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post Jan 31 2014, 07:49 AM
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You should sell your knives and sheaths. You are extremely talented! You had me with vines and wolf stamp! Speaking of pretty things, that is a gorgeous laker on your wall. How big was he?
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post Jan 31 2014, 08:06 AM
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Thanks! I'd like to sell custom knives with sheaths at some point but still trying to perfect these things and can't go into knife production again until I can afford a 2X72 belt grinder (about $1K). I struggle with justifying saving for either a belt grinder.... or a trommel or banker for the claims. I'd like to incorporate lapidary into the knives at some point too... just not quite there yet.
The Laker is about a 3 footer from Lake Granby, not super huge but a fairly good specimen.


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post Jan 31 2014, 08:17 AM
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Not bad at all from Granby! Most of them now look like snakes. So thin sad.gif. Ooo tough choice! Sander or trommel.... I would buy the trommel first & belt sander in the late summer. At least you'll have something to do in the next winter.
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post Jan 31 2014, 01:17 PM
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Chris - if it helps, I'll loan the trommel to you for the summer after I bring it up there. I would like to see you get into knife production sooner rather than later - faster
and higher returns on your investment. You will have to supply a pump, though - I will be using mine. Let me know if you are interested.


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post Jan 31 2014, 07:23 PM
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Scott, I appreciate that extremely generous offer! Can't do it though.... just wouldn't feel right. Plus I still have a lot of work to do on my damn dams. I believe I will get the belt grinder first though. It will yield a return faster than the trommel and produce throughout the winter months. I might have a killer spring for my business and be able to get both.
You are too cool for offering that Scott. greensmilies-012.gif
I want you up there using it.


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post Jan 31 2014, 07:51 PM
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Will do! I hope to get there two to three times at least..... plus learn more about the process on what we talked about on the phone. That's the real reason for the two wheel
wheelbarrow. I have a real need to learn how to do this properly. The offer will stand - so if you ever want to take me up on it, just let me know. Right now, it's just a fun
machine, not a money-maker. It needs a thorough work-out, and I hope to give it that this year.

Also, thanks! - "Too cool" has never been an adjective used in the same sentence with my name before. smiley-cool14.gif I am humbled. But... careful - my head may get
way too big for my lion skin and I'll have to join the ranks of the "fancy" lads! smiley-laughing021.gif Karen will kill me if I get a kilt and learn to play bagpipes! laught16.gif
And.... I am way too old to start tossing cabers, although - I have been known to huck some very large rocks...... caveman.gif




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post Feb 1 2014, 10:02 AM
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And you know I'll be up there helping this summer too Chris, I was already planning on getting a pump, no reason why I couldn't let you break it in up there... Seriously though, you're cool enough to extend the offer to prospect on your claim, no reason to not help you out as a thank you. In other words, we want you digging and making knives...at the same time. While balancing a tea cup on your nose. And standing on one leg. While dressed as big bird. Well, maybe not the tea cup.

Scott, we'll have to get together after I get back and maybe drive up there together, split the cost of gas for the weekend. I don't know about you, but 12-16 mpg in the blazer adds up quick on a long trip.


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post Feb 1 2014, 10:10 AM
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QUOTE (Dypheron @ Feb 1 2014, 09:02 AM) *
And you know I'll be up there helping this summer too Chris, I was already planning on getting a pump, no reason why I couldn't let you break it in up there... Seriously though, you're cool enough to extend the offer to prospect on your claim, no reason to not help you out as a thank you. In other words, we want you digging and making knives...at the same time. While balancing a tea cup on your nose. And standing on one leg. While dressed as big bird. Well, maybe not the tea cup.

Scott, we'll have to get together after I get back and maybe drive up there together, split the cost of gas for the weekend. I don't know about you, but 12-16 mpg in the blazer adds up quick on a long trip.



Right there with ya! I was hoping for that. I will let you know.


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post Feb 1 2014, 01:26 PM
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QUOTE (Dypheron @ Feb 1 2014, 09:02 AM) *
Scott, we'll have to get together after I get back and maybe drive up there together, split the cost of gas for the weekend. I don't know about you, but 12-16 mpg in the blazer adds up quick on a long trip.


If y'all got room for a third, I'd love to come help out!



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post Feb 1 2014, 04:53 PM
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I've got problem with that if Chris has no problem..... Might get kinda tight in the truck, though - equipment, 2 dogs, you, a caveman, and a fancy lad! smiley-cool14.gif

I'm sure there's room, though, if Brandon's willing to put the bagpipes in the back...... and leave his caber at home.


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post Feb 1 2014, 07:39 PM
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Brandon, I'm sitting here at the ranch licking my wounds from a really challenging day (by old guy standards) and your suggestion honestly had me laughing my arse off out loud in this quiet little cabin. The critters around the cabin are probably thinking I'm on something now. Hell, I was chatting it up with the birds this morning so they all know I'm a nut.
Of course Crusty is more than welcome at my claims! All CP Lifetime members are always welcome. You guys have 40 acres of awesomeness at your disposal with much virgin ground, hard work of course but that's mining. Sometimes not as hard as other times... gotta dig smart. emoticon-misc-004.gif


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post Feb 2 2014, 06:17 AM
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I may pick up a crew cab truck when I get home, assuming there's something decent up at Al Serra. That would solve the comfortable seating quite nicely I think, and still have plenty of room for gear.


I'm glad you got a good laugh out of it Chris, just because you were talking to the birds doesn't make you crazy. Now, if they start talking back...


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post Feb 2 2014, 01:42 PM
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QUOTE (Caveman @ Feb 1 2014, 03:53 PM) *
I've got problem with that if Chris has no problem..... Might get kinda tight in the truck, though - equipment, 2 dogs, you, a caveman, and a fancy lad! smiley-cool14.gif I'm sure there's room, though, if Brandon's willing to put the bagpipes in the back...... and leave his caber at home.


I don't mind driving either, so I can always follow y'all in my Avalanche.



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post Feb 3 2014, 01:13 PM
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ok you goofballs, back to topic..... wink.gif

I'm still in the process of making that sheath and will update.
Meanwhile, I'm working on a quick and fun side project for my taxidermist friend.
I can't shape steel again until I get that 2X72 belt grinder but he wanted this knife so he bought the knife blank and just needs for me to create a handle and sheath. This is a small knife but he says he prefers to quickly dismantle Elk and Bear with this exact knife. The blank is made by Indian River Trading Company, stainless. He said that he wanted an orange/black handle so that it would be easier to deal with when slopped up with hide, fat, blood, etc.
As a note of interest, since I am only fabricating/attaching a handle to a pre-made blade with this project I am not a "Maker" of this knife. The proper term would be "Cutler". A Cutler is not a Knifemaker by technical standards... a Cutler is someone who attaches handles to knives. I am indeed a "Maker"... just not on this little side project. Being a skilled Cutler is prerequisite to Knifemaking.


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post Feb 3 2014, 07:21 PM
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I mean to not step on your toes by suggesting this, but what about an ergonomic, nubby, firm gel-ish handle? Hand fatigue and no grip make gutting difficult. My huband does a "boneless quartering" technique that leaves all the skin, bones, innarss and hide behind. He says that his hands get cold and crampy while doing his thing. He uses this scalpel looking knife with replaceable blades and a weak hilt (? Handle). So I imagine the lack of a handle is what's causing issues.
Just being nosey sorry!
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