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Offline Jon Christensen

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thought I should introduce myself
« on: July 30, 2008, 11:35:00 AM »
Hello all,
I'm Jon Christensen. I've been a member here for a short while (mainly lurking). My friend Doug Campbell suggested that I join up as an associate sponsor so here I am. Now a little about myself.

I'm 45 and live in Shepherd, Mt. (8 miles east of Billings) with my wife (Brenda) of 23yrs. We have two girls or should I say yound women now since my oldest is 22 and my youngest is preparing for her first year in College. My wife and I are still coming to grips with the empty nest thing.

In 1999 my family and I decided to move back to our home state of Mt. I left my job as a Horticulturist with Georgia Pacific and my wife got a job transfer to Billings. We moved back so the kids could spend more time with their grandparents (and we really love Montana).

Being the bullheaded type I wanted to work for myself after years of working for others.
I started making knives in 1999 when we moved here. I didn't know anything about knifemaking but dove in fulltime and treated it just like I did my college degree, living  and breathing knives for the next 7 years.

In 2006 I attained my Mastersmith (MS) Rating with the American Bladesmith Society (ABS).

I make all types of knives. Hunters, folders, bowies, just about anything.

I've been shooting a bow since grade school. I shot my brothers compound that he had in college but it just didn't take (for either of us). I prefer to keep things simple when I'm hunting.

I currently  shoot a longbow made by Rich Wormingtom from Wyoming.

I love hunting, fishing, camping and all that goes along with them.

Guess that's about it for now. I've been long winded enough I think.

Thanks,
Jon
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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2008, 12:26:00 PM »
Now, I wanna see some of your work!!!

Welcome too!

Greg
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Offline skullworks

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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2008, 12:45:00 PM »
Welcome!
We can always use another pro for tips and advice!!!!
'cuz deer huntin' ain't catch & release!

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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2008, 01:00:00 PM »
'Bout time you got here.
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.
Chief Joseph

Offline Emmons

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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2008, 01:44:00 PM »
Welcome!!!  It is nice to have another professional knife maker here.  We love seeing your work and picking your brains.

James

Offline Ray Hammond

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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2008, 01:45:00 PM »
welcome. I'd love to see some of your work also.
“Courageous, untroubled, mocking and violent-that is what Wisdom wants us to be. Wisdom is a woman, and loves only a warrior.” - Friedrich Nietzsche

Offline mountaindog

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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2008, 01:54:00 PM »
welcome...  :bigsmyl:
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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2008, 02:13:00 PM »
Greetings from Casper! Glad your here. Now let's see some pictures
Prarrie Dog

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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2008, 06:50:00 PM »
Welcome!
Kenny

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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2008, 07:32:00 PM »
Welcome Jon! I'm glad to see you here.   :)  

Guys, wait till you see some of this guy's work! It seems like knives and trad bows just go together.   :campfire:  
                            Lin
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Offline tomh

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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2008, 07:48:00 PM »
Nice to see you here Jon. I agree with Lin, Jon makes some killer knives! And he's a nice guy to boot. Welcome!

Offline Jon Christensen

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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #11 on: July 30, 2008, 10:34:00 PM »
Wow, nice welcome.

 Thank you!!!

I got a new style of knife (actually 2 knives)that I will be doing on a regular basis. As soon as I get it all like I want it on my website I'll post them.

Thanks again for the friendly welcome.
Jon
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Offline madness522

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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2008, 02:06:00 PM »
Jon, I checked out your website and dude you make some beautiful knives!!  Welcome to the campfire.
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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2008, 03:28:00 PM »
I saw his website too... and all I have to say is.... OH... MY... GOODNESS!!! You do some increadible work. I really love your folders and some of those big bowies. You've definately got a ton of talent.

Welcome to the campfire!

Greg
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Jeff Carter Southern Draw 64" Hybrid LB 43@28/48@28
Zipper SXT Recurve/LB 58" 47@27

Offline Jon Christensen

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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2008, 03:42:00 PM »
Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

I've posted two knives on the sponsors classifieds for those interested. The pic is a little grainy but that may take a little time to work out.
Thanks,
Jon
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Offline Mark N

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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #15 on: July 31, 2008, 06:34:00 PM »
I just saw the photos in your website. For those that haven't been there, yet, GO!!!  You're gonna love the "leaf pattern" damascus folder!!  Jon, you've raised the bar.

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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #16 on: August 01, 2008, 12:51:00 PM »
Welcome Jon,
You certainly make some spectacular knives.  This is just great having another professional maker around the fire...tippit
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Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #17 on: August 01, 2008, 02:46:00 PM »
Glad to see you made it Jon, like the others said, tickled to have another friend and Pro Knifesmith on board.

Ya ready to go fishing, had a great caddis hatch yesterday evening bout sunset, slayed em!!

Doug
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Offline Jon Christensen

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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #18 on: August 01, 2008, 07:09:00 PM »
Thanks guys, Just remember to ask questions if you have them, I don't have any secrets!!!! I'm happy to help where I can.

Doug,
Yeh, I'm going but gonna try a reservoir with my brother tomorrow. Hopefully get into some bass and crappie. I got a new bellyboat for fathers day and have only had it out once. It's a u-tube so I don't have to crawl into it with my fins on like my old one. This ones like a barkolounger (spelling?). The wife said she'd fashion a beer holder onto it for me soon too, maybe tonight.
Jon
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Offline JEFF B

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Re: thought I should introduce myself
« Reply #19 on: August 01, 2008, 09:14:00 PM »
welcome to the family  :campfire:
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other times i let her sleep"

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