Forever indebted

[tradarcher816]

Several weeks ago I called a friend of mine and asked about some knives he made. I was looking for something in the 3" to 4" range that would fit comfortably on my belt. I honestly didn't know if I could afford one of his knives because I knew of his quality. I really thought I'd inquire then wind up running to the sporting goods store and buying a gerber, buck, or something like that. In our phone conversation he began to ask me what kind of steel I preferred and what kind of grip material I liked. I had to hang my head and admit my lack of education on the matter. He told me that if I would trust him he would make a knife that he thought I would love.....

Well today my wife told me that he wanted me to come by, I called him and told him I was on the way. When I got there he handed me this...




I was utterly speachless, I've never held a more beautiful piece of craftsmanship. He hand made the blade then made the grip out of a salvaged 100 year old piece of maple from the mill from the town I grew up in! This tugged at my heart strings since my family and I are getting ready to move out further into the country. Afterwards he said " it's gonna cost ya". He said "I want a picture of the first deer, or turkey you kill while carrying it". I was blown away. Ill forever be in his debt for this gift.

Nice blade!

Bisch

[Basinboy]

Awesome looking knife and a heck of a fellow he must be. I know you will cherish it.

[Moots]

The generosity makes the knife even more special.  What a beauty.

[Alexander Traditional]

Originally posted by Bisch:
Nice blade!

Bisch

I really like the shape of the blade to. Great friend to have. Get him on here as a sponsor.

[Bud B.]

An heirloom for your children is born.


A priceless gift.


Man what a beautiful knife and even better friend!!

[VictoryHunter]

Beautiful and such a generous gift!

[azhunter]

Great looking knife. A gift you will enjoy for many years to come. You have a good and generous friend.

[ISP 5353]

A beautiful knife!  You are rich in friends!

[T-Bowhunter]

Beautiful Knife!

[PICKNGRIN]

The story and the knife---WOW!!!!

[Igor]

Great knife and better friend.....I'm sure you will cherish them both....


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Glenn

[non-typical]

A generous spirit gifts both the giver and the receiver. You are both truly blessed. Thanks for sharing.

[Mudd]

Originally posted by non-typical:
A generous spirit gifts both the giver and the receiver. You are both truly blessed. Thanks for sharing.

I can't improve on how Tom expressed himself.

I am in 100% agreement.

God bless,Mudd

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[Norminator]

Priceless

[Cyclic-Rivers]

He makes a nice Knife.  Congrats on your freindship.

[wooddamon1]

Very nice!

[Butch Speer]

Beautiful knife & friend!

[Ric O'Shay]

You have both a great friend and nice knife. Treasure them both.