In Praise of Muskrat Man

[kootenay joe]

Wow, Joe, you must have the best collection of Muskrat Man knives anywhere. Every one of your knives looks very 'smart', handsome. Thank you for giving this thread such a great start.
Rick i think your GEC 35 with white paper Micarta and the black spade shield is one of the best looking knives i have ever seen. It is what inspired me to ask Kaleb to rehandle a #35 with ivory. It came out very well but i think yours has the greater 'WOW !' factor.
Here are 3 GEC knives that Kaleb has re-handled in elephant ivory;
351217
735108 (liner lock)
721112 (lockback)
kj

[FRJ]

Thank you.
Those are three very nice looking knives.

The "Gambler" is a beauty too.

[kootenay joe]

Cletus, you now have the best looking Queen mountain man trapper ! Good thing the factory handle broke. I sure like the look of giraffe bone. I might ask for some of this when i next send a knife to Mr. Muskrat. Your knife looks as good as if handled with top quality mammoth.
kj

[Railsplitter]

Thanks for the kind words guys.

Roland, your Churchill looks fantastic as do the others. You must have had Kaleb add a bolster thread as I don't recall seeing any Churchills with double threaded bolsters. Looks very nice.

[sunknife]

Here are 3 GEC knives that Kaleb has re-handled in elephant ivory;
351217
735108 (liner lock)
721112 (lockback)
kj

The #35 & #72 are 2 of my favorite patterns from GEC and they look great with the elephant ivory handles KJ. Big time nice work on those Muskrat Man, as well on all the others posted here.

[OLDE CUTLER]

Yes, Muskrat Man certainly does some fine work, and he should also be praised for the tips he gives out freely to knife repair novices such as myself.
Thanks Muskrat Man!

[muskrat man]

yall are too kind. guess i've one a few, i don't even remember some of those Joe!

[orvet]

Kaleb and I started repairing knives about the same time in another forum. I have admired his fearless attitude when attempting new and difficult tasks. It has been exciting to watch him grow in his craft and skills even as I did. It wasn't long until he left me in the dust as far as his abilities are concerned.
I think I can safely say he has surpassed any level that I will ever reach, but that is fine I am delighted to see him succeed. For me this is an old man's hobby; I think Kaleb does this for a living, if he doesn't he certainly could!

[kootenay joe]

"I think Kaleb does this for a living, if he doesn't he certainly could!
Dale"
My only comment might not be popular: I think Kaleb should up his prices. His workmanship deserves better reward than what he asks.
kj

[muskrat man]

"I think Kaleb does this for a living, if he doesn't he certainly could!
Dale"
My only comment might not be popular: I think Kaleb should up his prices. His workmanship deserves better reward than what he asks.
kj

I'm not one to turn down "tips"

Dale, I sincerely appreciate the kind words, however you are an excellent craftsman yourself, so please don't sell yourself short

[muskrat man]

"I think Kaleb does this for a living, if he doesn't he certainly could!
Dale"
My only comment might not be popular: I think Kaleb should up his prices. His workmanship deserves better reward than what he asks.
kj

I do have a tip jar,

Dale, I sincerely appreciate the kind words, however you are an excellent craftsman yourself, so please don't sell yourself short

[just bob]

Kaleb is one of the few people on AAPK that I have actually met and email him often for advise. I'd like to give this warning to others that down the road may meet Kaleb. The thing is every time we meet more and more of my hard earned money goes back to Ohio. Just be aware of this and pack your wallet lightly before you are to meet or else you will end up like me, broke, but happy.