If anyone wants to post up anything comments about the Blade Show, we could put it all in one place here. I understand all that many people from Trad Gang may not be going, but I know, Lin Rhea, Kevin Evans, Pete Crowl and myself are.
Our illustrious forum owner, Terry Green is going, I hope to see Ray Hammond and others, too, if ya'll can make it.
Here are some knives I'll be dragging along as soon as Scott Teaschner is finished with the sheaths and the blades are hot-blued.
The guard on the spalted maple gets hot-blued as well.
(Three more to go!)
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WOW!
I'll be there Karl
I should be there. I'm getting some things made to put on my table. I just finished a small damascus hunting knife. I should get the picture up soon. I look forward to seeing everyone.
Table 10-Q
Nice selection Karl.
Really nice Karl.
Been really busy farming, haven't been
in shop in quite awhile ,but I'll get some posted up soon
I will be attending on saturday and I will definitely be buying some blades. I will make it a point to stop by and say Hi. I think all guys here make quality blades and I enjoy reading and learning on this forum.
Can't believe I'll be on the road in 8 days and this is my first knife done?! :eek:
Yet, the others need very little, like hot-bluing, etc.
This is a Pack Knife with a 6 1/8" blade of high layer "wispy" twist, twisted wrought iron guard and a beautiful hunk of stabilized feather walnut that almost looks like it has paint brush marks through it.
I just love walnut.
See ya' in Atlanta!
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The "Octo" Hunter's Bowie
One I haven't made another one of in four years now.
I find this particular knife relaxing to build.
W2 blade and Blackwood with stainless take-down fittings.
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Karl, I love all your creations, however the "Octo" Bowie really does it for me! That handle really looks comfortable! And the slight Recurved blade and the "bright Furnature" completes the knife!
Have a great Blade Show!
Steve
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Potomac Forge
Great work Karl! Exactly the kind of craftsmanship we have come to expect. That wrought iron gets me. Well done!
Chris
Yep, it's gonna be a great show!! Wish I was gonna be there... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Me too, Doug. I just messaged my wife and asked if she was up for a road trip to Atlanta next weekend. She didn't sound very excited about the idea of dragging the three boys (youngest is 4 months) on an 8 hour drive "just to see a bunch of knives". :D
Maybe next year. ;)
Tell her you'd be happy to bring back some pictures and giver her a report!
QuoteOriginally posted by Rusty Snuffers:
Me too, Doug. I just messaged my wife and asked if she was up for a road trip to Atlanta next weekend. She didn't sound very excited about the idea of dragging the three boys (youngest is 4 months) on an 8 hour drive "just to see a bunch of knives". :D
Maybe next year. ;)
Gonna miss you and Karen there, Doug.
One I call the "Sombrero"
1095 Damascus with a mortised handle of stabilized curly maple.
Pinned handle with stainless inserts.
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Is the show in Atlanta every year or does it travel? I can't make it this year but would love to plan a trip for 2013.
Rusty
Every year for several years. Usually in the first week of June.
How do you determine how many knives to take to a show?
Quick video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9-h47gmF6E
I just realized I've been posting my photos too large!!
I apologize.
That sombrero hunter trips my trigger! I think the contrasting dark blade and light handle really make that knife POP. I think the pins add quite a bit to the handle. Darn nice hunter! Does this get one of Scott's sheaths?
QuoteOriginally posted by Two Tracks:
WOW!
EXACTLY!!!!!!
Time. I'd be taking a few more if I had the time to make them.
QuoteOriginally posted by gables:
How do you determine how many knives to take to a show?
Sombrero movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKf7XgRl2W0&feature=youtu.be
Krazy Maple Hunter!!
It just dawned on me that there are three people represented here in this knife, me, Scott Teaschner and Pete Crowl.
Of course, me - the knife, Scott - the sheath, and what you guys may not know, is that Pete creates this spalted maple.
To do it requires Pete to cut down a certain sized maple tree at just the time of year so that it contains the right amount of sap.
Then he cuts it up, covers it up and baby sits it out in the woods for a year or more always keeping it at the right moisture, checking for spalting, etc., etc.
Then he has to cut it up into blocks, dry it, stabilize it, and so forth.
And I'm proud to have it on this knife.
Thanks, Pete and Scott.
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That's very cool Karl, Thanks for the mention. Very nice package.
Video for Krazy Maple:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYyAKXV1E9s
That Krazy Maple knife is BEAUTIFUL. Fantastic case too. Is that a 5" blade?
5 1/2".
QuoteOriginally posted by Hopewell Tom:
Is that a 5" blade?
That last one is so pretty Karl.
I took it to bed with me last night. :eek:
QuoteOriginally posted by Lin Rhea:
That last one is so pretty Karl.
A little something I call "Wicked Walnut"
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:nono:
That octo hunter is my favorite knife you've made by far. Incredible work! :thumbsup:
Here's a link to the Wicked walnut video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKu5Tw4MG2M
How'd it go, guys? Anyone take pictures?
:campfire: