total disaster Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 My grandfather was well known in this area for his blacksmith skills as well as his hunting knife making when I was about 10 I would say I begged him to build me one. I looked threw lots of his knife books and picked out the shape I wanted and me and him sketched out how we wanted it to look. I would help him in the forage and he would get me to do alot of the work...I got to pick the handle and guard we worked together and he let me do as much as I could without him taking over LOL we never really gave it a lot of time in the finishing department as I suspect he thought I would ruin it and I think he kinda made it to keep me quite LOL not long after he had a stroke and was still tinkering around but nothing like before and as the years went his age really took affect. I hadn't used this knife in years and had set in closet at mom and dads probably since the summer it had made. I dug it out and took it to one of my grandfathers best friends who use to work with him and still makes knifes today. I had him made a sheath and all so ad my grandfathers and my name on the blade along with cleaning it up. this knife may not be the best but it holds alot of meaning to me and will be carrying it on my moose hunt this fall along with every other time I will be going hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Very nice....much better than just buying one of the shelf. Something to remember and treasure and pass down to your children if you have any. Great looking piece. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Neat knife, Justin. I'd carry it on me too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Awesome story to go with an awesome looking knife......I too would carry that knife with me on every hunting adventure I took!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 It doesnt matter if a knife like that ever passes through a single hair on an animal. Its far more special! Nice knife and a great backstory too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 all the money in the world can't buy you another one. it is a great knife and i too would bring it on all my hunts. just don't set it down in the woods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I also have one of Lee's knifes as well Justin, he made it just for me and it hangs on the wall in my man cave .... by they way, Lee is your Great Grandfather ..... I could not resist but to correct you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Justin - beautiful knife and may I say Thank You for making the decision to carry the knife. We knifemakers pride ourselves on making tools meant to be used. All too often I hear "But it is too pretty to use." Use that knife and each time you make a cut with it remember your Great Grandfather and all the times you were able to stand by his side watching him work, creating tools for generations to use and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 That is quite a knife, Justin. I couldn't agree more with Ross. Making that knife for you was special to your great grandfather, no doubt. I am glad to see your are going to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Special meaning there for sure. Very nice knife Justin, good luck on those upcoming hunts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Ross hit the nail on the head. Beautiful knife that will always be special to you and the memory of your great grandfather. Put it to good use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Heirlooms hold a special place in our heart. Especially those those that have a hunting or outdoor meaning. Use and enjoy that knife and the memories will always stay fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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