Wanta look at my new "Pretty"?

[gbrown]

Last summer, a friend and his wife ask a favor of me, and I helped them out. No big thing, to me, just what any of us would do for friends. Anyway, he had gotten interested in knife making about a year ago and started "dabbling". He said he wanted to make me a knife for helping them. I told him he didn't have to, but he was insistent and I couldn't turn down his offer, or didn't have a good reason to. Anyway, we picked out the blade shape, length, material and looked at scales for the handle. I wanted the scales to accentuate the Damascus blade. He worked on it and we went over it a few times. He kept me up to date on progress, and even changed the wood type for the handle. Below are pictures of my new "Pretty". 10 inch overall, 5 inch blade, burl redwood scales for handle. I love the way the burl and Damascus just blend together. I asked him not to put a belt loop on the sheath, as I carry my knives in a backpack. He said he was going to, anyway, so the next person can carry it on a belt. Its 2 stainless studs that you can slide between belt and pants--carry right or left. Didn't he do a great job matching the sheath texture to the scales? Can't wait to use it next hunting season.

[boltons75]

That is one fine looking knife.

[PbHurler]

That burl DOES accentuate the damascus nicely. Beautiful knife. It looks like it feels good too.

[FredBuddy]

A work of art.

100's of hours of work.

I'm sure you and your friends cherish the relationsip.

[TheGrimReaper]

Really good looking knife!

[GOPHER SLAYER]

I really like the straight simplicity of the blade. I hate the way some knives are being made with all the curves, notches and saw teeth. Hey, a knife is supposed to cut things not saw them. If you need a saw, carry one. Again, a beautiful knife.

[Wayne Smith]

Excellent work, both knife and sheath. Truly an artist.

[km101]

Wow that must have been some favor! That knife is a "one of a kind" treasure! Hope it works as good as it looks.

[MtGun44]

VERY nice knife.

Bill

[gray wolf]

Very talented person and a beautifully cafted knife and sheath.

[smoked turkey]

Your friend created a very fine keep sake for you. It is one of the better looking knives I have seen. It is not only beautiful, but very well balanced looking as well. I know you will cherish it for many years to come.

[Blammer]

that's so pretty I'd be afraid to use it.

[ph4570]

Very nice indeed!

[TXGunNut]

Very nice, a work of art. Seems it will work as well as it looks. Reckon I could wash this guy's car or mow his lawn or something?

[gbrown]

Thanks guys for all the compliments. My friend will enjoy them. It's like Lathesmith's and SwedeNelson's work--art or quality piece of machining? He calls the handle shape his manatee handle. It fits in your hand like your hand in a fine glove. It's just a natural feel. Balanced. Afraid to use it? I may have to go hog hunting so I can use this thing before next October or so. I don't own things I can't or won't use. You will never buy a "never been fired" pistol, rifle or shotgun from my house. I'm sure there are people who own commemoratives, I don't.

[imashooter2]

That is some fair to middlin' "dabbling." :drinks:

I'd love to have the skill and patience to dabble half as well.

[Bad Water Bill]

Your friend is truly an artist and craftsman.

[DCM]

+1 on all of the above!
That is one sweet knife!
Impeccable!
May have to take some orders for knives?!

[gbrown]

He has a variety of knives completed, and currently working on more. PM me and I can put you in touch if interested. Everything he does beautifully, knife work or leather work. He is very meticulous, careful and dang near a perfectionist when it comes to his work, as opposed to me. (Glue it, staple it, get the duct tape, who cares what it looks like, make it work! Anybody got a bigger hammer?)

[H.Callahan]

Wow. All I can say is ... WOOF!

[Beerd]

Day-yam, that is purdy!
..

[hiram1]

wow nice

[Jeffrey]

Curious if he made the blade or bought the blank. A couple of years ago I took a class to make pattern welded steel. That's a lot of work, beautiful piece.

[gbrown]

He bought the blank from a supplier. Not sure which one, it's Alabama Damascus. Should hold an edge great. Time will tell.

[a.squibload]

Very nice.
A stud on the side of a sheath is called
a "frog", carryover from when men wore
a sash instead of a belt.

[cat223]

It's a thing of beauty. Truly an heirloom.

[dudits]

being a knife maker myself i can say that is alot of work!
you friend did a great job as that is a great piece.
carry it with pride.