Sneak Preview for Shell--more Pics added

[Deer Slayer]

Man I just saw this thread, I agree with everyone's sentiments. That is going to be one beautiful knife that is going to a deserving and beautiful hearted lady! Heart of gold...Miss Shell has for sure!! Way to go Doc! Two class acts that deserve all the good fortune God blesses them with!  

[Shell]

Jeff,   I am honored! I really can't say much more about this than I really am floored! The St. Judes project is a team effort and you did'nt have to do this but your heart can't help it    we all know you too well....

I have always been an admirer of your skills and your eye for beauty in design and style. Frank always drooled over these knives of yours and like I said before, I finally got to experience why once I got one of those in hand. The knife is my most used tool as one is to you (Doctor) but not the same reasons as I'm no doctor but I  truly appreciate the way one fits in your hand with multi functional qualities and beauty.

I thought Frank was rubbing off on me with his obsession for blades but I know now it's just been my own hidden obsession all the while. I became exposed to so many beautiful creations by everyone on this site that I am finding myself admiring so much more and not as JUST a tool anymore.

Now when you have those qualities stacked upon the special meaning in a custom made gift, that is what just gets me. The thoughtfulness is why I am extremely thrilled about this knife and although feeling very undeserving, it's made by you. Frank and I both feel about you as a very special friend. You are one of the best Jeff, and you don't even know it because of your true humility.      

[Shell]

Almost forgot to add, that coco is like my baby boxer girl whom I love so much...she's the child I never had...and when Jeff offered to make me one of his knives, I asked for cocobolo because of my girl and he even added the extra touch of the sapwood which really ties it all together...this is what I mean by Tippit, He is very thoughtful and this touched my heart to tears along with the beautiful file work and detail. I never dreamed this could be so beautiful. I am so anxious to see the rest of the thread...and will check in every so often.  

[DarkeGreen]

How 'bout now...what's it look like today?  

[tippit]

I'll put handles on some of these this weekend.  Thanks for asking...Doc

[Shell]

:D    :D    :D  
A true master ponders at his work first, only a masterpiece does this man build.  

[tippit]

Shell,  I think the sap wood has made you...well it's just a knife for a friend  

[Shell]

Ok...now where's the little "sappy" graemlin I'm lookin' for?   :confused:  

"she" must have run off somewhere....LOL

I'm sappy yet very honest.  

[Killdeer]

...she's the child I never had..

We are sisters in that.
 

Congrats on the recognition of what you do, which is, after all, who you are.

Killdeer  

[Nakohe]

Wow, That is one great knife for a very deserving Lady. That cocobola sure looks like Stella's coat doesn't it?

Killie, You have a great looking child also.


Donald

[Nakohe]

Shell,

Check your e-mail.    

Donald

[Jim Jackson]

ttt

[Shell]

I copied the finished pics to this post Jeff...they are so pretty, did'nt want to lose them      

 
 
 

Killdeer that painting is beautiful! The detail looks so  real!  

[Killdeer]

That's 'cause it's a photo that I played with. If you send that knife down here, I can do the same for it!