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Title: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: Kevin Evans on February 03, 2009, 09:39:00 AM

Guys when I started making knives last April there where a few things I wanted to accomplish.The first was to carry a sharp pocket knife second was to make a few good knives and third was to make a good set of knives.(I don't know why I like sets)
Hope this gives you guys starting out some inspiration.(if theres anyway I can help let me know)
All knives are hidden tang,5160,soldier guards,N/S,brass,and african Blackwood,filed finger groves
I finished this bowie yesterday and is the last one to the set.
8"blade,13"OA  (http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/coonpeter/AfricanBlackwoodandterquoise007.jpg)
this is pic of both Bowie's did one in fall and just did other one
10.5"blade 15.5 OA
8"and 13"OA (http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/coonpeter/AfricanBlackwoodandterquoise015.jpg)
Here are the hunters
5.5"blade 4.75 handle (drop-point)
5' blade 4.5 handle
4" blade 4.25handle
last3" 3.5 handle (Jeremy it feels good)  (http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/coonpeter/AfricanBlackwoodandterquoise027.jpg) (http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/coonpeter/AfricanBlackwoodandterquoise026.jpg)
And finally all of them together!
I think this will handle most all of our hunting needs.A special thanks to all that have helped me get this far,whether detailed calls or just from inspiration.Thanks Guys!!!
This set is called the TRADE GANG SET (http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/coonpeter/AfricanBlackwoodandterquoise032.jpg)

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: Jeremy on February 03, 2009, 09:45:00 AM

OUTSTANDING!!!  :D

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: skullworks on February 03, 2009, 09:45:00 AM

WOW! WOW! WOW! Awesome work! They are all beauts!

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: robtattoo on February 03, 2009, 09:46:00 AM

:notworthy:   :clapper:

That is one of the most stunningly built, comprehensive sets of knives I've ever seen. Sir, I take my hat off to you.
Spectacular level of craftsmanship!

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: mwmwmb on February 03, 2009, 09:55:00 AM

wow. that is impressive.

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: prarieboy on February 03, 2009, 10:35:00 AM

Great! Thank You for sharing.  :notworthy:

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: Chris Surtees on February 03, 2009, 10:46:00 AM

:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on February 03, 2009, 11:12:00 AM

VERY VERY NICE

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: kbaknife on February 03, 2009, 11:25:00 AM

You are out of control!!!!
That is one phenominal expression of craftsmanship.
Now, you've just got to learn to spell "turquoise".

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: 4runr on February 03, 2009, 12:26:00 PM

WOW,Sir!  That is incredible!!

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on February 03, 2009, 12:26:00 PM

I'm with you brother! I love knife sets and thats one of the most spectacular sets I've ever seen!! My hats off to you Kevin.   :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: Nosight on February 03, 2009, 06:11:00 PM

What he lacks in spelling ,,,,,him made up in craftmanship(lol)

Fantastic work onall of those Blades......

The terqu. and silver realy set off the handles...

Later..........Buzz

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: vermonster13 on February 03, 2009, 06:18:00 PM

Just incredible.    :clapper:

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: drewsbow on February 03, 2009, 06:54:00 PM

Those are awesome , very nice work   :thumbsup:    :clapper:

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: Montauks on February 03, 2009, 07:12:00 PM

Very nice!

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: SKYLER W on February 03, 2009, 07:30:00 PM

As BEAUTIFUL AS IT GETS!!!!! Dad said to P.M. your address.. You will have a package on the way tomorrow.....  :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: Steve Nuckels on February 03, 2009, 08:22:00 PM

You never cease to amaze me!!!


IN GOD WE TRUST

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: Lin Rhea on February 03, 2009, 08:52:00 PM

Kevin,
       Those are some very impressive knives. You've come so far in the past few months. Just think where you will be this time next year  :)  .
                                      Lin

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: OconeeDan on February 03, 2009, 09:19:00 PM

WOW!

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: Doug Campbell on February 04, 2009, 12:38:00 AM

Awesome Kevin and I don't care how you spell turquoise   ;)

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: Ray Hammond on February 04, 2009, 08:42:00 AM

Wonderful work, Kevin!

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: d. ward on February 04, 2009, 11:05:00 AM

OH yeah those are sweet...bd

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: Long Bow on February 04, 2009, 03:15:00 PM

That is one sweet set of knives!    :bigsmyl:

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: Izzy on February 04, 2009, 07:54:00 PM

Hang on tight pal, your gonna go places real fast creating works of art like that.I tip my Stormy Kromer to you!

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: Toecutter on February 06, 2009, 02:52:00 AM

I think the word stunning was already used...  :clapper:

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: R.Duncan on February 06, 2009, 05:43:00 AM

Very nice Kevin !!! It's good to see your keeping that new grinder busy.

By the way our Hammer In at my old shop will be on the 18th & 19th of April this year.

Hope you can make it!!  Karl, you should try & make it if your not to busy.

Ron

Title: Re: African Blackwood &terqoise (Set)
Post by: kbaknife on February 06, 2009, 07:19:00 AM

Ron, if I can be there - I'll be there.!
I'm sure I'll be knee deep in getting ready for Atlanta, but if it's motorcycle ridin' weather by that time, I will certainly consider it.
Nice to see you here.