice. really like the choice of finish on the maple, looks beautiful with the blade.
     
  7. Jan 15, 2022 at 4:58 PM
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    Thanks. I had no idea what that steel was going to look like. And that wood always looks like crap to me till its finished. I need to find more.
     
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    Oh man, I knew I liked you for good reasons ;)

    Very cool skillset, sir.
     
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    BEAUTIFUL works of art!
     
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    A guy I met through motorcycles, Chris Price, was on S4 E20 and S4 E21. His shop is the Tidewater Forge.

    I love watching that show with the exception it's a little too contrived at times. I mean the recipe is effectively any one of those cooking competitions. I'm sure all the contestants are capable so maybe a more "realistic" timeline and better editing :D
     
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    Actually, more than half the contestants have no place being on the show in my opinion. But if everyone knew what they were doing, it wouldnt make good tv. My episode had a guy on it that had been making blades for like 6 months, and, lets just say he wasnt great at it. There also isnt alot of reality, on reality tv.
     
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  13. Mar 19, 2022 at 2:03 PM
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    Just had to say that I love your work - just awesome.
     
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    Beautiful craftsmanship, love seeing hand made knives.
     
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  16. Mar 20, 2022 at 5:00 AM
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    Thanks!
    Its deffinately something i would like to transition to full time.
     
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    You do great work! Just went through all these and they’re awesome! Saw your contact, will be messaging you in the near future
     
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