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Offline Doug Campbell

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My first....
« on: April 08, 2009, 11:38:00 PM »
take down knife, inspired by our own Brother Karl of course. The 5 1/2" blade is forged from 1" square 5160, also from Karl, 416 SS fittings, and stabilized fancy maple. Enjoy...

 
 
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Offline DW

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Re: My first....
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2009, 11:41:00 PM »
Thats a beauty Doug.....great job, 1st or 500!!!   :clapper:  Don and Skyler
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Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: My first....
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2009, 11:49:00 PM »
Dang Don, aint it like almost midnight in AL? Thanks!
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Re: My first....
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2009, 12:12:00 AM »
It is Doug, but i've been Turkey hunting today and I'm still mad at them  :)  Been working on Some St. Judes Items and couldn't sleep.....Gonna send you something to look at in a minute....You gonna sell that Knife??
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Offline OconeeDan

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Re: My first....
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2009, 05:13:00 AM »
Doug, that is REALLY nice!
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: My first....
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2009, 06:42:00 AM »
That is so impressive! Such clean work too. I'm having a new appreciation for the take down lately. You guys do this so well. Lin
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Offline skullworks

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Re: My first....
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2009, 06:51:00 AM »
Awesome work Doug!!!!
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Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: My first....
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2009, 08:10:00 AM »
Man that's sweet doug
good job
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Offline Kevin Evans

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Re: My first....
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2009, 08:21:00 AM »
Cool!!!  :thumbsup:  Is that one for your test???

Offline kbaknife

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Re: My first....
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2009, 09:40:00 AM »
Nuttin' but NICE!
Sweet job.
Gives you a whole new appreciation for the word "fit", doesn't it?
No epoxy and glue and such to fill in gaps.
That is fantastic.
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Re: My first....
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2009, 09:56:00 AM »
Looks like some of that Karl guy's rubbed off on ya Doug! Mighty nice knife.
hunt it

Offline elk ninja

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Re: My first....
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2009, 09:57:00 AM »
What is the benefit of a takedown knife?
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Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: My first....
« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2009, 09:58:00 AM »
Thanks guys, it is cool to hear that slick ssshhhiiikkk sound as things slide together. Definately worth the extra time it takes.

DW, you need to get help with that  ;)  and yes it'll probably be for sale one of these days.

Rooster, yep...

It'll be going to Mastersmith Jon Christensen tomorrow along with a couple others for a critique...
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: My first....
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2009, 11:29:00 AM »
Quote
Originally posted by elk ninja:
What is the benefit of a takedown knife?
The alingment pins allow repeated assembly/disassembly of the knife during the creation process.
It also allows for movement of unstable handle materials.
Allows for hot-bluing, etching of Damascus, wrought iron pieces, etc.
Most of the knives we make here are non-stainless and this also allows the owner to participate in the internal "health" of his knife to ensure no rust/cancer is occuring in otherwise un-seen or inacessible areas of the knife.
Each part of the knife can be dealt and maintained on an individual basis.
Take a nice gun out on a hunt and when you get back home, you can disassemble the gun, clean it up, oil it up, and put it away.
Same 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.
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Offline Chris Surtees

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Re: My first....
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2009, 12:16:00 PM »
That is one great looking knife Doug   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Offline drewsbow

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Re: My first....
« Reply #15 on: April 09, 2009, 01:36:00 PM »
sweet
Try to be the person your dog thinks you are :0)
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: My first....
« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2009, 08:09:00 PM »
It looks great, as already said, clean and solid!  Most interesting look about the maple!

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Re: My first....
« Reply #17 on: April 10, 2009, 01:53:00 PM »
There has been a few hours put into that one.
Very nice thanks for posting
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: My first....
« Reply #18 on: April 10, 2009, 02:56:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by Doug Campbell:
It'll be going to Mastersmith Jon Christensen tomorrow along with a couple others for a critique...
Does this mean you are Atlanta-bound?!?
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 SoNevada Archer

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Re: My first....
« Reply #19 on: April 10, 2009, 07:04:00 PM »
Very nice work!
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