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Thanks for the info Andy & Chuck,
I figured it was probly for 2009 blade show. I would be glad to stop by your table. It would be nice to meet a few guys in person. I also will have a table but I didn't have them send me any VIP's. Guess I didn't know who I would give them to. Well I will look for you there. Thanks, Shane |
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Chuck that is freakin awsome!! Very cool looking blade. Can't wait to see the finished product. Thanks, Shane
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Very neat thread. You know Boker is making damascus folders made with salvagedsteel from the battleship Tirpitz and selling them for some long green. I think that a knife made from one of the 16 inch shells from the Missouri would be a nice counter. Only because you probably couldn't find steel from the casing of a Blockbuster bomb like the ones used to sink Tirpitz
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Freakin niiiice.
__________________ "I love fools? experiments. I am always making them." Charles Darwin |
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Thanks for the comments guys. I think about a half pound of Ivory should handle it well.
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Just an update for those following this project. As slow as its going I'm not going to speed things up any. This blade is in my hands now. Guys Chuck really did an awsome job on this the pics don't even come close. 9" of pure art. Chuck put the bar way up there.
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Andy,
If I make it to Atlanta this year, I'll bring along my near mint condition Arisaka rifle. If you are finished with that beauty by then, bring it along and have it photographed there with the Arisaka as a prop. I think that would be appropriate for this blade, given it's history. __________________ Andy Garrett https://www.facebook.com/GarrettKnives?ref=hl Charter Member - Kansas Custom Knifemaker's Association www.kansasknives.org "Drawing your knife from its sheath and using it in the presence of others should be an event complete with oos, ahhs, and questions." |
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I know this is taking alot of time to finish. I know why Chuck took the time he did to start this project. If you don't start you can't mess up. When useing material that cannot be replaced messing up is a very big deal. Well I got some balls and got started. Here's where we're at now.
Step by step, the materials, making the guard cutting the handle, making the ferrell, and the first mach up assembly. Materials Grinding shell piece flat Drilling slot for blade Fileing slot to fit blade Blade fitted Last edited by ranger1; 08-02-2009 at 12:25 AM. |
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And we continue.
Guard Lay-out and drilled Grinding guard to shape Guard ground Guard and shell caseings (Dated 42 from Attu) Guard and cut shell cases |
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Continued
Guard with shell inserts Close-up Guard soldered to blade Cleaning up the guard Grinding ferrell |
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Last one tonight
Cutting Ivory (Walrus) Cut pieces( Handle in center) Ferrel cut to fit handle First Mach-Up Let us know what you think. Last edited by ranger1; 08-02-2009 at 12:26 AM. |
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Incredible project and outstanding craftsmanship.
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Man, that's a fantastic piece of history you've got right there. It's an incredible idea.
Good luck with the auction. Wish I had the $$ to make it mine. |
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Jeez, Andy - it isn't even finished and it already looks like a million bucks! Nice work, and thanks for keeping us posted.
__________________ Kurt Huhn pipecrafter@pipecrafter.com http://www.pipecrafter.com |
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