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Congrats Anthony - what a beaut!

Congratulations Tony - glad to hear some good news for a change.

Ladder Pattern Raindrop pattern Twist pattern is like the one in the picture that Leo posted of my Tactical Master. Wolf tooth Pattern

Okay - I have decided to go with my Tactical Master instead of a Chef Knife. Next question, what pattern Damascus to make, I am proficient in Ladder, Raindrop, Twist and of course Random. I have also been working on a new pattern which is a take off on the Ladder Pattern and which was developed by Master Smith Jerry Fisk called Wolf Tooth. Thoughts?

My Dad was a Marine veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. As a result he wouldn't have anything to do with hunting, fishing however was another story altogether. So, I grew up fishing Nags Head, the Outer Banks and every little stream that would take a fly anywhere on the east coast. When I was 17 A gentleman who would later achieve fame for his co-authorship of the book 'We were Soldiers Once, and Young" moved in down the street from us. Joe Galloway became a lifelong friend that took me under his wing and had me walking the fields of Virginia after squirrel and quail in no time. It wasn't until after my own tour in the Marines that Joe and I headed to South Dakota for the first time after the king of all wing shooting the Pheasant. Joe and I still get together every now and then to bust a few birds, I am hoping to take him hog hunting here in SC this next summer, he has been offered a postion at the Citadel so he will be moving in the spring to take up residence in Charleston.

Ben - I feel your pain.

Thanks everyone, I am still in disbelief somewhat. I have been emailing back and forth with the principals at the Museum to get some more details. Long story short, this will be part of a new gallery showcasing contemporary makers from around the world. There are only 5 makers from the U.S. that have been asked to participate. If none of the 5 they have asked then they will move down their list to the next ones until they get the 5 for the gallery. They are limiting the number of participants from each country to 5. If at any time I decide to remove my knife from display then another on the list will be asked to take my place so that there will always be 5 US makers on display. I can have a total of 2 knives on display at any time after the first year, I also have the option to switch out the knives in the display without losing my place. They were nice enough to provide me with the names of the other 4 makers that have been invited and we talked at length last evening. It is evident from our conversations that the Bowie is everyone's first thought as is also evident here. After all the discussion we 5 came to the conclusion that for all of us to make a Bowie at this time would be rather redundant even though we each have our own style - A Bowie is a Bowie, no way around that. I am considering taking Anthony's (Adjam5) advice and make a Damascus Chef knife, the folks in Italy have informed me that if this were the case then I would be allowed to make a set of no more than 3 and it could count as my single entry at this time. Thoughts?

Thanks - with a sheath $145.00.

I have been asked if I would consider making a knife which would be on permanent display at the Culter International Knife Museum in Sardinia, Italy. I can make any type of knife I wish, but I am in a quandry as to what to make. I can only send one knife at this time with the option of adding another to the display in a year. I have always trusted in the views of those here and would really appreciate your input as to what type of knife and handle, etc. I am pretty sure it will be Damascus but am at a loss beyond that. In all honesty I am totally flabbergasted at this point. I was fortunate to visit this museum back in the early 70's while serving with the Marines over there, now to be asked to provide a knife for permanent display is beyond my wildest thoughts.

WOW, that looks fantastic!

Thanks everyone, this one is headed over to South Africa shortly, the client just picked her up to take her to her new home. www.giraffebone.com Hey, I just can't bring myself to make an ugly knife

This Lady heads off to her new home tomorrow. 9 1/2 inches overall length with a 4 1/2 inch drop-point blade of 440-C Stainless. Handle scales are Stabilized Giraffe Bone with Black Dymondwood backers. Handle rivets are 416 stainless.

Mike - I am so sorry to hear this has turned out this way. However, I know you will make the best of this suckie situation. Just what is wrong with crossbows, I have to ask because there are some of us who have no other alternative for hunting with an arrow.

Given the state of the economy, you are a brave soul to squander your savings in such an ill advised manner.

I'd take the left fork myself - just sayin

"St. Peter don't ya call me, cause I can't go."

Outstanding! Thanks Joe, I had not seen this. Great way to start my day.

"If the right one don't get ya, then the left one will."

"My right hand is Iron and the left one is Steel"

They will soon be crossing upstream, downriver of the westernmost eastern edge of the northern south corner of the estate.

"Another day older and deeper in debt"

Okay - did I mention that I'm JEALOUS! I do hope your "Lady" will be making the trip with you. Would love to see some pics of her in action.

18 tons

Great pics Steve - I would have to put one of those Geese in the oven though.

If I drove my canoe into the middle of the desert and had 6 flat tires, how many pancakes would it take to fix it?