Thanks Jim, thanks Chris.
On Oct 12, 2014 4:17 PM, "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Beautiful finish work, Rick.
>
> Here's wishing you a quick recovery.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
> On 10/12/2014 1:11 PM, Rick Beckrich wrote:
>
>> Another variation on the traditional Kephart pattern.
>>
>> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=14705
>>
>> This from a thrift store butcher knife - "ForgeCraft High Carbon" -
>> that's been kicking about in my 'to-do' box for over 10-years.
>> Just knew I'd have a use for it someday. ;o) Anyway, in staying with
>> the surgeons orders* to avoid any strenuous activity, I've been
>> putzing
>> in my workshop as you can no doubt tell.
>>
>> Probably of interest to bushcrafters or re-enactors only: Rather than
>> loose the original taper to the blade, I shortened this one from the
>> rear. After tempering the shank and redrilling holes, I fitted new
>> handles of black walnut (from one our trees) reshaped the blade to
>> proper spear point and blued/blackened the blade. Obvious deviations
>> from a 'true' Kephart are the rounded rectangular cross-section of my
>> grips - his were almost cylinder round - that and the square butt.
>> Kephart's was rounded.
>>
>> *Just for fun, I had a mini-stroke last month and they discovered 75%
>> blockage in both Carotid arteries. Had one stent put in earlier this
>> month and the second one this past Wednesday. Both went well, and as
>> of
>> today I'm up and about (slowly) and feeling great... better'n new in
>> fact. I'll admit - it does feel strange to celebrate your 83rd
>> birthday
>> in a hospital bed. Anyway, finished this knife this morning. I like
>> it.
>> Think I'll keep this one for myself. Now to make a sheath for it.
>> Cheers to all, Rick
>>
>
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