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At 22:59 on September 2, 2009, J.J. Smith III said…: I did enjoy. You do excellent work...

At 21:07 on September 2, 2009, KnifeMakerCaptJeff Saylor said…: i am having problems uploading pics on my parents computer, so i had to do it this way! enjoy!

At 2:09 on September 1, 2009, Ian Minton said…: I'm sorry buddy, but these days are real busy for me... My wife's and I are going to be first time parents any day now, she's over due as of this past weekend, so we've got ourselves pretty darn busy over here. I very much appreciate the offer though:)

At 10:43 on August 27, 2009, J.J. Smith III said…: Just my way of thanking Scott.
I call the CNJ the "Local Newspaper" down at the diner.
Front page above the fold is a high honor for "Print" newspapers.

(Like I said before, it must have been a real slow day at CNJ.)

At 16:50 on August 25, 2009, jeff claiborne said…: jeff,
just give me a call 736-7443 and i will come out and get ya. rest a while and look and play, i know you will want to come back and spend a little time. i have family in laffayette, tenn. love to go down when i get a chance. see ya soon. jeff

At 9:29 on August 25, 2009, Doug Scearce said…: Jeff I buy so many different knives I've gotten them from so many places,however SMKW sells some short run's but Its more of what you are looking for?

At 9:27 on August 25, 2009, marcinek said…: And I see you are from Hobart IN....greetings from Chicago!

At 9:26 on August 25, 2009, marcinek said…: Thanks CaptainJ...I collect, use when I can, and talk alot about knives. Especially when I'm bored at work.

At 14:21 on August 24, 2009, jeff claiborne said…: jeff,
i am in johnson co. 20 miles south of indy. only about 2 miles off of interstate 65. you will have to stop in and say hello. if you call i will come out to 65 and guide you in and out. as for handle material in all price ranges. i have whole india water buffalo horns 1 to 3 feet . bones camale, cow , elk ,buffalo, deer, use whole or slice. 500 sets of buffalo scales 1 1/2 x 5 '' cut and jigged all patterns. bone scales in white ready for dye 1 1/2 x 5 '' all patterns. india stag 2nd quailty still good stag all sizes. whale bone, osic bone, and list goes on and on. prices on scales $ 5.00 set whole bones $1.00 to $3.00 . i will treat you right if you can use some of it. more you buy better the price. i just want someone who will appriecate and use it to get started like i did 20 years ago. jeff

At 17:38 on August 23, 2009, jeff claiborne said…: jeff,
i start out grinding blade on 80 grit burr king grinder. then start hand sanding with 120grit from plung line to tip to get out dips bumps, lumps. go to 220, 320, 400,600, 800, 1000. usely stop there. for working knives stop at 400 grit. in first 4 grits i use 2'' shop roll cloth. then 400grit up i use auto body black flint sand paper wet dry. change paper as soon as it loads up and quits cutting . on final grit use a little kerosene to make steel pop. as for wood, i like stabilized wood just sand and buff. as for all others stay on wood not steel and you will not get steel dust in wood pores. as for budget we are all on one. i go and set up at 5 large knife shows a year and always look for handle material. there is always inexpensive bone, stag, horn , wood, macarta there. i have a lot of handle material in stock last count about 5000 sets. i can sell you some of the stuff i do not use any more. you will just have to come down and dig thru it all . jeff

At 20:47 on August 21, 2009, KnifeMakerT.A.DAVISON said…: Let me know if that helped you any??? Later - Todd

At 4:29 on August 20, 2009, jeff claiborne said…: captjeff
good to see more indiana people here. lots of knifemakers close by. if you have any questions or want to visit my working knife shop just call or e mail. will be glade to show you any thing to help you out. jeff claiborne

At 21:33 on August 18, 2009, In MemoriamScott King said…: No, but I spend a LOT of money on them.... :)

At 20:34 on August 18, 2009, In MemoriamScott King said…: Glad you found came our way. I see you are a cKc fan. Welcome!

At 1:23 on August 18, 2009, J.J. Smith III said…: Hey Capt.
Welcome to town. Good to have you.

At 23:52 on August 17, 2009, KnifeMakerT.A.DAVISON said…: Jeff,
Welcome to the makers group and tt iknifecollector.
Our makers group is a little slow right now, but I think it will pick up in time.
Enjoy your stay here - glad to have you with us. Later - Todd