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Offline kbaknife

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One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« on: January 27, 2009, 07:14:00 AM »
Rob asked me to make a knife for him to take on his upcoming Texas hog hunt.
Some of you know that Rob is from England. What others may not know is that he and his wife are moving to the US and are at this moment packing!
They've been dealing with immigration for some time now to get everything legal.
Isn't that strange? Going through "Immigration" to make your move to the US legal?
Anyway, I got his knife done yesterday and sent him this photo.
He's a little busy and asked me to post this up here:

  HOT DIGGETY PIG!!!!!
 
That's just perfect mate, I couldn't be happier with it!
The Ironwood is delicious. Beautiful colour variation & the blade is .......well.....it's perfect. Just perfect!
Would you mind posting it up on TradGang please?  (I can't type well with this big of a grin on m'face!)
Thanks for everything Brother. I can't wait to meet you in person & shake your hand.
Take care my friend.
Rob.

This was a clay backed/hamon treated bladed forged from 2 inch W2.
The mild steel take-down fittings were hot-blued.
And the handle is a pretty nice piece of Desert Ironwood.
I'm proud to have made it for our friend.
   
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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2009, 07:17:00 AM »
Outstanding!!!
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2009, 07:21:00 AM »
Karl, That is soooo nice! I like the combination of shades in the blade and the IW.

Maybe Rob can get to some of the regional knife shows and we can all meet up. That would be great.   :campfire:  Lin
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2009, 07:25:00 AM »
Man, I certainly hope so.
I think his wife's got him on a short leash. We might have to sneak in and steal him!
(Just kidding, Rob.)
Once he gets settled in, I think we'll see him everythwere.
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When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
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Offline vermonster13

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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2009, 07:28:00 AM »
Outstanding.
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Offline prarieboy

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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2009, 07:33:00 AM »
Rob should be proud Karl!
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Offline mwmwmb

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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2009, 08:51:00 AM »
nice one  :clapper:
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Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2009, 09:11:00 AM »
Cool, maybe we'll get to see some pig blood on that thing fore long!!
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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2009, 09:33:00 AM »
Beautiful!
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Offline Ray Hammond

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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2009, 09:34:00 AM »
Karl, thats just great as always!

End of May is fast upon us! Looking forward to seeing you and Lin then.
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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2009, 09:38:00 AM »
Thought you guys might appreciate this:

 
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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 d. ward

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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2009, 10:26:00 AM »
Karl you've out done yourself on that one beautiful knife.I hope Rob brings it to Que'bec with him this spring...bd
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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2009, 10:31:00 AM »
SOOOOOOrrry thee keeeybooardfs    asll gummmmmmeddd   up wiithh  ddrrrool!!!!!!!!!

It's a thing of beauty, isn't it! I cannot WAIT to get me sticky little paws on it  :thumbsup:

Doc, I'll probably still not have put it down by June  :biglaugh:
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Offline Nosight

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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2009, 10:42:00 AM »
What more can be said??????

OUTSTANDING...Pretty much says it all...

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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2009, 01:32:00 PM »
Karl,  That is really cool!  Rob is pickin' me up in San Antonio.  I might just have to bring my metal detector to find that one in all his gear  :)   tippit
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Offline Kevin Evans

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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #15 on: January 27, 2009, 06:13:00 PM »
Rob, I've seen Karl's knives up close and in person on a daily basis,and they are even more beautifull than the pics.Kinda funny Karl can't believe I acually use mine!!!LOL  :bigsmyl:

Karl kinda diggen that  hamon.
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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #16 on: January 27, 2009, 06:42:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by tippit:
Karl,  That is really cool!  Rob is pickin' me up in San Antonio.  I might just have to bring my metal detector to find that one in all his gear   :)    tippit
That might be a good idea!
"Cause if he looses that take-down wrench, he's in trouble!!  :eek:  
(I only make the first one for free!)
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When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
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 Leftieshot

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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #17 on: January 27, 2009, 07:11:00 PM »
What state you going to reside in Rob?
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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #18 on: January 28, 2009, 08:41:00 PM »
Rob, we look forward to having you here as a local resident.  Congrats on your new knife.
Karl, NICE.  
If you haven't posted a photo of the "broken down" knife by now, it's past time.  Helps explain the neat feature of your knives.
Look forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming Blade Show in late May.
Dan
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Offline longbow55

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Re: One for Robtatoo! (Rob Peel).
« Reply #19 on: January 29, 2009, 06:21:00 PM »
I think your starting to get the hang of this knife building thing. It is a beautiful knife. Hope I can get you to build me a hunter/skinner someday.
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