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Title: Got folder #1 in my pocket....
Post by: Doug Campbell on May 06, 2012, 08:13:00 PM
Finally finished my first folder a couple days ago. Gave me a whole new appreciation for what Kevin Evens did figuring these things out without an experienced teacher looking over his shoulder. Gotta say a big thanks to my buddy Jon Christensen for coaching thru the intricacies of the Liner Lock Folder, he's a great teacher.

My Damascus and some of the Mammoth ivory I picked up on our trip to AK last December.
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/R0010938.jpg)  
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/R0010935.jpg)  
Thanks for looking.
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Post by: GWV on May 06, 2012, 08:43:00 PM
Nice work!
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Post by: Lin Rhea on May 06, 2012, 08:47:00 PM
Excellent Doug!
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Post by: Jack Denbow on May 06, 2012, 08:50:00 PM
Very cool.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: akaboomer on May 06, 2012, 08:55:00 PM
Very nice Doug! I have got to try one. You should be very proud of that one.

Chris
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Post by: Kevin Evans on May 06, 2012, 09:44:00 PM
Excellent! In every way
   :thumbsup:      :thumbsup:      :thumbsup:      :thumbsup:        :clapper:      :clapper:      :clapper:      :clapper:
Chris Owens helped me on my first one Doug
couple of years ago,great guy and better teacher.
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Post by: Roughcountry on May 06, 2012, 10:12:00 PM
I should just fill the whole page with thumbs up emblem's
That is one cool folder, love that blade profile.
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Post by: Bodork on May 06, 2012, 10:54:00 PM
Wonderful job!  Can't believe that's your first attempt. Waiting to see more!!
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Post by: Shinken on May 07, 2012, 12:00:00 AM
Very *nice* Doug!

   :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:    

That pound cake must've boosted your creativity a notch!

   :jumper:  

Keep up the great work!

Shoot straight, Shinken

    :archer2:
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Post by: kbaknife on May 07, 2012, 07:49:00 AM
She's a beaut, Doug.
I know you're proud of it.
I sure would be.
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Post by: amicus on May 07, 2012, 10:20:00 AM
Thats very nice.

Gilbert
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Post by: cacciatore on May 07, 2012, 04:57:00 PM
Very nice Doug!  :clapper:
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Post by: Pete Crowl on May 07, 2012, 07:56:00 PM
That's very nice.
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Post by: amar911 on May 07, 2012, 08:08:00 PM
Doug, that is a gem of a knife!

Allan
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Post by: Danny Rowan on May 07, 2012, 08:55:00 PM
OOOOOOH! I LIKE, I WANT.

Just beautiful Doug.
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Post by: fmscan on May 07, 2012, 09:23:00 PM
That knife has a warmth that just looks like your friend who wants to go to the woods with you. Love everything about it. Congradulations.
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Post by: Ray Hammond on May 08, 2012, 05:23:00 AM
Outstanding Doug. That's a sweet looking folder

Boy that mammoth has beautiful bark on it!
Title: Re: Got folder #1 in my pocket....
Post by: Doug Campbell on May 08, 2012, 10:36:00 AM
Thanks Guys, really appreciate it. It's a rare knife I build that I think "I'm never getting rid of this is one" but this baby qualifies. With out a doubt my new EDC.
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Post by: amar911 on May 08, 2012, 05:39:00 PM
Doug, what are the dimensions on that beauty? Enquiring minds want to know!

Allan
Title: Re: Got folder #1 in my pocket....
Post by: Doug Campbell on May 08, 2012, 08:22:00 PM
She's just under 3 7/8" closed, blade is 3 1/8" making it 7" open.  

Everything came out perfectly centered and true.
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/c41c51f6.jpg)

Even had a stencil made since my bear track is a little large for these folders.
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/b0688a06.jpg)
Title: Re: Got folder #1 in my pocket....
Post by: jcprintz on May 08, 2012, 09:52:00 PM
Beautiful knife Doug. If you ever decide to build another let me know. I'd certainly be honored to own #2.
Jamie
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Post by: amar911 on May 09, 2012, 10:04:00 AM
Wow, perfect in every way!!! I love the slim profile that makes it lay flat in a pocket without too much bulge. You did everything right, Doug, including the name inside! Congratulations on a little masterpiece -- one of your many.

Allan
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Post by: Rusty Snuffers on May 09, 2012, 11:19:00 AM
Very nice, sir.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: madness522 on May 09, 2012, 01:43:00 PM
Very nice Doug!!  Bet it feels great in your hand.
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Post by: cacciatore on May 09, 2012, 06:22:00 PM
This is a kind of knife I would like to have on my pocket.
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Post by: Steve Nuckels on May 10, 2012, 09:22:00 AM
Impressive!

Steve
--------
Potomac Forge

In God We Trust
Title: Re: Got folder #1 in my pocket....
Post by: Arrowest on May 13, 2012, 01:14:00 PM
Wonderful knife Doug. Well done.
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Post by: Sharpend60 on May 15, 2012, 08:58:00 PM
I dont know what to say...

That is exactly the knife I would want to carry.
That takes some serious skill to bust that one out.

Bravo.