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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #20 on: July 13, 2011, 09:22:00 PM »
I have been busy and just now sit down to read this. I am blown away. I really have a lot to be thankful for, but am so inspired by this gentleman's determination and skill.
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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #21 on: July 13, 2011, 10:55:00 PM »
I used to think I was a craftsman.This man redefines the term.
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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #22 on: July 14, 2011, 03:22:00 PM »
AWESOME
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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #23 on: July 14, 2011, 04:43:00 PM »
Kip - I think you posted a story and a photo of some of Everette's knives on here many years ago.  Amazing work and a great heart warming story.  Very humbling.  Everette - you are an inspiration to us all.
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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #24 on: July 14, 2011, 05:40:00 PM »
Tony you are right about 3-years ago after Bear Quest II and Tippit and I spoke about a knife trade.When I found out he was going to be in Quebec same week as me it came about for him to get one.One other note Everette does not make knives to sell.I got mine from an older Gentlemen that knew him well who came to my business and asked me if I wanted one.I told him yes of course but I was going to be greedy, I needed two for my sons-in-law not for me.I think I know why he approached me to do this but it is a long story and will not bore you.I was only allowed to give him a small amount of money for new supplies and I mean small amount.Kip
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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #25 on: July 14, 2011, 08:37:00 PM »
Absolutely incredible!  I love the profile of that wicked looking blade but the story of this very determined and extremely skilled gentleman is truly inspiring!  Thanks so much for sharing!

God Bless,
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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #26 on: July 14, 2011, 09:18:00 PM »
Thought ya'll might like to see the picture from bear camp with Kip & myself.  It was pretty cool that both Everette & I unknowingly to each other chose to do deer antler knives in trade...tippit

 
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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #27 on: July 15, 2011, 12:54:00 PM »
That is amazing!  It is so easy to feel sorry for oneself, and then to see something like this sure puts it all in perspective.  I have two very good hands but have never accomplished that kind of skill with them.  

Does he sell his knives?  I'd be interested in getting one.

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« Reply #28 on: July 15, 2011, 01:04:00 PM »
Joe,
According to Kip, Everette is a very private person and does not sell his knives.  I on the other hand am not so private...oops I guess I don't sell my knives either (as of yet) tippit
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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #29 on: July 15, 2011, 08:15:00 PM »
Wow!
Thats some really nice knifes:)
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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #30 on: March 25, 2013, 04:09:00 PM »
Always thought this was great.... back TTT for those who haven't had the pleasure of reading it.

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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #31 on: March 25, 2013, 05:52:00 PM »
Just noticed this back up....

Up date from this January.

When Joe Lasch & I went down for Our Cajun Get Away hosted by Fred Trahan, Kip arranged a meeting with Everette.  It was amazing.  Everette was sitting in a chair on the porch when we arrived.  After introductions, he pulled out a cigarette from the cuff of his pants and bent over to get it in his mouth.  Then he got an old Zippo lighter from the other pant leg and while holding it with his toes, struck it with his other foot and light the cigarette.  We all just stood there with our mouths  wide open.  He'd been deer hunting and was almost apologetic cause he only shot one deer this year!  Quite a character...tippit
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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #32 on: March 25, 2013, 06:35:00 PM »
Amazing.  I worked in my shop for about an hour this evening and quit because I just didn't feel like messing with anything else.  I came in the house and came across this.  I think I'll go back and do a little more before super time.
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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #33 on: March 25, 2013, 08:37:00 PM »
A truly inspiring person and story.
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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #34 on: March 25, 2013, 09:26:00 PM »
It was truly a highlight of that rainy week for sure Jeff.  Thanks for letting me tag along.

Guys, Everette explained to us that he shoots an open sighted 45/70, has two box stands, two ladder stands and a CLIMBER!  We were in awe!  Any thoughts I MIGHT have had about feeling sorry for this guy was gone in the first 2 seconds of our visit.   This guy is just one ordinary guy and one heck of a craftsman.
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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #35 on: March 25, 2013, 11:49:00 PM »
I am truly impressed.
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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #36 on: March 26, 2013, 11:07:00 PM »
Just WOW!

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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #37 on: March 30, 2013, 05:31:00 PM »
Amazing story I admire his work & his resourcefulness. Plus the knives are unique in the most positive way.
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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #38 on: April 20, 2013, 11:44:00 AM »
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Offline Hopewell Tom

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Re: My Most Prized Knife...Must Read with Pictures!!!
« Reply #39 on: May 21, 2013, 04:51:00 PM »
"You don't know what you can, you cannot do"...
Manny (Jon Voight) in Runaway Train.

INCREDIBLE!
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