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Thuya Burl SS Dragonfly
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 12:00 am
by Vess
Thought I'd torture you with some juicy pictures again... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Finished another small project: modified SS Dragonfly with a thuya burl/birdeye scale and filework on the blade. Also did small "teeth" on the handle (where my index finger usually is) for an additional grip. Came out quite nice, but still a lot harder to work with compared to the new SS Cricket... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
<img src="
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Now, next on the chopping block is the new and much improved SS Jester. Any suggestions? I was thinking either amboyna, padauk, bloodwood, lacewood or thuya again. And maybe a leather pouch so it won't get all scratched up... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 1:52 pm
by dialex
You just can't help it, right? <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> As usually, it's a pleasure to see your work, Vess <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
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Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 3:44 pm
by CKE
Nice work again there Vess! Make sure you post Jester pics when you are done. I don't know any of those types of wood so I would say go with a dark one. Take Care!
"everything else is just a jeep"
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 3:52 pm
by Stevie Ray
Nice work .... It's really a good looking knife. What did you use to bond the wood to the knife?
SR
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 4:35 pm
by Talon
Very nice work. There is a wood popular here in the Sonoran Desert called Mesquite (same stuff you BBQ with). They make some really nice furniture out of it. I think I would give that a try if I was going to make a handle.
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 6:53 pm
by Blades
Very nice.
Blades
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 9:23 pm
by matthewdanger
That is beautiful!
I think birdseye or flame amboyna would be great for that Jester. I can't wait to see it.
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 10:28 pm
by J Smith
WOW!
I learn something new everyday,even though I don't want to. Jeff
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 10:45 pm
by jaxon
That is truly exceptional Vess.<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Jaxon
Live to Ride....Ride to Live
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 10:33 am
by sal
Very nice work Vess. thanx for sharing.
sal
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 5:50 pm
by Sword and Shield
Ever ponder selling those as a side job, Vess? The quality is definitely there. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
By the time you read this, you'll have already read it.
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 6:44 pm
by Vess
<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Well, I thought about it, but they usually don't sell on EBay for more than $100, and given the cost of the knife and shipping I'd only get about $7/hr, maybe less. No way to make a living... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
But if I can get them, play with them, customize them and sell them while making a little profit, I'll probably do it as a hobby as long as I have time... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 7:48 pm
by dafox
That's great work. Look forward to seeing more in the future. Keep up the good work.
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 8:39 pm
by Stevie Ray
Vess ... nice Cricket too ... (grinning)
SR
Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2003 8:46 am
by Vess
It *was* a nice Cricket, it's gone already, and I didn't even get to really play with it... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Ah, well. I'll get another soon enough, SE probably... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
