Well i finally got my first knife done. it turned out pretty good there are a few little things that i can see and know not to do next time but over all i think it was a success and i got bit by the bug for sure.  projects 2 and 3 are already up and going, as well as a antique meat cleaver restore. id like to thank everybody that gave advise, lin and stic were a huge help. thanks guys.  
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				Great job!!!! Welcome to the addiction!
			
			
			
				Looking good, keep it up
Dana
			
			
			
				bet you can get that straight blade wicked sharp
			
			
			
				Nice work..
Hope to see more on #2 and 3
Later....Buzz
			
			
			
				Great first knife! You should be proud. Lin
			
			
			
				good work... looks good.
			
			
			
				Wow very nice!
Steve
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Potomac Forge
			
			
			
				Bueno!
			
			
			
				Great job and hang on the addiction can consume You!
			
			
			
				darn nice for your first. loyd
			
			
			
				Diffentiately one to be proud of- that knife looks like its all business.