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Offline _Jon_

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« on: May 06, 2009, 08:05:31 pm »
Howdy folks,

Well I am new to it and ole John T he sure was a fine fellow.  Sat by me and guided me for 3 and a half hours.  From time to time Jessie would offer advice that made the process work even better.  John T explained the process and why and how to strike.  Just about every piece taken off was discussed.  The knife was my first knapped piece.  A good teacher was the the key to success.  Him and Jessie are top shelf.

The obsidian was done a few days ago. 

Working material is like nothing else I ever done.  It was an experience I just can't put words to. 

Thanks pappy for the horn and help fixing the handle.  Your a true blue friend.

John

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Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2009, 08:08:09 pm »
Forgot to mention the sheath was done by a super nice fella from Georgia.  Not sure his handle here on PA. 

Thanks buddy, your a good one.

John
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Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2009, 09:22:06 pm »
wow! you just got started?
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Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2009, 12:13:38 am »
lol yea he did Jamie.. that hafted knife is his 1st knapped piece.  amazing!
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Offline _Jon_

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Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2009, 03:05:49 am »
All about the company I kept while doing it.  :)

Just luck is all, trust me :)
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Offline ricktrojanowski

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Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2009, 06:13:44 am »
Your first piece :o.   Wow that is amazing.
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Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2009, 12:48:47 pm »
Beautiful Knife Jon,and I got to see you do most of it.He is hooked. ;) :)
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Offline D. Tiller

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Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2009, 04:08:21 pm »
Wow! First time and ya came away with amaizing knifes. Good going! Hope to see more!
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Offline Marvin Campbell

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Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2009, 04:31:16 pm »
Good work.   It is amazing what kind of work can be turned out with the right instructions.
The knapping pit was busy the whole time I was there, and everyone was more than willing to give good advice.
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Offline BearG

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Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2009, 02:34:26 pm »
Quote from: _Jon_ on May 06, 2009, 08:08:09 pm
Forgot to mention the sheath was done by a super nice fella from Georgia.  Not sure his handle here on PA. 

Thanks buddy, your a good one.

John
John his handle is cookwood
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Offline Timo

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Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2009, 06:44:49 pm »
Ya gotta be kidding me? Your 1st piece really?  I am impressed.  I still have a hard time making points that good. Nice job.
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Offline _Jon_

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Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2009, 11:18:03 pm »
Quote from: BearG on May 14, 2009, 02:34:26 pm
Quote from: _Jon_ on May 06, 2009, 08:08:09 pm
Forgot to mention the sheath was done by a super nice fella from Georgia.  Not sure his handle here on PA. 

Thanks buddy, your a good one.

John
John his handle is cookwood

Thank you very much!

John
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Offline GregB

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Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2009, 07:47:39 am »
Great looking knife Jon...Cookwood is a fine fellow (his name is Jon also), he gave me a knife during the Classic that he had put a dogwood handle on for me. :)
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Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2009, 08:29:51 am »
Nice one Jon - and excellant for your first! You'll go far :).
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Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
« Reply #14 on: May 16, 2009, 03:31:50 pm »
Thanks again for the nice replies.  :)

John
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