"Official Knife Swap '08 Picture Thread"

[LeeNY]

Here's a pic of the knife and sheath that I got in the swap from skullworks!
 

It's sweet!

Thanks Jeremy for doing the Knife Swap for the second year. I know it's got to be a lot of work.

[brettlandon]

Monday of last week I went to the Post Office to mail my three knives to their respective new owners.  The Postmaster, his name is Dave, brought me three packages of my own.  I took them home and promptly began bailing out my basement.  For those who don't know, we in Iowa have been battling rain, water and swollen streams and rivers.  I have had lake front property for the past week and have been desperately to save my shop in my basement.  At last the water has receeded and the forcast is for no rain.  Yay!  Did anyone say knife swap!
   Now that the packages have been opened and the knives properly fondled, and pictures taken, we can begin presenting the results to the rest of the gang.
   The first package was return addressed from Chris Cade a.k.a. Mechslasher.  Inside was this beautifully napped red headed bone handled insturment of death.
 
   The picture does not do the blade justice.  There are varying hues and flecks which are eye-poping and the edge is wicked sharp.  This knife is going to find a new home in my next quiver.  It is not only a keeper, but a companion.  Thank you very much Chris, I love your stone knife.

   Next to be opened was Chad Holm's box.  Inside was this spectacular knife and sheath.
 
   This polished beauty with it's figured walnut handle and brass pins fits snugly and securely inside this well moulded sheath.  The handle fits my hand as though it was made specifically for me and the edge is scary sharp.  This knife is my new hunting companion and I look forward to blooding the blade soon.  Thank you for your wonderful hard work.

   Finally, I opened the largest box and this creature escaped...
 
Do you see the silver-tounged devil?  He's got the green eyes.  Still can't see him?  Try him now.
 
   This beauty is from Bernie Dunn.  I am so pleased that this particular knife wound up in my posession.  This is now one of my special treasures and will be displayed with the rest of my 'trophies' and treasures.  I can't thank you enough Bernie.
 
   Now, since I clearly scored big in this particular knife swap, I hope those who recieve the knives I made will find a 'special' place for them.  Sorry, guys.  I'll do better next year.

   Thanks to Jeremy for all his hard work and to all of you guys who participated.  I hope you all feel like winners.

-Brett

[Holm-Made]

Brett, glad you got the knife safe and sound.  It was made to be used so have at it.  

Best of luck with the flood problem.  Chad

[Jsthnt]

Elk Ninja,

Received your knife late last week.    I'm sorry for not letting you know sooner but I have been ankle deep in flood water in my basement since last Wednesday.  
I love the wood combo you used and can't wait to get the whole thing bloody this fall.  The blade shape is one of my all time favorites  It will either be in New Mexico or Colorado in September.  My camera went for a swim so pictures may take a while to get posted.

Thank you,
Jeff

[ber643]

Brett, so sorry to hear about your (and all the other folks) bad times with the swollen waters, and glad they are beginning to subside in some areas at least. I was afraid this might be the case with folks on the swap list from the Midlands, etc.

I love the way you described and received my little Gecko w/ the steel tongue into your heart and home. (needless to say, I was more than a little concerned about sending such an unusual little critter out into the world - LOL)

I really like the other two knives you got too. May you have clear days ahead!

[elk ninja]

Jeff / Jsthnt,
No sweat bro, I am just happy to know it got there in one piece!  You and all the other flooded people out there are in my thoughts and prayers!  Hope everything dries out... and good luck in NM or CO!

I received a real nice piece from Jeff Fortner yesterday.  Black and white ebony connected to a Green River/ Russel buffalo skinner knife via brass pins.  Nicely done Jeff!
 

So here is what I got this year:
 

Thanks fellas!  

Mike

[Ray Hammond]

Wow! Some really cool knives so far. I sent mine out about 10 days ago....haven't heard anything yet from the recipient as far as I can tell.

I got home from my bear hunt at 1 am last night..to find a package on my bed from England...all I can say is ROBTATTOO you make one mean looking knife my friend.

I'm going to carry it when I go hog hunting from now on.

I'll try to post a pic here in the next couple days...

[mullet]

Jeff, I got back from hunting this weekend with Chris Cade and found that really cool knife.I love that wood. Is it called future wood? Man those Helle blades are sharp as all get out and the sheath is just perfect. I wish it had came before I left and I would have got it bloody. Thank you very much and I can't wait till next year.Sorry, I can't get pictures up  Eddie

[leon]

Ray,Iam sorry,I posted last week on the other thread.Then I saw this one.I got the knife,very nice thank you.My son loves it .He may end up with it.I got a good laugh when I read the note.I wont dance with it.Thanks alot, Leon

[robtattoo]

Number 2 arrived yesterday, for me along with a few slabs of Osage floorboard (Thanks agan Brett   )

 

 

It's cool little blade shape, very useful. It'll be in my Africa pack for sure!  :D

[ber643]

Purty (love the Osage inserts) - neat sheath too (is that Bison burned on, tooled & dyed, inked, or what?)!

[brettlandon]

Bernie, the bison is tooled and then dyed.  The scales are osage, bubinga, and bacote.  Rob is very flattering toward a novice knifemaker.  Thanks!

-Brett

[ber643]

Nice job, Brett - thanks for the info.

[MYSTIKBOW]

I received my third and final knife today for this years swap from none other than...STICSHOOTER.  YEAH BAAABY!  I had to work 12 hrs. today so I'll have to get some pics posted tomorrow.  Thanks Frank. She's a beaut.

[Caveman IL]

Here's the neat little necker I got from Sticshooter yesterday--saw blade steel, bocote handle (guessing), neat sheath w/ beads. 7" OAL, about 1/2 wide,maybe 5/32 thick.  Thanks , Frank.      Larry

 

[MYSTIKBOW]

Sorry it took so long to get pics posted. Damn work.  Here is the little beauty Frank sent me.
 

 The handle is Red Cedar with a Nice full tang blade.
After unpacking and testing heft and feel in the hand and showing it to  my 19yr. old son he promptly claimed it as his claiming that he didn't have a custome knife yet and I had many.
 LOL  Oh well.  I do have two of Frank's knives already.    

[ArcticArcher]

Sorry for the delay in posting.  Here are the great knives I received from OconeeDan and Herkimerhunter.

 

 

 


Thanks guys these will get plenty of use in Alaska.

Nick

[Hooked]

I owe a couple guys a big apology!!!  Sorry to Long Bow and Holm-made for taking so long in shipping the knives.  I sent them UPS today and they should be there by Friday.

If they find them worthy then they can post pics.  One is a zebra wood and whitetail antler handle and the other is elk antler.  Both are Helle blades.  

Now that I have finally found the time to ship those knives, I will focus on getting some pics taken if the two I received.

Once again, sorry fellas!!!!!

[Jeremy]

TTT

I figured with all the new people we have here I'd bring this thread back up.

I'll be running the 3rd annual knife swap again this year and will start the post just after the new year.  I'm hoping with this little bit of extra notice we can get some more of the professional knifesmiths involved this year to sweeten the mix even more   :D  

We had 80 knives exchanged in the '08 swap.  That's more than double the 36 that were swapped in '07!  So... any guesses what this next year's total will be??   :D

[drewsbow]

I say we will double that again with   :D