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Offline Doug Campbell

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Another good day in Montana
« on: April 10, 2009, 09:22:00 PM »
I went to visit my friend and ABS Mastersmith Jon Christensen today and took along a knife to destroy. I'd done this some time back messing around but this time was for real. It was time to take the Practical portion of the testing for my Journeyman Smith stamp.

This included inspection by Jon, cutting a free hanging 1" hemp rope, chopping thru a 2X4 twice, shaving hair then bending the test blade to 90º. All these test steps are designed to insure the blade is forged, ground, heat treated, tempered and made properly. I'm happy to report that my blade passed with flying colors.

Barring any unforseen circumstances it's on to Atlanta for the Mastersmith Panel of Judges in May.
 
 
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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2009, 09:23:00 PM »
 
 
 
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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2009, 09:34:00 PM »
:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:  

Well done Doug. Congrats on passing the test. Good luck with the remainder of your tests. Skippy
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2009, 09:55:00 PM »
Congratulations Doug! I look forward to seing you in Atlanta.

A friend and fellow knife enthusiast made a knife and tested it in the same way yesterday. We were just reinforcing what we already knew, but it's good to do every once in a while. The knife did great and bent evenly and sprang back most of the way. I was pleased.

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. You'll do well. Lin
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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2009, 11:00:00 PM »
That's outstanding, Sir.

Congrats!
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Offline Jon Christensen

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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2009, 11:19:00 PM »
Doug,
You did real good my friend.
This was my first time on the judging side of the test. I'm glad it was with a good friend.

Dougs knife passed easily. The 2x4 cut was especially impressive. Nice deep cuts.
He also showed me a few of the knives he had ready for Atlanta. I'm happy to say that if he finishes the others out like those were done that he will have no problem in Atlanta. His spear point bowie was fantastic.
Good work Doug.
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Offline Kevin Evans

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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2009, 12:03:00 AM »
Congratulations Doug!!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:  
I may just have to come to Atlanta and see some of you guys.Really look forward to taking that test someday.
Kevin
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Offline d. ward

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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2009, 05:38:00 AM »
outstanding work Doug...bd
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Offline OconeeDan

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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2009, 07:39:00 AM »
Congratulations, Doug.  Good to see you and Jon in action.  Good photos too.  Dan
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Offline swp

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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2009, 07:52:00 AM »
Good job Doug!
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2009, 07:56:00 AM »
I'll see you in a week Kevin and we'll talk about going to Atlanta.
Doug, way to go Friend.
Far as I'm concerned, the most important part of the flex test is the amount of return.
Looks like yours did really well.
It's great to have a good friend like you have in Jon.
I believe I'll come hang out at the testing room on Friday morning so I can shake your "J.S." hand!
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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2009, 08:23:00 AM »
Doug, Wow That's Great!!  I'm leaving Aiken today to go back to Boston.  Now I got to re-figure my travel plans for Atlanta.  Guess I'm a year too late as we'll have house & barn built here for next years blade show...Doc
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Offline Montauks

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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2009, 08:32:00 AM »
Great acheivement! congrats
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2009, 09:07:00 AM »
Congratulations Doug!!!

I really appreciate your work and knife designs!  

Cool to see you taking the next step in the evolutionary process!  Good luck in Atlanta!

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Offline ishiwannabe

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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2009, 09:50:00 AM »
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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #15 on: April 11, 2009, 10:02:00 AM »
very nice Doug , congrats   :thumbsup:
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Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #16 on: April 11, 2009, 12:33:00 PM »
way to go doug  :clapper:
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Offline Roughcountry

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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #17 on: April 12, 2009, 10:22:00 PM »
Very Cool, congrats buddy  :clapper:
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Offline Steve O

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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #18 on: April 13, 2009, 11:10:00 AM »
I am NOT doing that to my sheep horn caper I got from you!  Good luck Doug.
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Offline Ray Hammond

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Re: Another good day in Montana
« Reply #19 on: April 13, 2009, 10:06:00 PM »
Way to go, Doug! Congratulations friend. I look forward to shaking your hand in Hotlanta!
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