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Title: One for Rob Peel
Post by: kbaknife on January 27, 2009, 08:40:00 AM
I didn't want to get in any trouble for posting this, so made sure to read the rules again!
This is hunting related, and IS a hunting knife!
Anyway, Rob asked me to make a knife for him to take on his upcoming Texas hog hunt.
Some of you know that Rob is from England. What others may not know is that he and his wife are moving to the US and are at this moment packing!
They've been dealing with immigration for some time now to get everything legal.
Isn't that strange? Going through "Immigration" to make your move to the US legal?
Anyway, I got his knife done yesterday and sent him this photo.
He's a little busy and asked me to post this up here. Here's what he had to say"

 "HOT DIGGETY PIG!!!!!

That's just perfect mate, I couldn't be happier with it!
The Ironwood is delicious. Beautiful colour variation & the blade is .......well.....it's perfect. Just perfect!
Would you mind posting it up on TradGang please?  (I can't type well with this big of a grin on m'face!)
Thanks for everything Brother. I can't wait to meet you in person & shake your hand.
Take care my friend.
Rob."

This was a clay backed/hamon treated bladed forged from 2 inch round W2 tool steel.
The mild steel take-down fittings were hot-blued.
And the handle is a pretty nice piece of Desert Ironwood.
I'm proud to have made it for our friend.
  (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/rph6.jpg)
Title: Re: One for Rob Peel
Post by: Tim Fishell on January 27, 2009, 08:45:00 AM
Man Karl what a beautiful knife!!  Keep up the good work buddy!!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: One for Rob Peel
Post by: longbowben on January 27, 2009, 08:46:00 AM
VERY NICE
Title: Re: One for Rob Peel
Post by: Terry Green on January 27, 2009, 08:51:00 AM
Karl....no worries on the post Sir....Sponsors are allowed to make periodical posts on the PowWow....nice looking knife!!!
Title: Re: One for Rob Peel
Post by: Guru on January 27, 2009, 09:04:00 AM
awesome!  

That knife that you made for Terry that I used in TX was an incredible tool! I'm a taxidermist,but it's not everyday I get to use such a fine knife   :notworthy:    :clapper:
Title: Re: One for Rob Peel
Post by: 4runr on January 27, 2009, 09:37:00 AM
An outstanding knife for an outstanding person!  Well done Karl!
Title: Re: One for Rob Peel
Post by: kbaknife on January 27, 2009, 09:37:00 AM
Thought you guys might appreciate this:

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/rphA-1.jpg)
Title: Re: One for Rob Peel
Post by: 4runr on January 27, 2009, 09:40:00 AM
Incredible!
Title: Re: One for Rob Peel
Post by: robtattoo on January 27, 2009, 10:22:00 AM
Weeeeee!   :D    :D    :D    :D  

I am a happy little piggy today!   :clapper:

Karl has had his work cut out for him with this 'un, I've never ordered a custom blade before & it's hard, indecisive work being on the other side of the buying process!   :biglaugh:  

Can't thank or praise you highly enough Karl. Thanks Brother!
Title: Re: One for Rob Peel
Post by: d. ward on January 27, 2009, 10:29:00 AM
Wow thats beautiful Karl..Rob any chance you will be bringing that one to Que'bec this spring ..bd
Title: Re: One for Rob Peel
Post by: Whip on January 27, 2009, 06:53:00 PM
Absolutely stunning!!!
Title: Re: One for Rob Peel
Post by: hormoan on January 27, 2009, 09:43:00 PM
Save some money Joe, he may just bring a few to Texas   :thumbsup:   Remember Hunt Its pig sticker, not only a beauty, turns out oh so functional   :D   I gotta stop buying bows and get one of his knives. Wait first a job maybe   :biglaugh:

I'm still not sure of arming the english with weapons such as those though.   :biglaugh: