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Old 04-20-2004, 03:51 PM
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salmon of wisdom dirk and sgian

just finished this dirk and sgian.

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Old 04-20-2004, 05:35 PM
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Impressive carving!

I like both knives, it's always good to see dirks as well as sgian dhus being produced.

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Old 04-20-2004, 07:44 PM
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Magnificent work, Jake. I like these more than usual.

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Old 04-20-2004, 08:29 PM
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i tip me hat ta yee,mighty fine,mighty fine.
i like the carving and the attention to detail on the knots,they look like vines
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Old 04-22-2004, 08:22 PM
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Old 04-23-2004, 08:12 PM
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Very lovely and refined work jake! What kind of wood is that?


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Old 04-24-2004, 12:34 AM
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Old 04-25-2004, 08:23 AM
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thanks guys, the wood is Cocobolo.
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Old 04-26-2004, 01:45 AM
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Those are great, I love the attention paid to the knotwork.
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Old 04-26-2004, 02:30 PM
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very impressive, jake.
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