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| Hand forged blade with Boxwood handle |
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| Mexican Rosewood, stock removal blade |
The second folder, the one with the Rosewood handle, sold within 5 minutes of being advertised...I must have done something right!
Unfortunately, I'll not be able to use Rosewood again: I have become allergic to the dust, that gave me a nasty rash on my face, neck, and hands. Shame because this wood is really nice. Cocobolo was a favourite wood too, but that is also out of bound as I reacted very badly to the dust.
Luckily for me, there are still plenty of woods I can use!
The knives are beauties, especially the file work on the second. You better watch walnut, too, I've gotten a bad chemical burn a time or two when the sawdust from the mill stuck to my sweaty arms and neck. Also, locust and catalpa.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Joel.
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Love that boxwood one mate, when im flush again, i shall be having one of these off you.
ReplyDeleteThanks gentlemen. I sometimes worries about my reactions to those woods...can't be good for someone who works as a woodwork instructor and does all sorts of wood work!!
ReplyDeleteHi Kepis good to hear from you mate. I hope the leatherwork keeps coming your way. You know where to find me if you decide to get one of those folders!
All i have to say is WOW
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