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2023 build #17925879 12/21/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Last edited by michiganroadkill; 12/21/22. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17925924 12/21/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Top two blade blanks are pending new for 2023. Lite Semi Skinner and Snub Nose. The 2023 build will be focused on the patterns shown on the left side. 1. Bully Bob 2. Bob 4. 5" Boning Knife 6. MI Slim---Original and Drop Point 11. Snub Nose-----aka Mannlicher's small knife 12. Lite Semi Skinner Some left over blades from previous grinds pictured on the right side will be available. Currently not planning on making more of these than what is on hand and available now. 3. TB45 5. DP-8 7. Hill Country 8. 5" Skinning Knife 10, Clip Bob I have received some S35VN sheets and I am putting a scheme together for amount of each pattern to be cut out. Thanks Tim Last edited by michiganroadkill; 12/21/22. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17926010 12/21/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan For those who have already spoken for a knife in the next build, I have logged your request in. This build will be spread over most of the year. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17926427 12/21/22 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,689 N. Central Florida, and Miami Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,689 N. Central Florida, and Miami Are they ready yet? 🤣. Looking forward to an original Michigan Slim. Sam......

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17926515 12/21/22 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,410 Oklahoma M mike_e_miller Campfire Regular mike_e_miller Campfire Regular M Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,410 Oklahoma I like number 11.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17926516 12/21/22 Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,443 new mexico S specialK Campfire Regular specialK Campfire Regular S Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,443 new mexico Ill take a #1

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17926542 12/21/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan specialK You want that Bully Bob with an added finger guard??? Or no guard but with a finger notch??? Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17926994 12/21/22 Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,902 Upstate NY T troutfisher13111 Campfire Regular troutfisher13111 Campfire Regular T Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,902 Upstate NY What’s the blade length on #6?

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17927047 12/21/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan #6 MI Slim approx 3 1/4" sharp. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17928152 12/21/22 Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 48 J jermck Campfire Greenhorn jermck Campfire Greenhorn J Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 48 Please send me price on a #4 and #11. Thanks

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17928172 12/21/22 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Put me on the list for a #6 drop point please.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17931726 12/22/22 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 268 Virginia TDC Campfire Member TDC Campfire Member Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 268 Virginia Hi Tim, put me down for a #6 original please

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17932646 12/23/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Roger that. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17932991 12/23/22 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Originally Posted by michiganroadkill specialK You want that Bully Bob with an added finger guard??? Or no guard but with a finger notch??? Thanks Tim Bob with guard. ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17933922 12/23/22 Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 297 Iowa S sjphillips Campfire Member sjphillips Campfire Member S Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 297 Iowa How much for a michigan slim with drop point?

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17934461 12/23/22 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 400 Virginia B Buckster Campfire Member Buckster Campfire Member B Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 400 Virginia I'm interested in the 5" boner knife #4. Thanks

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17935943 12/23/22 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 808 Alaska NMiller Campfire Regular NMiller Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 808 Alaska Do you have a price list somewhere, or is it varied a lot depending on scale material?

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17936604 12/24/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan NMiller I do not have a web site and have never posted a price list anywhere, but prices have held pretty constant for a while. I have several customers that have told me to raise my prices, but this is basically a hobby and not out for a lot of profit. When I give a price it is with micarta or something pretty routine in nature. Some handle materials obviously cost more to acquired or more difficult to work with. I can use your handle material. Most knives run in the $160 - $225 range shipped with a leather sheath. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17937871 12/24/22 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,689 N. Central Florida, and Miami Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,689 N. Central Florida, and Miami Tim, for mine, if you still have some, I like that greenish dyed Camel bone. Sam......

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17938333 12/24/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Sam I will check but I think you got it all. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17952367 12/28/22 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 621 wild wonderful west virginia R rd7fox Campfire Regular rd7fox Campfire Regular R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 621 wild wonderful west virginia I have the 5" boner and the Slim. So glad I decided to on those. About as useful as any designs out there for my needs. Think I'll go a different direction this time. Tim, if you have these blades still on hand, how about a #8 Skinner and a # 5 DP this time. If ok, I'll get with you on the handles later. Terry

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17953716 12/29/22 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 621 wild wonderful west virginia R rd7fox Campfire Regular rd7fox Campfire Regular R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 621 wild wonderful west virginia GWB-your pm box is full or something. Can't send you a pm.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17955385 12/29/22 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,962 N. Idaho B bigswede358 Campfire Regular bigswede358 Campfire Regular B Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,962 N. Idaho I'll take a #5 please, if available Message me information please

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17957279 12/30/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan For those who have spoken for a knife----- If you have not requested a handle material, please pm me and let me know your material preferences and liner color if you want liner under the scales. I usually have a variety of materials on hand, but special requests may need attention. I have a variety of woods, such as walnut, maple, desert ironwood plus some odds and ends. I usually keep black, green, natural/tan and maroon linen micarta on hand but can get anything Jantz has. I usually have some G-10 in basic colors, I am not that big of a fan of G-10 as it is glass filled and quite heavy and is hard on saw blades, but it can be done. I also have antler material such as caribou, elk. limited sambar stag scales and rounds for stick tang blades. Plus other accumulated stuff. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #17960338 12/31/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Not a big issue here, I just like to be ahead of the game if possible instead of last minute scrambling for something I could have gotten easily previously. The manmade stuff is pretty standard with the suppliers, but the natural stuff is best bought when you get a chance to actually handle and look at it. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18000985 01/11/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Well I guess the sabbatical is about over. 2022 was a very busy year and I do appreciate the business. But I an hoping for this year to be down a little and i am going to go a little slower (I think) this year. I am starting to work up the info and batches for this year. I cut blanks for all known orders and add some blades to the build for the late comers and other orders. Not a problem filling all orders I have this year, just not forecasting a ship date yet,but....... S/B sometime from early spring to fall or so. Thanks tor the business. Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18145109 02/17/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Well, I am getting close to a 40+ blade grind. Waiting for the weather to lighten up a bit so the unheated garage is not tooooo cold to work in. Probably another batch grind later this year. I have piece mealed out a couple knives from blades I had on hand and will have a few more in a couple months or so. Then later I will be doing the new build knives. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18174271 02/24/23 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 5,735 Minnesota M MILES58 Campfire Tracker MILES58 Campfire Tracker M Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 5,735 Minnesota I got one of Tim's piece meal jobs in the mail today. Big sized Slim with buffalo scales. Flat out gorgeous. It's in the image gallery but I don't know how to get in into a post in this thread. Last edited by MILES58; 02/24/23.

Re: 2023 build MILES58 #18175228 02/24/23 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Originally Posted by MILES58 I got one of Tim's piece meal jobs in the mail today. Big sized Slim with buffalo scales. Flat out gorgeous. It's in the image gallery but I don't know how to get in into a post in this thread.

Re: 2023 build Cheesy #18177992 02/25/23 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 5,735 Minnesota M MILES58 Campfire Tracker MILES58 Campfire Tracker M Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 5,735 Minnesota Thank You Cheesy!

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18219758 03/09/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Opened up the doors due to some sun shine and a slight break in the weather to do some blade grinding yesterday. Long ways to go, but will be slowly working on this batch in future. Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18240145 03/14/23 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,688 Journeyman Campfire Regular Journeyman Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,688 Tim, back in the USA...shoot me a PM! You can no more tell someone how to do something you've never done, than you can come back from somewhere you've never been...

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18241406 03/14/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18319666 04/07/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Put 47 blades into the heat treat queue. We're getting there. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18322312 04/08/23 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 979 The conservative part of VA E EMoore Campfire Regular EMoore Campfire Regular E Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 979 The conservative part of VA Originally Posted by michiganroadkill Put 47 blades into the heat treat queue. We're getting there. Good to hear!

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18324280 04/08/23 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,734 Great Lakes State 4 405wcf Campfire Regular 405wcf Campfire Regular 4 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,734 Great Lakes State I'm looking forward to my next one! Hope to see you in Coopersville. 405wcf

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18347397 04/16/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: 2023 build geedubya #18348934 04/17/23 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 5,735 Minnesota M MILES58 Campfire Tracker MILES58 Campfire Tracker M Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 5,735 Minnesota Ok Geedubya, tell me about that chef's knife. What steel and how do you like it? I am seriously thinking on asking Tim for a chef's knife in S35VN.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18397702 05/04/23 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,734 Great Lakes State 4 405wcf Campfire Regular 405wcf Campfire Regular 4 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,734 Great Lakes State Geedubya, Glad to see you are enjoying West Michigan beer with the West Michigan blade!

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18402973 05/06/23 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,689 N. Central Florida, and Miami Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,689 N. Central Florida, and Miami My Michigan Slim with buffalo horn scales showed up in today's mail. I am MORE than pleased. Sam......

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18404040 05/06/23 Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 9,051 T TimberRunner Campfire Outfitter TimberRunner Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 9,051 I got my 5" boning today. Here it is next to the Michigan slim. Excellent.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18411591 05/09/23 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,690 Michigan, In , Boon S saddlering Campfire Ranger saddlering Campfire Ranger S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,690 Michigan, In , Boon Oh those look Great! Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18411719 05/09/23 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 268 Virginia TDC Campfire Member TDC Campfire Member Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 268 Virginia Very nice! I’ve got a couple coming from this order. Can’t wait to get my hands on them

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18411806 05/09/23 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 5,735 Minnesota M MILES58 Campfire Tracker MILES58 Campfire Tracker M Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 5,735 Minnesota I have a couple variants of the slim and a bigger one all in S35VN from Tim and have been cutting a lot of meat with the smallest of the 3. I am more impressed with that steel every day! It's by far the easiest knife steel to live with of anything I've ever used.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18413429 05/10/23 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 400 Virginia B Buckster Campfire Member Buckster Campfire Member B Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 400 Virginia Just got my desert ironwood boner in the mail today - really pleased. Tim is a superb craftsman and a pleasure to deal with - we're lucky to have him here!

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18419866 05/13/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan There are a few of you customers in this run that have not expressed a handle material preference yet. I will be sorting out and notifying once again those who have not responded to this matter. I am in the building mode and have shipped a few. Quite a few to go yet so be patient please. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18420401 05/13/23 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,999 Tallahassee, FL USA P pacecars Campfire Tracker pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,999 Tallahassee, FL USA Take your time Ronnie Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18420699 05/13/23 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,419 The Woodlands T tdd4570 Campfire Regular tdd4570 Campfire Regular T Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,419 The Woodlands Tim If there is still room on this year’s schedule, I would like a MI slim DP. Just let me know. Thanks Dave

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18527143 06/23/23 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Don’t be jealous of my wood. #6 Drop Point

Re: 2023 build Cheesy #18527578 06/23/23 Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 19,467 MAGA B BillyGoatGruff Campfire Ranger BillyGoatGruff Campfire Ranger B Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 19,467 MAGA Very pretty!! MAGA

Re: 2023 build BillyGoatGruff #18527636 06/23/23 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Originally Posted by BillyGoatGruff Very pretty!! Thanks. Box elder. And I’ll use the heck out of it.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18529016 06/24/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 280 H hitman Campfire Member hitman Campfire Member H Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 280 Super nice Cheesy! I got a pkg from Mr. Tim yesterday, a MI Slim original and his new Lite Semi Skinner. He does Good Suff!

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18543183 06/29/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Getting some more out. I think I can see the light, but not sure it is the end of the tunnel. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18619069 07/28/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan I am anxious to hear some reports on how the new patterns perform. The Lite Semi Skinner and Snub Nose are now in the hands of some of you. Mannlicher reported the original Snub Nose was quite the deer unzipper. Probably works as a edc also. No other reports yet, so...... We may have to wait for fall seasons to get here. Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18622557 07/29/23 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,999 Tallahassee, FL USA P pacecars Campfire Tracker pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,999 Tallahassee, FL USA I got a Snub Nose with Desert Ironwood and a 5” boning knife with Micarta scales the other day. I absolutely love the boning knife! I haven’t used the Snub Nose on anything yet other that cutting off arm hair to see how sharp it is…..it is vary sharp. They both are. The little place for your thumb on top of the “Boner” works exceptionally well and makes short work of a chicken. It and the Snob Nose should work well on deer and pigs plus I have one of his Michigan Slims. I like Tim’s knives if you can’t tell Ronnie Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18623445 07/29/23 Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 2,915 north east fla 4 44mc Campfire Regular 44mc Campfire Regular 4 Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 2,915 north east fla Tim I have to confess I have not took the time to work on the blank blade I got from you a wile back . life has been the way . but I thank you for what you did for me

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18627710 07/31/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan I do not normally part with blade blanks, so hope you are able to get something constructive done with it. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18647574 08/06/23 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri My buddy brought me a few dozen ears of corn from his in laws in Wisconsin. The Olt works great for gutting sweetcorn.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18751495 09/12/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Well, I am pretty well caught up with the original requests this go around. There are a few late requests and special customs that I need to grind, HT...... etc and I have some left over standard pattern blanks to grind. I do have a couple heat treated blades available also. If you have any current interests get with me. See first two posts at the start of this thread. I am not sure what I will do next year. May not buy more steel and just work through the steel, blanks and blades I have on hand. These last two years were the busiest yet but..... Getting older but not totally ready to stop making knives, so...... Hope to hear some more reports as hunting season gets here. Thanks Tim Last edited by michiganroadkill; 09/12/23. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18751736 09/12/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN I can’t brag on the slim enough. I really like those knives. Tim I sent a pm or added to an old one actually about getting a boning knife to go along with the slims.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18751835 09/12/23 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,168 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,168 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Tim What is your method for sharpening and what angle? Thanks If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18751958 09/12/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan I use and Edge Pro to sharpen most knives. Work down to 600 grit at about 20 degrees and do a couple swipes on an impregnated leather strop, Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18754801 09/13/23 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,168 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,168 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Thanks Tim. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18789418 09/25/23 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,731 Alabama 4 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 4 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,731 Alabama Well my dad got to see the 5” boning knife in action this weekend and was very impressed. Looking forward to your 2024 batch looks like I’ll be ordering one for him too.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18820367 10/06/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Should I put you down for a 5" Boning knife from the next batch? Tentative at least??? ThanksTim I am getting ready to do some grinding of the next batch. Last edited by michiganroadkill; 10/06/23. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18822503 10/06/23 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Skinned/quartered a second deer tonight with this years build. Didn’t snap a pic of using it with my boys deer a few weeks ago. [/url]

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18822513 10/06/23 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 347 S sns2 Campfire Member sns2 Campfire Member S Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 347 Super Duper!

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18822533 10/06/23 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Originally Posted by michiganroadkill Should I put you down for a 5" Boning knife from the next batch? Tentative at least??? ThanksTim I am getting ready to do some grinding of the next batch. Put me down for a 5” boner…

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18822807 10/07/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Roger that. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18849189 10/17/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Just sending a batch of blades for heat treat. I should have and extra blade or two of most patterns shown at the top of this threat. Be finishing them this winter. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18849274 10/17/23 Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 425 Kentucky G Grumman Campfire Member Grumman Campfire Member G Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 425 Kentucky Tim if you have an extra original Mi Slim put me down for it please. I’ll send you a PM.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18888043 10/31/23 Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 990 Texas C CRJ1960 Campfire Regular CRJ1960 Campfire Regular C Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 990 Texas I’d like a #4 boning knife if ones available. "You may all go to Hell, and I will go to Texas" - Davy Crockett

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18889126 10/31/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan I have one 5" Boning knife in the queue for heat treat that is not spoken for yet. PM me if you want it. Be a few months yet. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18889254 10/31/23 Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 88 Fulshear, TX T TD5427 Campfire Greenhorn TD5427 Campfire Greenhorn T Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 88 Fulshear, TX Pm sent

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18889803 10/31/23 Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 990 Texas C CRJ1960 Campfire Regular CRJ1960 Campfire Regular C Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 990 Texas PM sent "You may all go to Hell, and I will go to Texas" - Davy Crockett

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18890433 11/01/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan PMs answered. No more 5" Boning knives left in this build. I will need to buy more steel for next build sometime in 2024. Some other models still open. PM interests and I will review. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18903073 11/05/23 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 5,728 North Carolina C colodog Campfire Tracker colodog Campfire Tracker C Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 5,728 North Carolina I'm really enjoying this new model from Tim! "Camping places fix themselves in your mind as if you had spent long periods of your life in them. You will remember a curve of your wagon track in the grass of the plain like the features of a friend." Isak Dinesen

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18905106 11/06/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Yeah, I am thinking I will carry this model for the deer opener next week. Want to see if it field dresses and skins as good as I expect it will.. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build colodog #18905904 11/06/23 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,168 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,168 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Originally Posted by colodog I'm really enjoying this new model from Tim! What is this one called? If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: 2023 build ironbender #18905932 11/06/23 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 5,728 North Carolina C colodog Campfire Tracker colodog Campfire Tracker C Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 5,728 North Carolina I think it's the Snub Nose or the Bull Nose I've forgotten.. It's not too big and not too small. Great steel and super sharp! Edit, I found the card Tim sent with the knife and he named it a Small Bull Nose but I might have the first one out the shop. If the name gets tweaked it won't matter. It's a great knife! Last edited by colodog; 11/06/23. Reason: add comment "Camping places fix themselves in your mind as if you had spent long periods of your life in them. You will remember a curve of your wagon track in the grass of the plain like the features of a friend." Isak Dinesen

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18906763 11/07/23 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,168 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,168 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Thanks. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18906952 11/07/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan If you refer to the first post in this thread, you will see this pattern as a Lite Semi Skinner. S35VN steel and approx. .100" thick stock. Thanks Tim PS: I believe that colodog talked me out of that one. It was a first off that I was playing with before making it a permanent pattern. Last edited by michiganroadkill; 11/07/23. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18907390 11/07/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas From last weekend in deer camp! and ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18913960 11/09/23 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,419 The Woodlands T tdd4570 Campfire Regular tdd4570 Campfire Regular T Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,419 The Woodlands Hey Tim What do you have planned for the 2024 build options? I got my 2023 build bloody last weekend and it is sweet. Thanks Dave

Re: 2023 build geedubya #18915522 11/09/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN Originally Posted by geedubya From last weekend in deer camp! and ya! GWB G what is the top knife? Do you happen to have any more pictures of it?

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18916452 11/10/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Dave Sent you a pm. I have a couple blades extra with this current grind/build. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build Kaleb #18916790 11/10/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Originally Posted by Kaleb G what is the top knife? Do you happen to have any more pictures of it? OK here are the latest two from Tim The one you inquired about Tim calls the "Lite Semi Skinner" I am very impressed with it, to put it mildly, and expect it to get quite a bit of use in the future. The second Tim calls the "Snub Nose"knife. I have not used it yet. Best, GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18916845 11/10/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN Thank you sir!

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18916892 11/10/23 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 347 S sns2 Campfire Member sns2 Campfire Member S Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 347 GW, those are beautiful and functional. Super nice. That snub nose will be a deer skinning assassin.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18916980 11/10/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas The three Olt's that I played with last weekend All three are S35VN, and I like the "toothy" edge Tim achieves. ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18918584 11/10/23 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 268 Virginia TDC Campfire Member TDC Campfire Member Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 268 Virginia Used my Michigan slim and light semi skinner to gut, skin and debone a nice 8 pt. buck last weekend. Very pleased with performance! Sorry for no pics.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18919416 11/11/23 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,779 Western VA D Dude270 Campfire Tracker Dude270 Campfire Tracker D Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,779 Western VA Used my MI slim on a buck and a doe the last few days. Did a wonderful job. Great pattern. I like the looks of that lite semi skinner a lot

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18939316 11/19/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Thanks for the reports. I have not yet had a chance to field test the Lite Semi Skinner but I figure it to do multiple jobs very well. Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18940667 11/19/23 Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,736 (513) F Folically_Challenged Campfire Tracker Folically_Challenged Campfire Tracker F Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,736 (513) Broke-in the Michigan Slim on this feller Monday: Just what I was looking for to work in the nooks & crannies. Very happy with it. Many Thanks, FC "Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a banquet." - Mrs. FC

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18946535 11/21/23 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 621 wild wonderful west virginia R rd7fox Campfire Regular rd7fox Campfire Regular R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 621 wild wonderful west virginia Another thanks to Tim for his Lite Semi Skinner. I used this yesterday (11/20/23) to skin a whitetail. Brought a big smile to my face using this laser cutter. Knife is bottom one in pic.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18946676 11/21/23 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 347 S sns2 Campfire Member sns2 Campfire Member S Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 347 Wow, Rdfox. That is the nicest set of Olts I have seen. Congrats.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18966100 11/28/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Thanx, Tim! ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #18966363 11/28/23 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 347 S sns2 Campfire Member sns2 Campfire Member S Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 347 GW, you are a flat out badasss mofo:)

Re: 2023 build rd7fox #18966374 11/28/23 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 347 S sns2 Campfire Member sns2 Campfire Member S Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 347 Originally Posted by rd7fox Another thanks to Tim for his Lite Semi Skinner. I used this yesterday (11/20/23) to skin a whitetail. Brought a big smile to my face using this laser cutter. Knife is bottom one in pic. Gorgeous set of knives!

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19010215 12/13/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Tim Olt Boner, S35 VN Venison backstrap and tenders cleaned up, courtesy of the buck above. ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19011383 12/14/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Cool GW!!!! "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19011404 12/14/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan FWIW I received a couple sheets of S35VN yesterday. I am finishing up current build for this winter in the next month or so. Will start thinking about 2024 in January. I will be slowing down a bit I am thinking. Blades available will be along the lines of the first post on this thread. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19014773 12/15/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan WOW!! Got the bill. $46/# for S35VN. I do not intend to raise prices due to increased prices for materials, but it is getting expensive. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19030998 12/20/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Merry Christmas, guys! Beaver Knife, Lite Semi-Skinner, Buffalo Horn, S35 VN, & Pork Loins Thanx, Tim! ya! GWB Last edited by geedubya; 12/20/23. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19041548 12/24/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan I got to personally field test the Lite Semi Skinner on a donated doe this week. I am quite pleased with how it performed skinning and cutting up the deer. Seems to be a pretty good pattern for both. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19042405 12/24/23 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,689 N. Central Florida, and Miami Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,689 N. Central Florida, and Miami Tim, I still like A2, O1, D2, S30V, CPM 154.................and I could use one of those 5 inch boners. Just saying.......... Sam......

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19043477 12/25/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Sam I have pretty much landed on S35VN and think I will stay with that. It has gotten plenty of good reviews. I just had some blanks water jet cut out of sheets of that steel. Some are 5" boner blanks so I can put you on the list for the next grind/build if you wish. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19062103 12/31/23 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan I am finishing up the last of the blades in this last grind. Some more notices will go out in a couple days. I will be doing a 2024 grind/batch but not getting started right away. I will be adding a couple blades in a pattern called "Pro Hunter" with the stuff listed in the start of this thread. I have a couple projects (for myself mostly) and a couple very special requests to take care of next. Then another batch of blades. Happy New Year. I am not happy with the years going by so fast anymore, but I am done with this one. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19062239 12/31/23 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 347 S sns2 Campfire Member sns2 Campfire Member S Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 347 That is a lovely knife. Bet you get lots of orders. Last edited by sns2; 12/31/23.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19068325 01/02/24 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Sent out a bunch or notices today. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19085099 01/07/24 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Gotta wait until September to try my new 5” boner out.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19106621 01/14/24 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Got the orders from the last go round done. Now have to start working on later requests that came in. Need to profile, surface grind flat and remove mill finish, drill holes, grind bevels, heat treat, final grind. do handles,sharpen and sheaths. Getting started, but slow going. Had 4 separate power outages just this week. We are in the bulls eye of the cold and snow blowing across the country. Snow has been very wet and trees are holding a bunch of it. Kinda sucks. Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build Cheesy #19123738 01/18/24 Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 136 S.W. Pa(Acme) P pappabear Campfire Member pappabear Campfire Member P Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 136 S.W. Pa(Acme) What are the scales on your 5" boner? I'm on his list for one for 2024. Easy's gettin' harder everyday

Re: 2023 build pappabear #19127091 01/19/24 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Originally Posted by pappabear What are the scales on your 5" boner? I'm on his list for one for 2024. Ironwood with yellow liners.

Re: 2023 build Cheesy #19127216 01/19/24 Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 136 S.W. Pa(Acme) P pappabear Campfire Member pappabear Campfire Member P Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 136 S.W. Pa(Acme) Thanks, they look good. I was thinking ironwood for my next one..now I'm sure! Easy's gettin' harder everyday

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19180394 02/04/24 Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 990 Texas C CRJ1960 Campfire Regular CRJ1960 Campfire Regular C Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 990 Texas PM sent on a lite semi skinner. "You may all go to Hell, and I will go to Texas" - Davy Crockett

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19186412 02/06/24 Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 131 M Muley217 Campfire Member Muley217 Campfire Member M Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 131 Pm sent on a bob.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19187470 02/07/24 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Thanks Guys. Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19188778 02/07/24 Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 27 L LJD2 Campfire Greenhorn LJD2 Campfire Greenhorn L Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 27 Are you still making any of the bird and trout pattern as I seen those not to long ago and think that it is a awesome pattern.

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19189011 02/07/24 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan LJD2 The bnt kinda morphed into the Michigan Slim. I might have a left over blade in some form of the bnt pattern if you are interested. Thanks Tim Last edited by michiganroadkill; 02/07/24. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19189419 02/07/24 Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 27 L LJD2 Campfire Greenhorn LJD2 Campfire Greenhorn L Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 27 PM sent

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19190364 02/07/24 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 287 Chandler AZ O onerifle Campfire Member onerifle Campfire Member O Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 287 Chandler AZ Tim, Sent you a PM on some knife blades. Please let me know how to order and pay. onerifle

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19190737 02/08/24 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan Scott/onerifle ( and others.) Thanks for the inquiry. I do not normally sell just blades for others to assemble and finish. There are multiple supply houses that provide a wide variety of blades ready to assemble. I keep fairly busy just making blades and finishing knives that that are ordered and I sell complete. Thanks Tim Jantz, Texas Knife. CCK Industries, etc. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19190764 02/08/24 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 287 Chandler AZ O onerifle Campfire Member onerifle Campfire Member O Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 287 Chandler AZ Tim Thanks for the reply. I know you are busy and no problem. I was really interested because your steel is so highly recommended! Thanks Onerifle

Re: 2023 build michiganroadkill #19254295 02/28/24 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,112 western michigan I am about ready to start on grinding the next batch of blades. The weather and old age mood swings has made it difficult to get moving. High 72 sunny yesterday. High 20 snowing and blowing today. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".