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Title: Sneak Preview for Shell--more Pics added
Post by: tippit on April 07, 2007, 09:46:00 PM: I've been workin' on a few new ideas. Now with Shell going 1/2 & 1/2 on a little St Judes project with me. I got to thinkin' "Shell does so much for everyone" that she deserves a little something special. Here's a sneak preview...Doc
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/St%20Judes%202007%20Knives/07StJudes21.jpg)
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Post by: Bodork on April 07, 2007, 09:48:00 PM: Oh man! I love that! Can't wait to see the rest of it.
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Post by: vermonster13 on April 07, 2007, 09:48:00 PM: What a tease! LOL
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Post by: Jerry Jeffer on April 07, 2007, 09:57:00 PM: Awsome!!!!!!!!
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Post by: snakewood3 on April 07, 2007, 10:03:00 PM: Thats some fine file work..
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Post by: 4runr on April 07, 2007, 10:03:00 PM: Doc, you are the MAN. It couldn't be for a more deserving person!!!
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Post by: TimBow2 on April 07, 2007, 10:52:00 PM: fine looking file work for sure!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: JEFF B on April 07, 2007, 10:54:00 PM: you sly old dog that is going to look awesome when finished LOL!!!!
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Post by: Marblesonac on April 07, 2007, 10:57:00 PM: WOW!! Nice file work...you couldn't do it for a more deserving person!
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Post by: sticshooter on April 07, 2007, 11:04:00 PM: HAHAHAHA SHE WAS JUST ON HERE AND DID NOT SEE THIS POST! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA nOW FOR SOME FUN!HHEHEHEHEHEHEHE!!!!!!<><
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Post by: Golden Hawk on April 07, 2007, 11:05:00 PM: Shell's gonna flip when she sees this.
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Post by: sticshooter on April 07, 2007, 11:06:00 PM: HEY DOC I JUST LOOKED AT MY TIPPIT KNIFE AND I DID'NT SEE ANY OF THAT AWESOME FILE WORK! WHAT GIVES.<>< :knothead:
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Post by: tippit on April 08, 2007, 06:30:00 AM: Frank,
You got one too early! Remember once someone gets famous/infamous whatever, the early pieces are worth a lot more...say 200 years :biglaugh:
Doc
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Post by: loyd on April 08, 2007, 06:37:00 AM: what kind of file are you using to get the thorne so sharp loyd
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Post by: adkmountainken on April 08, 2007, 07:33:00 AM: HOLY COW what fantastic file work!!!! that will sure be a special knife and going to a great person who does so much for so many others. Doc, this is a very nice thing for you to do!!!
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Post by: tippit on April 08, 2007, 08:11:00 AM: loyd, I use a 1/2 round marking file that I modify to get a sharper edge...Doc
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Post by: tippit on April 08, 2007, 08:15:00 AM: This is only step 2 of a 4 step real vine pattern. I'm still progressing to to that stage. When you stop learning new tricks, you stagnate...Doc
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Post by: AZStickman on April 08, 2007, 08:16:00 AM: Nice work and a great gesture Doc..... I can't think of anyone more deserving... :thumbsup: Looking forward to seeing the finished product....Terry
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Post by: tippit on April 08, 2007, 08:18:00 AM: Terry, The St Judes Bow Auction with knife will have some surprises too...Doc
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Post by: AZStickman on April 08, 2007, 08:52:00 AM: I can't wait to see it..... :bigsmyl: Terry
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Post by: Guru on April 08, 2007, 09:03:00 AM: My goodness!!! Incredible Doc :notworthy: :notworthy:
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Post by: hormoan on April 08, 2007, 09:13:00 AM: Sweet knive for a even sweeter gal. We are watching for more sneaks on this one! :thumbsup:

Brent
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Post by: Killdeer on April 08, 2007, 09:24:00 AM: Admit it, you're using that new EDM you just got! (JK!!!)
Fine work for a fine lady. How appropriate! :clapper:

Killdeer
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Post by: Frenchymanny on April 08, 2007, 09:55:00 AM: Beautiful work!
I wish I could do things like that :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:

I'm readyfor the auction!

F-Manny
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Post by: sticshooter on April 08, 2007, 09:56:00 AM: Ya'll know that now I am going to have to start picking up after myself just so she lets me hold it once in awhile :rolleyes: . Great job Doc. She will be one happy lady. And I know I will not hear the end of how awesome the file work on HER KNIFE is for a long time lol. I am going to show her this right now. HEHEHEHE. HAPPY AND BLESSED EASTER EVERYONE.<><
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Post by: TexMex on April 08, 2007, 10:24:00 AM: Beautifull!!!!
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Post by: tippit on April 08, 2007, 11:19:00 AM: Well I guess that was just a tease. But I wanted to make sure Shell was ready for our St Judes duo. Her fancy leather & bead work would make any knife look good. So this is just an early Thank You. Keep watching for all the great St Judes Projects that everyone is doing. Here are 3--St Judes knife backs, Shell's, and maybe one for me :)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/St%20Judes%202007%20Knives/29.jpg)

Now I did forget one thing about Shell. She dearly loves cocobolo. I'll let her explain that. But since this is a personal knife for her & she is blond, I think I have the perfect piece of coco to go on the handle...Doc
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/St%20Judes%202007%20Knives/Shellknife1.jpg)
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on April 08, 2007, 11:44:00 AM: :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Shell on April 08, 2007, 01:16:00 PM: Jeff......

I really need to compose myself for a moment...I am floored with this. I am terrible in the spotlight and I really need to reflect on what I want to say. I am desperately trying to finish my prior commitments of my orders from so many setbacks and will be pondering on your kindness and those beautiful photos and sentiments from you and comments from everyone else whom I don't feel I deserve all that much while I work today....

I'm quite speachless and emotional right now and I will be back in a while to post appropriately on this.

You are the epitome of the words "treasured friend."
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Post by: razorsharptokill on April 08, 2007, 01:31:00 PM: That is beautiful work!
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Post by: Irish on April 08, 2007, 01:48:00 PM: Well, Doc, all I can say is :clapper:
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Post by: ber643 on April 08, 2007, 08:20:00 PM: Beautiful work, for a beautiful person - inside and out - and one of my favorite folks. Ya doin' sooooo good, Doc.
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Post by: INstickbowguy on April 08, 2007, 08:24:00 PM: Shell is a very awesome individual and is more generous than anybody i know on this forum....more than deserving shell.....you are truly respected and appreciated
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Post by: JC on April 08, 2007, 08:44:00 PM: Awesome stuff there Jeff. Your work with the file is as precise as that of your scalpel.

And couldn't agree with your choice of recipiants more...Shell has and continues to give deeply to many folks. Enjoy it Miss Shell, please show us a pic of your finished work.
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Post by: vermonster13 on April 08, 2007, 08:47:00 PM: Going to be quite some auction this year. Those are real sweet Jeff. Shell I think we're all as anxious to see it as you are. Great folks doing for great folks. Does it get any better than that?
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Post by: Shell on April 08, 2007, 09:13:00 PM: Jake, You are very kind with your comments but I must say that I'm an unmentionable fraction of the generosity on this site. There are so many on here who soar with their giving and I know this first hand as I have been on the receiving end more than not.

It is an absolute pleasure to be a part of this trad family and know that once you mingle with these wonderful folks, you will find out that there are much more deserving than I who succeed your compliments and feel you will in time see this. That's why we call it our home ;)

I could give names but then this thread may overload :)
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Post by: JEFF B on April 08, 2007, 11:10:00 PM: you are one special lovley lady shell and to have so much give in your heart for other people you realy deserve that beautiful knife that jeff is making for you.god bless lovley lady.brother HO'NEHE :notworthy: :notworthy:
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Post by: Danny Rowan on April 08, 2007, 11:33:00 PM: WOW, outstanding work Doc and it could not go to a more deserving person. If one of those is going on St Judes you can bet I will be bidding on it.

Danny
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Post by: Bodork on April 08, 2007, 11:40:00 PM: Man, that's going to be one nice knife. Going to one heck of a fine person too. Can't wait to see what she makes to compliment it. It'll be awesome!
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Post by: sticshooter on April 09, 2007, 05:44:00 AM: Hey did I ever tell you guys that she cooks to. Yep I am blessed way more then I could ever deserve. My Shell is one of a kind. Thanks to everyone for the kind words and most of all to Tippit you my Friend are top notch and a Class act. Right up there with alot of others.<><
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Post by: Deer Slayer on April 09, 2007, 01:05:00 PM: Man I just saw this thread, I agree with everyone's sentiments. That is going to be one beautiful knife that is going to a deserving and beautiful hearted lady! Heart of gold...Miss Shell has for sure!! Way to go Doc! Two class acts that deserve all the good fortune God blesses them with! :thumbsup:
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Post by: Shell on April 10, 2007, 11:08:00 AM: Jeff, I am honored! I really can't say much more about this than I really am floored! The St. Judes project is a team effort and you did'nt have to do this but your heart can't help it :) we all know you too well....

I have always been an admirer of your skills and your eye for beauty in design and style. Frank always drooled over these knives of yours and like I said before, I finally got to experience why once I got one of those in hand. The knife is my most used tool as one is to you (Doctor) but not the same reasons as I'm no doctor but I truly appreciate the way one fits in your hand with multi functional qualities and beauty.

I thought Frank was rubbing off on me with his obsession for blades but I know now it's just been my own hidden obsession all the while. I became exposed to so many beautiful creations by everyone on this site that I am finding myself admiring so much more and not as JUST a tool anymore.

Now when you have those qualities stacked upon the special meaning in a custom made gift, that is what just gets me. The thoughtfulness is why I am extremely thrilled about this knife and although feeling very undeserving, it's made by you. Frank and I both feel about you as a very special friend. You are one of the best Jeff, and you don't even know it because of your true humility. :) :campfire:
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Post by: Shell on April 10, 2007, 11:12:00 AM: Almost forgot to add, that coco is like my baby boxer girl whom I love so much...she's the child I never had...and when Jeff offered to make me one of his knives, I asked for cocobolo because of my girl and he even added the extra touch of the sapwood which really ties it all together...this is what I mean by Tippit, He is very thoughtful and this touched my heart to tears along with the beautiful file work and detail. I never dreamed this could be so beautiful. I am so anxious to see the rest of the thread...and will check in every so often. :)
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Post by: DarkeGreen on April 10, 2007, 12:06:00 PM: How 'bout now...what's it look like today? :)
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Post by: tippit on April 10, 2007, 02:07:00 PM: I'll put handles on some of these this weekend. Thanks for asking...Doc
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Post by: Shell on April 10, 2007, 02:24:00 PM: :D :D :D
A true master ponders at his work first, only a masterpiece does this man build. :notworthy:
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Post by: tippit on April 10, 2007, 02:30:00 PM: Shell, I think the sap wood has made you...well it's just a knife for a friend :)
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Post by: Shell on April 10, 2007, 02:39:00 PM: Ok...now where's the little "sappy" graemlin I'm lookin' for? :confused:

"she" must have run off somewhere....LOL

I'm sappy yet very honest. :)
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Post by: Killdeer on April 10, 2007, 06:00:00 PM: ...she's the child I never had..

We are sisters in that.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/Spirit/Spirit600.jpg)

Congrats on the recognition of what you do, which is, after all, who you are.

Killdeer :clapper:
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Post by: Nakohe on April 10, 2007, 09:00:00 PM: Wow, That is one great knife for a very deserving Lady. That cocobola sure looks like Stella's coat doesn't it?

Killie, You have a great looking child also.

Donald
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Post by: Nakohe on April 10, 2007, 09:02:00 PM: Shell,

Check your e-mail. :bigsmyl:

Donald
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Post by: Jim Jackson on April 16, 2007, 04:19:00 PM: ttt
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Post by: Shell on April 16, 2007, 04:39:00 PM: I copied the finished pics to this post Jeff...they are so pretty, did'nt want to lose them :)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/fishrofmen1/Picture011.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/fishrofmen1/Picture010.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/fishrofmen1/Picture014.jpg)

Killdeer that painting is beautiful! The detail looks so real! :campfire:
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Post by: Killdeer on April 16, 2007, 06:03:00 PM: That's 'cause it's a photo that I played with. If you send that knife down here, I can do the same for it! :thumbsup: