Herman Williams Schrade 863
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jerryd6818
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Herman Williams Schrade 863
Since I first saw one, I've had a hankering for a Schrade 863 covered by Herman Williams with his gorgeous Sambar Stag. In spite of family issues, Herman agreed to do the job and I just got it in today's mail, just a few days over two weeks from the time we started talking about it. Great service. Great job. I'm tickled with it. The blades on the knife I sent to him were not up to his standards so he dug up a complete set of new blades and replaced them while he was at it. Wonderful.
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Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
Jerry, that one is beautiful!!!
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Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
Boy I'd tote that one for sure!!! Extra nice!
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Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
And I wouldn't Wade. Grin That is outstanding Jerry, that's so much more than expected,amazing.
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Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
JerryD that one really turned out great. That is some handsome stag for sure. 
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SteelMyHeart85420
Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
Very pretty, indeed. Bring it to the show next weekend?
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Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
If I don't forget. My plan is to come during the morning hours, probably 0900 - 1100 or 1200. Somewhere in there. Trying to get my grandson to go with me. Saturday is his birthday.
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
Gorgeous! Jerry, I also plan on going early to Beloit. See you there! 
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Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
Thanks fellers. I'm really pleased with it.
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The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
Pretty sweet Jerry
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Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
Just simply gorgeous Jerry! The touch of the master. I have 2 or 3 of his that are really outstanding and feel lucky to have them.
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Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
That is definitely a masterpiece Jerry!
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Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
You've created a masterpiece or two yourself there Dale.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
Jerry I would have to agree with Dale.
A masterpiece and a great addition to any collection.
Grant
A masterpiece and a great addition to any collection.
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Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
Thanks Grant. I'm glad I went down that road.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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SteelMyHeart85420
Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
We could take him to Diamond Jim's for his b-day.... 
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Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
He turns 17 on Saturday and I'm sure he would love it BUT his mother wouldn't and he couldn't get in anyway. If he goes, I would rather take him across the river to The Rock. Just about my favorite place to go in Beloit.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
Stunning stag, an exquisite pocketknife! OH
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Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
I have a few "H.W. Schrades" and have chatted with Herman via email.
I had thought that Mr. Williams was mounting his special handles and then polishing the knife. However he does much more than that: he takes the knife apart, polishes everything, mounts the handle slabs & re-assembles the knife. This last step is more difficult with Schrade than with other folding knives. The Swinden Key needs to be lined up perfectly and then not shift even 1 mm as the bolsters, liners and blade are pressed together. If there is slight movement the result is blade play.
My explanation might be a little off but the basics of it is that Swinden Key makes it harder to re-assemble and not have blade play.
If i am thinking of bidding for one of his knives i send a message asking him to check for blade play. Herman says that some collectors do not mind a little bit of play, but it is the 'issue' that bothers me the most with any folding knife.
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I had thought that Mr. Williams was mounting his special handles and then polishing the knife. However he does much more than that: he takes the knife apart, polishes everything, mounts the handle slabs & re-assembles the knife. This last step is more difficult with Schrade than with other folding knives. The Swinden Key needs to be lined up perfectly and then not shift even 1 mm as the bolsters, liners and blade are pressed together. If there is slight movement the result is blade play.
My explanation might be a little off but the basics of it is that Swinden Key makes it harder to re-assemble and not have blade play.
If i am thinking of bidding for one of his knives i send a message asking him to check for blade play. Herman says that some collectors do not mind a little bit of play, but it is the 'issue' that bothers me the most with any folding knife.
kj
Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
Oh man, that is a humdinger! Very nice!
Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
You picked a great pattern to have Herman work on. That 863 looks gorgeous in stag. Congrats
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Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
Thanks Glenn, Dan, Doug.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
Re: Herman Williams Schrade 863
I have the twin of yours, Jerry. Mine, and now yours, are the only two 863s I have seen from Herman.
I am sure he has done more, but I haven't seen them.
I am sure he has done more, but I haven't seen them.
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