Wow

Pure, functional, art!

Now thats a form of art I can appreciate,well done by all.

How can you put a price on something like this? I'm sure it'll be way out of my bid range, but for those that do bid you better hunker down and watch up 'til the very end. This is at least a four figure knife.

The children at St. Jude's will reap a bountiful harvest off the superb talent and generosity from the creators of this work of art.

It has been a pleasure following this thread and seeing a length of forged steel being transformed into an heirloom masterpiece.

Well done guys!!!! One fantastic knife and sheath, a true work of art by the craftsmen of Trad Gang. This has been a fantastic project to watch from start to finish and you all have done such a fine job of detailing your progress. This is going to raise some serious $$$$ for St. Judes and I'm looking forward to watching the bidding on this one.

If possible can we get the knife back to Karl or Lin so we can get some more good finished pics of knife and sheath. I'm just thinking of final shots for magazine article guys. Karl and Lin, you guys know best, is what we have posted here good enough or do we need few final good ones?

For everyone wondering what I'm talking about. When I had the idea for this project my intention was to write and submit an article on the project to Knife and Blade magazines and perhaps TBM and the Compton Newsletter. I want to get the craftsmen involved good exsposure for their efforts and also show evryone what a fantastic contribution the Trad Gang Family makes to St. Judes each year. It really is a fantastic thing that our family of traditional archers achieves. So not only will the owner get an amazing knife, they might also get it published in some cool magazines.

Dave,  
     I have arranged to have Chuck Ward photograph the knife/sheath package as soon as Robin get's it to me. Chuck's work is seen world wide in a number of publications as well as noteworthy books. It will provide a very crisp and formal final photograph. I also will make sure there is a hard copy 8 X 10 to go with the knife. If you have suggestions to add to this, please just ask.

 Of course any of the work in progress shots you need will be available as well. Thank you Dave for concieving this fine idea and helping it along to completion.  It's been a pleasure to work along side Karl, Doug, and Robin. Thanks to all involved.

Fantastic Lin, your way ahead of me and thats great. Once you have that shot will you go ahead and post it on St. Judes auction forum. I'll be in touch re article once auction over. Gotta have the final sales figure in the article for sure.

Awesome guys!!!!

Now that is nice!    Great job guys.

Well, here she is and I think it turned out great. The auction is up and ready for your viewing, but I thought it would be good to top off the thread with a full view shot of the finished knife and sheath. Thanks to all involved and to you who are planning to bid.

If you have any questions even now, please ask. It would be an honor for any of us to assist.

 

Amazing          

I saw this knife posted on the St Judes Auction forum last night...and just sat back in my chair in awe.

         

Thats a knife!!! Kinda knife Mrs. Green should buy her husband for Christmas or anniversary    

Whomever, hangs this one on their belt will be a lucky soul and will have made miracles happen for the kids at St. Judes. BID HIGH, BID OFTEN AND ENJOY.

I think Mrs. Green and Mrs. Stinson should get into a bidding war!!!!   That I want to see.    

           

I forgot to mention something.    

It seems the reason we made this knife had a similar affect on each one of us, including Robin. I guess it make you want to do more than called for. He made a little leather tool holder and braided lanyard for the take down tool Karl made. A lot of "us" went into it.

Holy Cow! is that thing beautiful.  I know my bank account will never by able to buy it,  but the kids at St. Judes are going to really benefit from it.

Outstanding work, Gentlemen!!!!  I've been using one of Karls takedown Bowies for a few years now!! Beautiful work Guys!!!

Lin
The picture Chuck did sure came out super. Really shows every detail. It was sure a pleasure to work with all of you and Hunt it had a great idea. Hope to meet you, Karl and David in the future. I had the pleasure of Doug and Karens company a couple days this week.
Looking forward to the fun to start, and the cause of helping kids be well.