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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: d. ward on October 30, 2008, 02:44:00 PM
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My good friend who used to hang around my shop from time to time and would give me a few pointers on knife making bow refinishing or whatever else he thought I needed guidence in.And if you know me very well you know I could sure use some guidence sometimes.Well anyhow my buddy kicked the bucket a couple months ago.I was bummed out really bad about his untimely death at only 42 years old.That really sucked.But life goes on and I know he would not want anyone setting around crying in thier soup about it eather.So I got that behind me I hope and looking forward I guess you might say..OK enough about that.Anyhow he give me a peace of a blade of some sort(maybe an old knife blade)to make a capper mostly for capping out bears skulls.The steel and I'am gonna spell this one wrong or even worse its not the correct name of the steel even Chrome Vanadieum I beleave. There was acid etching on the blade and I'am pretty sure thats what it said but again not possitive.I figured what the heck I ai'nt to good at this knife making stuff and I've only done a few over the years.But my buddy would sure be happy if I would at least do something with the darn peace of steel.I managed to salvage enough from the blade he gave me to make this little capper.I know I know guy's she ai'nt nothen like any of you fellows ultra fine beautiful work by any means.And I surely ai'nt going to quit my day job any time soon and get into the knife business.But thats some great steel and it takes one super good edge.I will get a pic up asap..Thanks guy's for looking and thank you Daryl R.I.P.my friend....bowdoc
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Look forward to seeing it! Condolences about your friend!
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(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/bowdocsarchery/k001.jpg)
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Looks good!
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sorry to hear about ya friend. now that looks real nice indeed. welldone :thumbsup:
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Thank you guy's.I know she really ai'nt much.But means alot to me...Thanks again bd
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that one looks purpose made to get it done. Sorry to hear about your bud.
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Nice little blade doc. Question - You have a day job? :D
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Thanks again guy's your the best.Hey Brent I did make up that part about a day job I guess.I don't even got a night job....bowdoc
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Sorry about your buddy. But that blade will likely be your favorite, as it should. Looks nice and very functional. You better hang onto that one!
Dan