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Originally Posted by Judman
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Fairly certain that’s the model I have on order but mine with Westinghouse crosscut jigged with red liners. Very excited to see that one.

Woodson, you goin Damascus?

No sir. 154.

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Copy that, Damascus is cool lookin, but I’m with you. 👊🏻


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What a .003 tapered tang looks like

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how you do that without burning the metal up or breaking/bending the end is beyond me

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Originally Posted by gene270
how you do that without burning the metal up or breaking/bending the end is beyond me


There’s magic in those hands.


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Rick’s work truly stands out from the crowd.


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Originally Posted by antlers
Rick’s work truly stands out from the crowd.


It would be really tough to beat, that’s for sure.


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WOW!


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Gene270 you could cut yourself with that taper as well as the edge. They get a little brown and you can move it from side to side!

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Originally Posted by antlers
Rick’s work truly stands out from the crowd.

Couldn’t agree more. For us neighbours to the north of you folks, we have to pay a real premium, 35% more once the exchange and PayPal fees are factored in. We pay a sht load more taxes than all you folks in our Socialist Wonderland to begin with. Makes these knives bloody expensive.

Guess what?

My new Crotts lasted in my home for a month before I sold it, to place an order with Rick. I’ve fallen deep down this rabbit hole, and while there are many wonderful makers, to these 55 year old eyeballs, the level of finish on Rick’s fixed blades simply sets him apart.

If there is someone better, I’d love to know.

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Originally Posted by gene270
how you do that without burning the metal up or breaking/bending the end is beyond me
High rpm and sharp belts is the trick.
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how you do that without burning the metal up or breaking/bending the end is beyond me


There’s magic in those hands.
lots of scars. Anybody can make knives. A man just has to stay at it.


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Rick’s work truly stands out from the crowd.
Gracias sir


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Originally Posted by antlers
Rick’s work truly stands out from the crowd.


It would be really tough to beat, that’s for sure.

Lots of good makers in today world. Thank you

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Originally Posted by antlers
Rick’s work truly stands out from the crowd.

Couldn’t agree more. For us neighbours to the north of you folks, we have to pay a real premium, 35% more once the exchange and PayPal fees are factored in. We pay a sht load more taxes than all you folks in our Socialist Wonderland to begin with. Makes these knives bloody expensive.

Guess what?

My new Crotts lasted in my home for a month before I sold it, to place an order with Rick. I’ve fallen deep down this rabbit hole, and while there are many wonderful makers, to these 55 year old eyeballs, the level of finish on Rick’s fixed blades simply sets him apart.

If there is someone better, I’d love to know.
I do my best. Thank you

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Westinghouse layered spalted scales. Fish shield out of a piece of 1924 Fokker airplane propeller

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That is one fokking nice knife.

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that swedge is what, a mile long?

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That’s a dandy!


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That’s a beaut…. Is it sold already?

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No doubt Rick is at the top of the heap.

One of the most important things to remember -----
"High rpm and sharp belts is the trick."

More mistakes made due to trying to stretch out some belt life.
Just my 2 cents.


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Rick, did that filet knife go to an OSU fan. The liners are a hint:)

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Exceptional knife. The Fokker inlay is killer.

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Just incredible.

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