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norman vandyke

norman vandyke

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So, I'm starting work on a sling for a new hunting rifle I purchased and I thought I might add a nice field knife to to the mix. Basically a knife that will do great dressing and skinning and I'd stitch the sheath directly to the sling, so I'd never be without. I've been hanging onto this piece of Russian olive burl since last summer because it is my favorite but I can't bring myself to use it and I can't put a price on it for sale. For these reasons I'm offering it plus whatever else is needed in trade for a good knife. I especially like the work of @NYWoodturner and @robert flynt . I really like the drop point style and a good thick blade is my preference. I would also like to supply the handle wood, probably stabilized Russian olive burl or box elder burl. Let me know if either of you are open to a trade. Again, I'll throw in more if needed. I have plenty ROB, BEB curly mango, curly maple and others. Just ask. Thanks!

Dimensions on this piece are 1.5"x13"x14". 20170310_192746.webp 20170310_192811.webp 20170310_192828.webp 20170310_192842.webp 20170310_192856.webp 20170310_192901.webp 20170310_193747.webp 20170310_193752.webp 20170310_193756.webp 20170310_193800.webp
 
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NYWoodturner said:
First off that is a drop dead gorgeous piece of wood. Hell it may become my new screen saver :sarcastic:
I would be interested but would defer to @robert flynt.
So you will make the sheath?
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I was planning on making the sheath myself. It won't be super fancy since I don't tool leather but I can form it around the knife and stitch it together for a good, snug fit.
 
Good luck with getting a new knife. You can't go wrong with these guys. I would throw my name in as well but I have a bunch of orders that I need to get done and my books are closed.
 
Right now I'm working on 17 knives for an elite branch of the military and have a number of commitments after that which will keep me busy for quite a while, Sorry.
 
@Steve Smith in a sense sir you are correct. However Most knives I make will need only be sharpened a time or two a year at best. Most of your green river knives are rockwelled around 54-56 as most production knives are. Hence they will not hold a edge as long but will be easy to sharpen. Every knife out of my shop is 59 Rockwell or higher making their edge retaining ability much better, but harder to sharpen on say a whet stone. The thickness of the blade really only depends on the type of grind you would like. A flat ground knife for instance I prefer a thinner blade (Depending on knife overall size of course). However a hollow ground blade can be thicker due to the grind. Done correctly any handmade knife will last longer and be more pleasing to the eye then your production lines.
 
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That is drop dead gorgeous wood you've got there! Can't wait to see the end result 0:)
 
therichinc said:
Here is what I have so far. View attachment 130455
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Rich, that is real nice! Norm, if you don't like it, I'll take it! :sarcastic:

Rich, would you be interested in another trade for a similar knife, but with a blade that isn't so thick and maybe just a touch less wide? I've been thinking about checking in with some of the knife makers here about a new knife and what you've got there is pretty much exactly what I'm looking for. I would also provide the handle material.
 
Sprung said:
Rich, that is real nice! Norm, if you don't like it, I'll take it! :sarcastic:

Rich, would you be interested in another trade for a similar knife, but with a blade that isn't so thick and maybe just a touch less wide? I've been thinking about checking in with some of the knife makers here about a new knife and what you've got there is pretty much exactly what I'm looking for. I would also provide the handle material.
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Shoot me a pm @Sprung I'm sure we could work something out.
 
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