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Offline Kevin Evans

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First Press Fit Guard
« on: April 05, 2009, 04:43:00 PM »
This is my first press fit have gotta close on other occasions but finally got one that fit properly.It takes longer to press fit than soldier , but makes clean-up a breeze.Hopefully they will all be this way in the future.
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5" blade and 9.75" O.A.
N/S pins and guard
I think California Buckeye or spalted Maple (can't remember) if you guys know what wood please tell me
   Thanks for looking!!!

Offline kbaknife

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Re: First Press Fit Guard
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2009, 05:44:00 PM »
The coloring on that looks a lot like Buckeye.
Appears to be a really sweet user!
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When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
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Offline prarieboy

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Re: First Press Fit Guard
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2009, 05:51:00 PM »
very nice!
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Offline JMR

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Re: First Press Fit Guard
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2009, 06:25:00 PM »
That's a great looking knife! That looks great for a first try, it looks like you have been doing it for years.

Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: First Press Fit Guard
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2009, 06:47:00 PM »
Looks great Kevin.   :clapper:  

Thats a good all around knife. I believe that size will cover everything from rabbits to Moose.

I'm going to say Buckeye too. Lin
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: First Press Fit Guard
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2009, 09:33:00 PM »
Very nice Kevin all the way down to the nice crisp stamp  I appreciate all the detail work!

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Offline Doug in MI

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Re: First Press Fit Guard
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2009, 11:04:00 PM »
Man you build some great knives. I like that handle wood alot.  :thumbsup:
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Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: First Press Fit Guard
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2009, 12:24:00 AM »
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :D
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Offline skullworks

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Re: First Press Fit Guard
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2009, 06:58:00 AM »
Awesome work Kevin! I agree with the Buckeye!
'cuz deer huntin' ain't catch & release!

Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: First Press Fit Guard
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2009, 09:05:00 AM »
Kevin
that's very nice, your are starting to produce knives like lin and karl
good job
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Offline mwmwmb

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Re: First Press Fit Guard
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2009, 09:11:00 AM »
great looking knife.

Offline Dinkee11

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Re: First Press Fit Guard
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2009, 09:22:00 AM »
great job, it feels as good as it looks guys

Offline MYSTIKBOW

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Re: First Press Fit Guard
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2009, 06:34:00 PM »
Kevin,
     Out standing work man! Your attention to detail is first rate. Im blown away by your level of craftsmanship after being at it for  only a little over a year!    :thumbsup:
I reckon so

Offline Brad Singley

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Re: First Press Fit Guard
« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2009, 07:03:00 PM »
Kevin,  Good job on that knife!  My vote is buckeye also.  Once again very good job.
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Offline Jake Rhea

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Re: First Press Fit Guard
« Reply #14 on: April 08, 2009, 02:04:00 PM »
That knfie is awesome. I agree with lin that knie will skin most anythang.  :thumbsup:

Offline DW

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Re: First Press Fit Guard
« Reply #15 on: April 09, 2009, 08:38:00 AM »
VERY NICE KNIFE Kevin!!   Handle, guard, and blade all compliment each other....My favorite Rooster knife so far...Don
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