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Title: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: Lin Rhea on March 10, 2009, 08:41:00 PM
I want to post a photo of a knife that my nephew made. For a few weeks he's been hanging around my shop and picking up a few pointers from me. His name is Jacob Rhea and goes by "jake the snake" ,or something like that (these kids nowadays  :rolleyes:  ), here on the forum. I helped him with a few critical stages, but he made this knife and done a good job.

   (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3344079362_de25f1a9f2_o.jpg)

Wyatt(my stepson)and him are both 14 and doing real good at learning this stuff. He may be along a little later to post. Lin
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: Steve Nuckels on March 10, 2009, 08:45:00 PM
Wow!!!   That is fab! Beautiful!  He has been paying attention!!!!

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IN GOD WE TRUST
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: swp on March 10, 2009, 08:52:00 PM
Are you looking for an older adopted son Lin???? I could be down in a week.  :)
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: Kevin Evans on March 10, 2009, 08:54:00 PM
That knife looks familiar Lin ,What about Wyatt's???

What you guys need to know is I have met both these young men in person and they are fine people let alone good knife makers!!!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: kbaknife on March 10, 2009, 09:00:00 PM
He's got a good teacher!
Lin, I've been known as "Jake" to almost everybody since I was 7 or 8.
And still, people call me "Jake the Snake".
Your nephew and I would probably get along!
But, only if he likes girls.
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: Todd Robbins on March 10, 2009, 09:42:00 PM
That looks great!  What are the spec.s?  Awesome work for any age, much less a beginner!
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: prarieboy on March 10, 2009, 09:55:00 PM
Jake the snake done good!! I'm with swp we will both be there soon! Lin are You a good cook I already know knife makin makes me hungry!!  :bigsmyl:  C-Ya Bob
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: Doug Campbell on March 10, 2009, 10:18:00 PM
With a start like that and a mentor like you I expect both those boys will go far. Nice  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: bayoulongbowman on March 10, 2009, 10:30:00 PM
Lin , thats got make ya proud...have blessed week...Marco...Do you make folders???
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on March 10, 2009, 10:54:00 PM
"he made this knife and done a good job"
 No..He did an excellent job!!   He aught to be as proud as hell. That is one fine lookin knife right there!

 I saw his name posted to a thread on here earlier. "Jake The Snake" Rhea or somthin like that.  LOL
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: Chris Surtees on March 11, 2009, 01:45:00 AM
Chip off the old block...great looking knife...I bet the both of you are proud   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: skullworks on March 11, 2009, 07:02:00 AM
Awesome work! He has a great teacher! Can't wait to see more from both!
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on March 11, 2009, 08:41:00 AM
that is one heck of a knife, tell jake good job.
good job teaching lin. i'm only 4 1/2 hr. away can you teach me.
dana
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: Butts2 on March 11, 2009, 09:58:00 AM
Nice job of teaching that youngster. I guess you will be getting merit pay   :thumbsup:  Where is the pic of the maker grinning ear to ear??  ;)
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: beaver#1 on March 11, 2009, 11:16:00 AM
thats looks great.  intrusction handed down from family is priceless
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: doug g on March 11, 2009, 05:15:00 PM
Very nice.
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: OconeeDan on March 11, 2009, 09:53:00 PM
Well, he is learning from one of the best.  
That is a fine looking knife, he should be proud of it.
Needs blood on it!
Dan
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: Brad Singley on March 13, 2009, 04:10:00 PM
Hi Lin,  I can see your influence ther in the knife.  That influence goes further than that though,  you never know what effect this can have on how his life will turn out,  I applaude you in taking the time for a young person nowdays.  I think this is great and thank you for the post,  just wish my kids thought I had something to teach them in my shop, oh well maybe one day I hope.

Talk to you later,  Brad Singley
Title: Re: A young knifemaker's work
Post by: oldpaths on March 13, 2009, 08:07:00 PM
Geat look'n knife!