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Hey, this is perfect! Can I join?
I've been working with kit knives for a while--really, just putting handles on ready-made blades. I first got the itch when I found an old Marbles knife at a flea market with the leather washers all rotted out. Then I found a store in town--Koval's (which just went out of business, dang it)--and tried a Russell blade. That was a miserable failure. Who knew that those cutler rivets just don't slip together when you put too much epoxy in, and then crumple when you try to use a C-clamp to force them together? Anyway, my ability to put handles on knives has improved the last few years. I found this forum a while ago, and have been a lurker for the most part. I discovered the recycled materials KITH thread when it was close to the end, but used it as inspiration to make my first knife from scratch. I'd always wanted to make one that was all "mine" and I wanted to make one as inexpensively as possible (just bought a house, so surplus funds for materials and tools is slim). Most of all, I wanted to try out the process as I've read about here and other places to see if I would enjoy real knife making as a hobby. Guess what? I'm hooked! So, in October I made a small skinning knife from (and many of you will groan, ha ha) an old circular saw blade, a piece of scrap oak from a broken picture frame, and a .357 magnum shell case (which I used for thong tubing). Other than the epoxy, the entire knife cost less than $3.00 and a lot of time. It's almost finished. Now that I know I like making them, I've been wanting to try another stock-removal knife using better materials (steel, anyway). So this is the perfect opportunity! Where can I sign up? |
#62
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"Where can I sign up?" You just did- glad to have you aboard!
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#63
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Count me in!
That's it, I'm in. Need some motivation to get off of my butt and finish a knife or two. I have like 7 in the works. Not much progress in quite a while so now I need to jump start it. Dan aka IronMonkey (silhouette nickname)
__________________ Life is hard, but God is good! Crazy Frazee Forge djfrazee@gmail.com http://frazee.blademakers.com http://www.usualsuspect.net/commerce/aff.php?aff=2405 A strong man disciplines his desires, restrains his reactions and keeps his commitments. |
#64
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Good, good- we're really rolling allong- I'm really liking how many people are stepping up to the plate!.
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#65
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BTW, my name is Nathan
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#66
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Count me in too! I see you're from Austin, Peyton. Will they be able to handle two "masters" from the same city? Ha! Look forward to meeting you sometime.
Bill |
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Bill- I'm sure they can- I'd hate to have to run you out of town . Glad to have you. Which part of Austin are you in? I'm right by Mansfield Dam.
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#68
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My brother lives off Deba on 620, close to you. I live around 183 and IH35.
Bill |
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Count Me In.
Have You Set The Start And End Dates
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#70
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It "officially" starts Jan. 1- and everything needs to be shipped within a week after May 31
Last edited by Peter_E_Ryt; 12-31-2005 at 10:53 AM. |
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After some more talking it's decided that the Newbie KITH starts Jan. 1!
Have fun and remember not to put it off too long, or you'll be hearing from me . |
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Is it too late to get in on this? If not sign me up.
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Jerry- anyone who can get a knife done by March 31 is in- glad to have you!
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#74
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Does it end May 31 or March 31 ?
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#75
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Shoot- May... expect things like this all night- take everything with a bit of salt for the next 24 hours
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