Got a nice knife? Let's see it. - Page 249

ZzyzyxRd · 10-14-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Smithy

I hope to keep them affordable, like, in the $150 range with hand-tooled leather sheath.

Thanks for the compliments.

Is it to soon to call dibs?

Smithy · 10-14-2012, 12:34 PM

Not taking money until I have product on the shelf I'm happy with, but I'm pleased with the positive response. I'll start a Vendor thread when they're ready and for sale.

EvilGenius · 10-14-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Fisherman

Shoulda come with a box for your finger....

There's a reason it's in a sealed case.

Queen · 10-14-2012, 03:04 PM

Finally took a pic of my grandfathers old knife. An Inuit made it for him in Alaska back in the 1930's.

tslewisz · 10-14-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Smithy

I hope to keep them affordable, like, in the $150 range with hand-tooled leather sheath.

Thanks for the compliments.

I'd be in for one for sure. I hope you'll offer a few choices in the color of G10.

tslewisz · 10-14-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Queen

Finally took a pic of my grandfathers old knife. An Inuit made it for him in Alaska back in the 1930's.

Wonderful!

Smithy · 10-14-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tslewisz

I'd be in for one for sure. I hope you'll offer a few choices in the color of G10.

What interests you? I get mine from Jantz, so take a look at what they have and I may get some alternate selections beyond black and pink.

Manuel Garcia O'Kely · 10-14-2012, 07:33 PM

I'm really partial to Canvas Micarta if you are going with a synthetic.

Green is cool, natural also good. The white paper looks like ivory, don't know if that would be a good look on this design or not.

Put ME down for one - hope you give a preference to previous customers...wink wink...

tslewisz · 10-15-2012, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Smithy

What interests you? I get mine from Jantz, so take a look at what they have and I may get some alternate selections beyond black and pink.

I'm pretty simple when it comes to synthetics: I like black or maroon, but like MGO said, ivory paper mic would likely look great. I have a green, which is fine on the knife it's on, and I love my orange G10 BRKT Journeyman, but that would look like hell on your knife. If you wouldn't mind going to a natural, there's a nice block of exhibition grade mesquite on Jantz' site.

DireWolf · 10-15-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by soyanarchisto

I'll for sure hold onto the Mark II as it holds a lot of sentimental value for me. The BMF not so much and its in much worse condition.

Thanks for the feedback fellas.

I'll probably buy the BMF, for cheap in as is condition.

Moving outta town?

HardCase · 10-15-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Smithy

I hope to keep them affordable, like, in the $150 range with hand-tooled leather sheath.

Thanks for the compliments.

Very nice knife. That's extremely reasonable. Sign me up for one!

Heyload · 10-15-2012, 10:28 AM

Recently watched an episode of NOVA about the Viking "Ulfberht" sword.

The smith made a duplicate of it using the same techniques they probably used, including making his own "crucible steel"....freaking amazing!

Ulfberht Sword

Smithy · 10-15-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Heyload

Recently watched an episode of NOVA about the Viking "Ulfberht" sword.

The smith made a reproduction of it using the same techniques they probably used, including making his own "crucible steel"....freaking amazing!

Ulfberht Sword

Ric is a friend and mentor of mine. There are some unfounded assumptions in the story of the Ulfberht as told by NOVA, but Ric is an excellent craftsman and one of the few in the world who could do what he did. I know 3 or 4 others who could try and probably be as successful, but it's a short list.

Ask yourself, though, why a Scandinavian craftsman would use the Latin alphabet, when they had their own runic one, even if he were literate. Remember this is pre-Christian epoch up there. Ask yourself, as well, about the meaning of the various inscriptions on the reverse side of the blade that were shown briefly in some of the paper sketches but never mentioned during the film.

Lots of questions, too few answers, beautiful craftsmanship in the process. There's a reason we call this "experimental archaeology".

Heyload · 10-15-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Smithy

Ric is a friend and mentor of mine. There are some unfounded assumptions in the story of the Ulfberht as told by NOVA, but Ric is an excellent craftsman and one of the few in the world who could do what he did. I know 3 or 4 others who could try and probably be as successful, but it's a short list.

Ask yourself, though, why a Scandinavian craftsman would use the Latin alphabet, when they had their own runic one, even if he were literate. Remember this is pre-Christian epoch up there. Ask yourself, as well, about the meaning of the various inscriptions on the reverse side of the blade that were shown briefly in some of the paper sketches but never mentioned during the film.

Lots of questions, too few answers, beautiful craftsmanship in the process. There's a reason we call this "experimental archaeology".

Holy cow, I never even considered any of that! I was too wrapped up in watching him work that steel. Damned impressive skills!

But now that you bring it up....yeah, what IS up with that?

EvilGenius · 10-15-2012, 10:59 AM

Leftover Roman design?

10-14-2012, 12:34 PM	#3722
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10-14-2012, 07:33 PM	#3728
Manuel Garcia O'Kely Back at last Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Central Colorado Rockies Oddometer: 9,881	I'm really partial to Canvas Micarta if you are going with a synthetic. Green is cool, natural also good. The white paper looks like ivory, don't know if that would be a good look on this design or not. Put ME down for one - hope you give a preference to previous customers...wink wink... __________________ "More than any time in history, mankind now faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness, the other to total extinction. Let us pray that we have the wisdom to choose correctly." Woody Allen "enhance not enjoy, gramps mcbuzzkill" - Lemon G.

10-15-2012, 10:28 AM	#3732
Heyload Remastered Classic Joined: Dec 2009 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 4,550	Recently watched an episode of NOVA about the Viking "Ulfberht" sword. The smith made a duplicate of it using the same techniques they probably used, including making his own "crucible steel"....freaking amazing! Ulfberht Sword __________________ There. Their. They're not the same. (By reading this, you have briefly given me control of your thoughts) When life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic.

10-15-2012, 10:59 AM	#3735
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10-14-2012, 03:04 PM	#3724
Queen Escapee Joined: Sep 2003 Location: IL Oddometer: 23,425	Finally took a pic of my grandfathers old knife. An Inuit made it for him in Alaska back in the 1930's.