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Title: A son and his Dad- matching blades
Post by: Ray Hammond on September 17, 2008, 07:29:00 PM
A fine fellow serving overseas bought two knives-one for his Dad, and a matching one for himself.

I built them at his request out of osage, which should "honey" up some with sunlight exposure.

I did the filework on the spine just slightly different so they could tell them apart...but they have matching sheaths, blades, pins, and shape.

a FINE son, and a deserving father, I am certain.

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/rayhammond123/Surteesmatchedosagedamascushunters1.jpg)

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/rayhammond123/surteesosagedamascushunters2.jpg)
Title: Re: A son and his Dad- matching blades
Post by: OconeeDan on September 17, 2008, 08:57:00 PM
Ray, those look nice.  Notice how the two photos show the knives very differently?
Title: Re: A son and his Dad- matching blades
Post by: Steve Nuckels on September 17, 2008, 09:29:00 PM
Really nice blades!  Super nice looking Osage!
Very cool!!!
Title: Re: A son and his Dad- matching blades
Post by: SKYLER W on September 17, 2008, 10:14:00 PM
Very Beautiful. I love the blade shape.
Title: Re: A son and his Dad- matching blades
Post by: vermonster13 on September 17, 2008, 10:45:00 PM
Very nice set indeed.
Title: Re: A son and his Dad- matching blades
Post by: skullworks on September 18, 2008, 07:45:00 AM
Beautiful work Ray!!!!
Title: Re: A son and his Dad- matching blades
Post by: GRAYBEARD on September 18, 2008, 08:55:00 AM
THAT IS SOME HANDSOME WORK.
Title: Re: A son and his Dad- matching blades
Post by: Larry Surtees on September 18, 2008, 09:14:00 PM
They are truly an awesome pair -- I can attest to it.  Ray, thank you and I know they'll come in real handy next September at your place.
Title: Re: A son and his Dad- matching blades
Post by: JEFF B on September 19, 2008, 02:42:00 AM
yup the surtees are great guys.  :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: A son and his Dad- matching blades
Post by: Lin Rhea on September 19, 2008, 06:00:00 AM
That Osage is looking sooooo good. Did you harvest it yourself Ray? Lin
Title: Re: A son and his Dad- matching blades
Post by: Chris Surtees on September 19, 2008, 11:25:00 AM
Ray, thanks for the great knives   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A son and his Dad- matching blades
Post by: Ray Hammond on September 19, 2008, 05:12:00 PM
No, Lin...we dont have too awful many osage in Georgia..and if one falls, there's fifty guys standing around waiting for the wood!

I got it from a TradGang member who provides laminations and other wood items on the Sponsor's Classifieds.

You are welcome, Chris..it was my pleasure to build them for you. Can't wait to meet you next year at hunting camp!