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Offline OconeeDan

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Re: Latest Bowie
« Reply #20 on: February 04, 2011, 08:32:00 AM »
Lin, that is one of the nicest knives you have created yet. Stunning.  Dan

Offline bendbig

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Re: Latest Bowie
« Reply #21 on: February 04, 2011, 08:45:00 AM »
Incredible! Very nice.
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Offline longbowman

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Re: Latest Bowie
« Reply #22 on: February 04, 2011, 09:00:00 AM »
Just another push for me to keep trying!  Just beautiful!

Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Latest Bowie
« Reply #23 on: February 04, 2011, 12:56:00 PM »
Thanks guys. These things are a booger to get right. I have to refer to my drawing often and with each part.
"We dont rent pigs." Augustus McCrae
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Ben Pearson recurve 50 @ 28
Tall Tines Recurve 47@28
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Offline fixer

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Re: Latest Bowie
« Reply #24 on: February 04, 2011, 01:48:00 PM »
Man you do superior work that is beautiful!!!!!!

Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: Latest Bowie
« Reply #25 on: February 04, 2011, 02:15:00 PM »
Lin, can you tell us about how long it takes you to build a knife like that, from forge to finsh?
Thanks Dana
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Latest Bowie
« Reply #26 on: February 04, 2011, 02:41:00 PM »
It takes a hard week, but there is some down time, so I work on something else while it sits in the oven or epoxy cures, etc. That's if everything goes right. The more a knife is complicated by size, geometry, or just being difficult, the more likely it becomes a closet knife. Taking this much time and materials causes one to be careful. I dont see how anyone can make a knife of any complexity can not work from a drawing and have the knife turn out like what is in the mind. Too many thing fightin ya.
"We dont rent pigs." Augustus McCrae
ABS Master Bladesmith
TGMM Family of the Bow
Dwyer Dauntless longbow 50 @ 28
Ben Pearson recurve 50 @ 28
Tall Tines Recurve 47@28
McCullough Griffin longbow 43@28

Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: Latest Bowie
« Reply #27 on: February 04, 2011, 03:02:00 PM »
WOW! Awsome Lin!
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Offline kansas stik man

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Re: Latest Bowie
« Reply #28 on: February 04, 2011, 06:02:00 PM »
B-E-A-UTIFUL!!!!
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Offline SveinD

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Re: Latest Bowie
« Reply #29 on: February 04, 2011, 06:54:00 PM »
There is something about the shape of your blade that is so frighteningly appealing! Beautiful knife!
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Offline DEATHMASTER

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Re: Latest Bowie
« Reply #30 on: February 04, 2011, 07:04:00 PM »
That is the best Bowie I have ever seen.

Offline David Ricke

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Re: Latest Bowie
« Reply #31 on: February 06, 2011, 04:19:00 PM »
Lin, You have done yourself proud. Outstanding work, Knifemaker

Offline Roughcountry

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Re: Latest Bowie
« Reply #32 on: February 07, 2011, 09:28:00 AM »
Really like that one Lin. I need to see what is possible very often to inspire what I work on. Thanks for posting that great blade. RS

Offline charlie phillips

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Re: Latest Bowie
« Reply #33 on: February 08, 2011, 08:42:00 AM »
NOW THATS A KNIFE!LIN thats great work.


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Offline razorback

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Re: Latest Bowie
« Reply #34 on: February 08, 2011, 10:13:00 AM »
Beautiful craftsmanship there Lin. Every line of it is outstanding. Was it done as a commissioned piece, for yourself or do you now offer pieces like that for sale.
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Latest Bowie
« Reply #35 on: February 08, 2011, 11:13:00 AM »
Thanks guys. This was a commissioned piece. I have since practically stopped taking commissions except for a few special projects. I have to get caught up. I like to be able to develope some ideas I have and I dont try to push my work here on TG, just show it if anyone cares to see it. I certainly dont mind you asking me questions though Tony. If you like you can email me as well.
"We dont rent pigs." Augustus McCrae
ABS Master Bladesmith
TGMM Family of the Bow
Dwyer Dauntless longbow 50 @ 28
Ben Pearson recurve 50 @ 28
Tall Tines Recurve 47@28
McCullough Griffin longbow 43@28

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