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Title: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: SKYLER W on May 23, 2008, 02:15:00 PM: OK everyone, first thing is we're amateur knife builders and read and learn from all of the posts here. Tippit and I are working on a project together and one thing led to another, Tippit gave me a gift, and Dad said That to keep it, I had to build a knife for the St. Judes Auction...This is a craft that we want to learn anyway, so we jumped in head-first...Thru a lot of trial and error (actually several errors), we've gotten OK...We recieved a lot of help and advice from several great knife-builders and we owe a lot Thx to Russell Phillips. He showed us how to correctly finish a knife and did most of the work on this one....and made sure that we learned every step......I'll post some pics of the Sheath in a few days. It is beautiful, carved leather...The pics kind of tell the story but here's a little more.....During Turkey season this Spring we found an old Saw mill blade on Summerhouse Mountain here in North Alabama and asked the landowner about it. He said he'd think about it and in a week or so he brought it by the Store....The handle's are Macassar Ebony and Hippo Ivory that was given to me by a friend who's Hippo was destroyed in shipping from Africa...The knife is 6.5" overall and the blade is 3".....Dad cut out the blades and shaped to several styles that we liked and thought felt good in the hand....This knife turned out way better than I thought was possible and I HOPE it brings a lot of $$$$$$ for ST. Judes....Hope yall like it.....Skyler (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1735.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1770.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1773.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1774.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1776.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1779.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1780.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1783.jpg)
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: SKYLER W on May 23, 2008, 02:19:00 PM: (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1786.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1791.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1792.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1805.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1796.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1797.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1823.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1827.jpg)
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: SKYLER W on May 23, 2008, 02:21:00 PM: (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1825.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1828.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1830.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1831.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1832.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1833.jpg)
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: SKYLER W on May 23, 2008, 02:24:00 PM: (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1868.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1854.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1862.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1863.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1858.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1860.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1866.jpg)
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: just a bit outside on May 23, 2008, 02:34:00 PM: Dang, that turned out sharp. Anybody would be proud to carry that little gem!

Greg
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: skullworks on May 23, 2008, 03:22:00 PM: Great job! I hope it get s lots of money and that you and everyone involved had a great time. Keep up the great work!
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: Over&Under on May 23, 2008, 03:53:00 PM: I am definatly bidding on that!!!!

Excellent Job!!!!!
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: oldpaths on May 23, 2008, 04:00:00 PM: awesome knife yall, great job and for a great cause,keep up the good work and I cant wait to see the sheath :clapper:
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: bailebr3 on May 23, 2008, 04:14:00 PM: GREAT JOB GUYS!! looks like a great lil gem! great choice on the scales.
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: KHALVERSON on May 23, 2008, 04:16:00 PM: now thats a father son project to be proud of :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: sticshooter on May 23, 2008, 04:35:00 PM: AWESOME JOB!!!!<><
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: Jack Denbow on May 23, 2008, 06:34:00 PM: Wow Skyler that really looks cool. I will have to add that to my list of things to bid on.
Jack
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: elk ninja on May 23, 2008, 06:41:00 PM: Skyler you kill me! Dude, I wish I was as cool as you, my head on straight as yours! Fantastic knife. I think it'll fetch a record price.
Mike
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: OconeeDan on May 23, 2008, 09:01:00 PM: Skyler, that looks great! And good on you and your Dad and Russell Phillips to give this to the St Judes auction.
Plus, you have learned a lot and can put that into your next knife!
Dan
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: Bodork on May 23, 2008, 09:07:00 PM: That's an awesome joint project knife. Skyler, keep up that intensity for learning and soon you'll be making them all by yourself. I'm sure your Dad is very proud to teach you the value of working with your hands and the blessings that giving brings. Mike
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: tippit on May 23, 2008, 10:23:00 PM: Skyler, That's just too cool! I sure enjoyed your build along. I'm very proud of you! By the way, I know one item I'm bidding on :thumbsup: Doc
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: Leftieshot on May 23, 2008, 10:46:00 PM: Good job Skyler. Mason will be jealous!
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: SKYLER W on May 24, 2008, 12:16:00 AM: Thanks guys, it was alot of fun. It was a learning experience. We are about to get Mason a knife started. Jeff, this was all just practice for the real deal. We are almost ready to put handles on it. Im going hog hunting Sunday and Monday. Maybe I'll be able to break it in......Skyler
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: tippit on May 24, 2008, 06:40:00 AM: Skyler, I definitely will need to see pictures of that. Shoot straight...oops I forgot I'm talking to Skyler so that's a given! Doc
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: swp on May 24, 2008, 10:22:00 AM: Very nice Skyler! What is the blade size and OAL?
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: SKYLER W on May 24, 2008, 10:32:00 AM: 6.5" overall...3" blade.....THX
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: Kevin Evans on May 24, 2008, 01:36:00 PM: Good job Guys!!!
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: Ray Hammond on May 25, 2008, 09:48:00 PM: wow, Skyler....really nice!
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: Guru on May 26, 2008, 05:15:00 AM: Little brother,you never cease to amaze me! Congrats on the hog,that text made my weekend!
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: Al Kidner on May 26, 2008, 05:47:00 AM: Way cool mate, anyone would be happy with a knife like that. I can see the bids going high on that one.

Thanks for the time put into the posting. Enjoy time spent with your dad as well.

AK.
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: JC on May 27, 2008, 08:39:00 AM: Fantastic knife Sky...ANYONE would be proud to have that one on their hip. Beautiful work, love the contrast between the pitted blade and mirror finish.
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: LEOPARD on May 27, 2008, 03:10:00 PM: Very nice Skyler! That's a beautiful knife! Well done mate! ;) I think I'm gonna have to keep my eye on that one in the auction! :D
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: Gerardo on May 28, 2008, 01:48:00 PM: Very nice, making it a father / son experience is the real deal
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: SKYLER W on May 28, 2008, 04:22:00 PM: Here's a few pic's on the Sheath...RH Horizonal belt sheath....Carving was done by a few of ours and I did the stitching....the blood is Dad SHOWING ME HOW NOT TO STAB YOUR LEG :) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1885.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2008.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2013.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2009.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2014.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2015.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2012.jpg)
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: SKYLER W on May 28, 2008, 04:24:00 PM: (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2016.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2017.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2018.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2019.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2020.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2021.jpg)
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: LEOPARD on May 28, 2008, 04:25:00 PM: Nice sheath there Skyler! Well done! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: SKYLER W on May 28, 2008, 04:25:00 PM: (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2023.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2024.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2025.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2026.jpg)
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: B M A on May 28, 2008, 04:56:00 PM: Nice work. I like the way you made the horizontal belt loop. Looks great. Next you will have to give your hand at the carving on the leather.
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: Russell Phillips on June 05, 2008, 11:51:00 PM: This was a very good project for Sky,Don and myself. I realy enjoyed helping them out with the knife. I would like to thank every one for the comments on this knife. This makes us all winners. Thanks to all that bid on the knife for the kids at St. Judes.
Title: Re: ST. JUDES Knife Project ....SHEATH PICS added (lots of pics)
Post by: SKYLER W on June 06, 2008, 12:48:00 AM: THX Russell, and I can't wait for next year....We were humbled by the fact that this knife brought $515.00 on the ST.JUDES Auction and was purchased by Mr. Chris Surtees. Some of you might know that Chris is Overseas serving our country as we speak. THX Chris.....