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Title: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Doug Campbell on May 05, 2010, 09:34:00 PM

Well I'm finally feeling pretty good about my test knives. Finished up this morning on the final of six knives. Some of em you've seen already but here are some very unproffesional pictures for you to look at.
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/5-5004.jpg)  
10"ish, 52100 Spearpoint Bowie, frame handle with NS & desert ironwood
   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/SpearpointBowie-Coop.jpg)  
9" 1084 Dirk, SS/Brass and buff horn
   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/5-5023.jpg)
10" 1084, 416SS and Oosik
   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/R0011864.jpg)
8" 1084, Frame handle NS clamshell guard & Blackwood
   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/5-5020.jpg)
7"ish 5160, 416SS, Walrus ivory/Blackwood
   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/5-5018.jpg)
5"ish 5160, 416SS, Mountain Mahogany
   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/5-5013.jpg)
and the last one is my performance test knife.

Got another knife idea floating around in my brain and sketched out but not sure I can get it done in time. At any rate I think I'm covered now.

Thanks for looking!

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Steve Nuckels on May 05, 2010, 09:43:00 PM

Doug, great looking knives!  I love the frame handle with clamshell guard!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
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IN GOD WE TRUST

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: gregg dudley on May 05, 2010, 09:58:00 PM

Wow!  Those are some lookers for sure!  

I love them all.

I especially like the clamshell/blackwood handle design.  SWEET!

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: prarieboy on May 05, 2010, 10:20:00 PM

Great batch.Ivory and Blackwood turns My crank!

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: oneshot-onekill on May 05, 2010, 10:32:00 PM

Those are awesome!

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: beaver#1 on May 05, 2010, 10:33:00 PM

love em  .

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Kevin Evans on May 05, 2010, 11:06:00 PM

Way Good!!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  
And even a clamshell Guard!!!!Pretty impresive

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Shinken on May 06, 2010, 01:21:00 AM

I'm likin' walrus ivory & blackwood - ssssaaawwweeeeeeeettttttt!!!

Great combo along with a fine blade Doug!

Shoot straight, Shinken

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: chris amos on May 06, 2010, 01:48:00 AM

I think you've got the JS locked down! Nice job, can't wait to see them in atlanta!

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: kbaknife on May 06, 2010, 07:49:00 AM

Way to go, Doug.
I vote for the clamshell as well.
I'm gonna get my greasy hands all over those things......

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Wampus on May 06, 2010, 08:39:00 AM

Nice arsenal!  Love big scary looking fighter/bowies.  All of them are beautiful!

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: robtattoo on May 06, 2010, 08:51:00 AM

Doug mate, that Dirk is the epitome of elegance! I love it (It's not too ABS-ey either!)

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Lin Rhea on May 06, 2010, 09:09:00 AM

Doug you gonna have to hide em before the test.  :goldtooth:  

Good job. I like the clamshell too. Lin

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Doug Campbell on May 06, 2010, 09:30:00 AM

They are already hid Lin  ;)  

Thanks a bunch everybody, there is alot of blood, (literally) and sweat in those six knives, glad you like em.

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Lamey on May 06, 2010, 09:39:00 AM

nice Doug,  my favourite is the Dirk, understated elegance!  You wont have a problem,

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: JohnHV on May 06, 2010, 12:53:00 PM

Best of luck Doug!!  I'm sure you will do just fine with that line-up.

(I think I like the dirk the best as well!)

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: tippit on May 06, 2010, 08:33:00 PM

Doug,  They All look Great!  Best of luck but I don't think you'll need it with that line up...Doc

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: turkey522 on May 06, 2010, 09:32:00 PM

Nice Doug,really like the Oosik.

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Steve Nuckels on May 06, 2010, 09:43:00 PM

Doug, 5 knives are required, right?  I applaud you for upping the ante with six!

You will not need it, but, good luck!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
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IN GOD WE TRUST

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Ray Hammond on May 06, 2010, 10:26:00 PM

Very very nice, Doug!!!

I really like that blackwood handled job, and the oosik as well, but they're all very nice.

Hope to see you during the weekend.

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: hunt it on May 07, 2010, 08:33:00 AM

Beautiful all of them! I'm kinda partial to that Oosik one myself  ;)  Have a great time in Atlanta Doug, I won't wish you good luck as skill outdoes luck in every game but cards!

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: stickhead on May 07, 2010, 08:45:00 AM

Really nice work looks like you been makin knives for years.

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Doug Campbell on May 07, 2010, 09:00:00 AM

Thanks again everybody, really appreciate the kind words and support. Looking forward to seeing some of you in Atlanta!

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Idahomike251 on May 07, 2010, 10:33:00 AM

Excellent work!!! Flat ground satin finish, reminds me of D.E. Henry's classic Bowies.
Mike O.

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Chris Surtees on May 07, 2010, 11:27:00 AM

They all look great. Hoping to get up to Atlanta to see you go through the JS test.

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Whip on May 08, 2010, 08:36:00 AM

Outstanding Doug!  Have a great time in Atlanta - you've earned it!

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: OconeeDan on May 08, 2010, 10:55:00 AM

WOW, very nice Doug.  I wish you all the luck in the world (but somehow I don't think you'll need any luck).  Dan

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Roughcountry on May 08, 2010, 09:25:00 PM

Dang, those are really nice. Hope I get to see a picture of that mountain mohogany after someone handle's it awhile. It gets better with hand oil.

Wishing you the best down there Doug.

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Mike Gerardi on May 09, 2010, 12:47:00 PM

WOW!!!   :clapper:      :clapper:      :clapper:      :clapper:

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Track on May 18, 2010, 07:21:00 PM

Great looking knives. I see a few I'd like to own.

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Barney on May 18, 2010, 09:00:00 PM

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Jim Jackson on May 19, 2010, 03:19:00 PM

Wow, beautiful knives Doug!  Glad I have a pair!

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: joekeith on May 26, 2010, 12:43:00 AM

Wow....I'm just a sucker for them Bowies.....nice.  :notworthy:    :notworthy:

Title: Re: JS Test Knives, (picture heavy)
Post by: Over&Under on May 26, 2010, 01:37:00 AM

Good looking stuff Doug! As if thats ever not true...LOL