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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: JC on June 22, 2010, 08:42:00 PM
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Last year Doug and Karen came to Atlanta for the Blade Show with the hopes of Doug passing his Journeyman Smith test. Doug brought an array of fine steel to show to the judges....but alas a mixup with Doug's Knifemaker's Guild membership had him about 3 weeks short of the required time necessary for his test. He took it in stride but we all ached for him...such a shame that a technicality would steal the inevitable thunder. Well, as fate would have it, Kim secretly made a deal with Doug for a takedown I fell in love with. That was June of '09 and somehow my sweet wife managed to keep it hidden until Christmas, when I opened it tearfully and with great reverence. After months of using it, I thought I'd finally post a picture of one of my prized possessions.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/recurvhuntr/knives/IMG_0816.jpg)
Forgive the stains on the fine steel...like I said, it's had a couple of months of actual use. Awesome fit and finish and the steel is superb. I processed an entire hog from hoof to freezer with only a couple of swipes on a crock stick now and then to keep it shaving.
So fast forward to just before this year's blade show a few weeks ago. Doug placed two knives on the classifieds to help fund his and Karen's trip. Somehow, I was blessed enough to see them right after Doug posted them and jumped overboard...I'd find something to sell later :biglaugh:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/recurvhuntr/knives/IMG_0810.jpg)
The Koa on the handle is spectacular, it has an ethereal 3D effect that seems to be much "deeper" than it really is. As usual with Doug's knives, fit and finish are flawless...and like my others the steel is oustanding.
No game stains yet, but I've shaved enough hair to weave a wig :laughing:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/recurvhuntr/knives/IMG_0820.jpg)
Today I picked up a sheath I had made for it, a piece of leather from my local saddle maker worthy to hold such a blade.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/recurvhuntr/knives/IMG_0813.jpg)
Of course, copied from Doug's crossdraw sheath design.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/recurvhuntr/knives/IMG_0814.jpg)
Just thought I'd share my blessings with fellow steel addicts.
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Love them both! Nice story and very nice sheath too!
Steve
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Potomac Forge
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That is absolutley gorgeous !! both of em!
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You know you're in trouble now, don't you?
What are you gonna do next year?
It's going to be tough to beat that pair.
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:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Folks there are not two finer people on earth that Joe and his wonderful, lovely wife Miss Kim. The have two of the finest sons I've had the pleasure to meet also. Joe, you know Karen and I love you all. Thank you for the kind words and tickled you are happy with and getting some use out of those knives.
Nice sheath too!
Thanks again Buddy.
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Very nice JC. Fine knives from a very fine maker.
Dan
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Nice knives JC! I have one of doug's capers that sees some use and my newest addition, one of Doug's test knives is going to stay clean I'm afraid.
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I once read where in a man's life he is allowed to have: 3 good dogs, 2 good knives and one good woman. I know I've had my fill... sounds as if JC has had his!
Well done cobber...
ak.
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Nice blades, nice sheath.