Title: St Jude 4 Inch Piece of Tippit Steel....Surprise!
Post by: tippit on June 05, 2013, 03:35:00 PM
Post by: tippit on June 05, 2013, 03:35:00 PM
I was flabbergasted today when I contacted Benny (winner of 4 Inch Piece of Tippit Steel). I had assumed he would want the the finished Bare Bone Blade with the Curly Maple handle especially since he bid it to $675. Nope he said "Really have my heart set on a bare bones blade." I'm really thrilled that he bid it up for the Kids...But a bare 4 inches of steel for $675 !["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
So I hired him to be my tester. I included my Horse Stall Mat blade to get an opinion on which one he preferred. I carry both but the horse stall mat handle is the hardest handle material to work as the grinder whats to rip it out of your hands. But the grip of the rubber horse stall mat is excellent even though it's a bit ugly. Thanks Benny for all your support for the Kids...tippit
As soon as I get some sheaths made, these will be off to Benny...
(http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp83232%3Euqcshlukaxroqdfv5833%3Dot%3E29%3A%3A%3D878%3D%3C4%3C%3D38%3B9878%3B5%3B32%3Cnu0mrj)
So I hired him to be my tester. I included my Horse Stall Mat blade to get an opinion on which one he preferred. I carry both but the horse stall mat handle is the hardest handle material to work as the grinder whats to rip it out of your hands. But the grip of the rubber horse stall mat is excellent even though it's a bit ugly. Thanks Benny for all your support for the Kids...tippit
As soon as I get some sheaths made, these will be off to Benny...
(http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp83232%3Euqcshlukaxroqdfv5833%3Dot%3E29%3A%3A%3D878%3D%3C4%3C%3D38%3B9878%3B5%3B32%3Cnu0mrj)
Title: Re: St Jude 4 Inch Piece of Tippit Steel....Surprise!
Post by: rbcorbitt on June 05, 2013, 04:03:00 PM
Post by: rbcorbitt on June 05, 2013, 04:03:00 PM
Thanks to both of you, Benny and Jeff!
The kids will benefit from your generousity!! :thumbsup: :clapper:
The kids will benefit from your generousity!! :thumbsup: :clapper:
Title: Re: St Jude 4 Inch Piece of Tippit Steel....Surprise!
Post by: jcar315 on June 05, 2013, 05:04:00 PM
Post by: jcar315 on June 05, 2013, 05:04:00 PM
:clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: St Jude 4 Inch Piece of Tippit Steel....Surprise!
Post by: ber643 on June 05, 2013, 05:56:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on June 05, 2013, 05:56:00 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: one for each of you!
Title: Re: St Jude 4 Inch Piece of Tippit Steel....Surprise!
Post by: Matty on June 05, 2013, 05:57:00 PM
Post by: Matty on June 05, 2013, 05:57:00 PM
:clapper:
Awesome jeff! And don't shake your head. Its worth every red cent!
Awesome jeff! And don't shake your head. Its worth every red cent!
Title: Re: St Jude 4 Inch Piece of Tippit Steel....Surprise!
Post by: ronp on June 05, 2013, 06:11:00 PM
Post by: ronp on June 05, 2013, 06:11:00 PM
Thank you both for your generosity. It will be greatly appreciated, I'm sure. :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: St Jude 4 Inch Piece of Tippit Steel....Surprise!
Post by: FerretWYO on June 05, 2013, 06:27:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on June 05, 2013, 06:27:00 PM
Great work to both of you.
Title: Re: St Jude 4 Inch Piece of Tippit Steel....Surprise!
Post by: WhiteBeard121 on June 05, 2013, 06:51:00 PM
Post by: WhiteBeard121 on June 05, 2013, 06:51:00 PM
What wonderful gestures here at tradgang! I am humbled and inspired by all of you.
Title: Re: St Jude 4 Inch Piece of Tippit Steel....Surprise!
Post by: Duckbutt on June 05, 2013, 06:52:00 PM
Post by: Duckbutt on June 05, 2013, 06:52:00 PM
Not surprised a bit he picked that one.
Title: Re: St Jude 4 Inch Piece of Tippit Steel....Surprise!
Post by: tippit on June 05, 2013, 09:10:00 PM
Post by: tippit on June 05, 2013, 09:10:00 PM
Thunder storms here all day. Good day for leather work...sheaths are made and ready for mailing. I would have put my stamp on the leather but I took most of my knives & stamp back to Boston. Good reason to meet up sometime Benny ;)
(http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp5434%3A%3Enu%3D32%3A4%3E%3B87%3E672%3EWSNRCG%3D38%3B998737232%3Cnu0mrj)
(http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp5434%3A%3Enu%3D32%3A4%3E%3B87%3E672%3EWSNRCG%3D38%3B998737232%3Cnu0mrj)
Title: Re: St Jude 4 Inch Piece of Tippit Steel....Surprise!
Post by: benny on June 06, 2013, 09:22:00 AM
Post by: benny on June 06, 2013, 09:22:00 AM
Man...I am just blowed away by Jeffs generosity. I can't wait to get my hands on them and put'em to use. Thanks again for putting your knives up for the the kids.
It would be an honor to share a camp fire sometime.
It would be an honor to share a camp fire sometime.
Title: Re: St Jude 4 Inch Piece of Tippit Steel....Surprise!
Post by: on June 06, 2013, 11:13:00 PM
Post by: on June 06, 2013, 11:13:00 PM
Congrats benny!
Bisch
Bisch
Title: Re: St Jude 4 Inch Piece of Tippit Steel....Surprise!
Post by: PV on June 07, 2013, 05:27:00 PM
Post by: PV on June 07, 2013, 05:27:00 PM
Great job both of you! Jeff and his blades are truly one of a kind.Had a chance to check out the horsematt handle this spring. It is some great handle material IMHO.
Title: Re: St Jude 4 Inch Piece of Tippit Steel....Surprise!
Post by: maineac on June 07, 2013, 06:42:00 PM
Post by: maineac on June 07, 2013, 06:42:00 PM
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper: